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Strategic Growth Council Tribal Capacity Building Program — Staff Funding for Tribal Climate and Housing Work

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Eligibility
California Native American Tribes on the NAHC Contact List (as of Feb 2026), federally recognized and non-federally recognized; non-recognized Tribes must be registered with the CA Secretary of State
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California's Strategic Growth Council (SGC) Tribal Capacity Building Program funds staff salaries and activities that advance Tribes' climate- and housing-related work, with awards of $350,000–$420,000 over three years. California Native American Tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission Contact List, "including federally recognized and non-federally recognized Tribes," may apply; non-federally recognized Tribes must be registered with the California Secretary of State. Round 2 closed August 11, 2026. Sign up for SGC's Tribal newsletter for the next round. Verified 2026-09-28.
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$350,000–$420,000 over three years
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Programa de Desarrollo de Capacidades Tribales del Consejo de Crecimiento Estratégico — Fondos para personal de trabajo tribal en clima y vivienda
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sgc.ca.gov/grant-p.../tribal/
Last verified 2026-09-28.
The Tribal Capacity Building Program "funds staff salaries and activities that advance Tribes' climate- and housing-related work." Source: Strategic Growth Council — Tribal Capacity Building Program (accessed 2026-09-28)

Who is eligible

"California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Contact List as of February 2026, including federally recognized and non-federally recognized Tribes, are eligible to apply. Non-federally recognized Tribes must be registered with the California Secretary of State as a nonprofit, a for-profit corporation, or a limited liability company."

How much

Individual awards of $350,000 to $420,000, over a three-year grant term. It's a competitive program ($5 million total).

When

Round 2 opened May 11, 2026 and closed August 11, 2026. SGC shares program updates through its Tribal newsletter.

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