The Central Coast Climate Funding Clearinghouse & Technical Assistance Program aims to support community-based organizations across the Central Coast region in building capacity and securing funding for priority, community-driven projects. Through a centralized clearinghouse for climate-related funding opportunities and hands-on technical assistance, this program strives to help organizations navigate California’s complex funding landscape, develop competitive applications, and successfully access resources to advance equitable climate solutions. This program is funded by Resources Legacy Fund and collaboratively administered by 4C, Farallon Strategies, Ecology Action, and the Monterey Bay Area Climate Justice Collaborative.

Central Coast Climate Funding Clearinghouse

This Clearinghouse features active and upcoming regional, state, federal, and philanthropic funding opportunities accepting applications from organizations based in the Central Coast, including the counties of Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and/or Ventura. This Clearinghouse is regularly maintained and will be updated on a biweekly basis or more frequently as new funding opportunities launch.

Is there a funding opportunity missing in the Clearinghouse? Please reach out to the 4C Management Team at admin@centralcoastclimate.org.

Technical Assistance Offerings for Community-based Organizations

This program offers no-cost, hands-on, flexible technical assistance to support community-based organizations across the Central Coast at every stage of the grant application process. From shaping project ideas and forming partnerships to applying for grants and navigating award requirements, we work alongside local organizations to build the capacity, connections, and skills needed to successfully secure and manage climate grants.

Funding Readiness

Project Scoping & Refinement

Opportunity Mapping

Stakeholder Mapping

Organizational Readiness Support

Overall Strategic Guidance

Application Assistance

Grant Guidelines Review

Partnership Development

Application Development Timelines & Templates

Review of Draft Budgets, Work Plans, & Narratives

Overall Coordination Support

Post-award Startup Support

Grant Award Requirements Review

Internal Controls for Grant Management

Project Management Training & Templates

Work Plan & Timeline Updates

Overall Troubleshooting Support

Please complete the brief form below to submit your technical assistance request.

If you are encountering technical issues with this form, please reach out to Julia Kim at julia@centralcoastclimate.org.

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