Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2

Early Infrastructure Projects fund heat-related infrastructure planning and a demonstration project that tests proposed approaches. Awards range from $750,000 to $1.2 million. Advanced Infrastructure Projects fund the implementation of heat-related infrastructure projects that have been identified through prior planning efforts and determined to be feasible. Awards range from $3 million to $4.5 million. Applications must include a Lead Applicant and at least one Co-Applicant. Eligible Lead Applicants and Co-Applicants include Local and Regional Public Entities, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Public Higher Academic Institutions, California Native American Tribes, and Coalitions. How do you apply? • Step 1: Submit a Pre-Application Interest Form via Submittable. Window 1 opens on June 16, 2026, and closes on July 21 at 2:00 PM PST. Technical Assistance requests are only accepted during Window 1. Window 2 opens on July 1, 2026, and closes on August 11 at 2:00 PM PST. • Step 2: Submit the Full Application Form via Submittable. The Full Application Form is only available to applicants who have completed a Pre-Application Interest Form. The Full Application Form must be submitted by October 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. What are the funding priorities? The Extreme Heat Program will direct at least 40% of its funding to projects with meaningful and direct benefits for Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) or Vulnerable Populations. Of that 40%, a minimum of 10% must support Severely Disadvantaged Communities (SDACs).