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The Funding Workbook for all California Tribes
In March 2024, California Climate Investments launched the Funding Workbook for All California Tribes (Funding Workbook). The Funding Workbook guides Tribal leaders and staff through the funding opportunities available within California Climate Investments, helps assess which programs may fit your Tribe’s needs and priorities, and identifies next steps your Tribe can take to pursue funding. Many programs offered through the California Air Resources Board are highlighted within the Funding Workbook.
The Funding Workbook is meant to support all Tribes and may be of particular interest if your Tribe:
- Is new to State California’s climate programs and could use support in finding programs that are a good fit.
- Does not currently have federal recognition or operates through a nonprofit and you have had difficulty finding programs available to your Tribe.
- Has limited capacity and would benefit from a streamlined way to narrow down the collection of programs offered through California Climate Investments.
- Has Tribal cultural preservation priorities like cultural burning, food sovereignty and cultural medicine, and more, but has a hard time identifying funding opportunities that can support those priorities.
- Likes to stay updated on available resources, even if you are not looking to design projects at this time.
SBX1-2 Transportation Fuels Transition Plan
Senate Bill (SB) X1- 2 (Skinner, Statutes of 2023, 1st Ex. Sess.) directs CARB and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to put together a Transportation Fuels Transition Plan by the end of 2024. This plan will follow a Transportation Fuels Assessment conducted by CEC and will outline actions needed for the state to transition away from petroleum fuels in a way that is equitable, affordable, reliable, and consistent with CARB’s 2022 Scoping Plan. As they draft and finalize the plan, CARB and CEC are engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, other agencies, and Tribes to gather robust feedback. As part of this engagement, CARB and CEC held a public workgroup on May 3 in which CARB staff presented an outline of the plan and held a session for public feedback. CARB will continue to hold daytime workshops and evening community meetings throughout year to provide opportunities for engagement.
Cal Fleet Advisor
CARB has heard from many tribes statewide that access to and funding support for zero-emission vehicles is an important priority. Cal Fleet Advisor is a no-cost, one-on-one service, that has helped over 300 companies in California with their transition to zero-emission trucks, buses, and vans. Fleets can get information about zero-emissions vehicles, learn how they can save money, and find the best options for their fleet. Enrolling is easy, simply go to the Cal Fleet Advisor website and fill out the form, an advisor will be in contact within 1-2 business days.
Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation - Technical Working Group Workshops
In Resolution 22-6 approving the amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) Regulation on March 24, 2022, CARB’s Board directed staff to form a technical working group (TWG) to assess the commercial availability of lower-emitting combustion engines and zero-emission technology for harbor craft and report back to the Board by December 31, 2024, and every two years thereafter through December 31, 2032. The TWG welcomes all affected stakeholders including vessel operators, industry associations, environmental and community-based organizations, community members, zero-emission or alternative fuel technology developers, engine and after-treatment manufacturers, academic institutions, government agencies, Tribal governments, and members of the public. The third virtual workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (PDT).
AB 617 Community Air Grants Cycle 4 – Tribal Awardees
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) was awarded $274,253 for a technical project to enhance and extend its Community Air Quality Monitoring Network and perform additional air quality sampling for air toxics impacting the Reservation.
The Pala Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) was awarded $284,553 for a Targeted Local Community Emissions Reduction Plan.
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians was awarded $300,000 for a Technical project to improve air quality from frequent wildfires and surrounding agricultural operations.
The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians (Tribe) was awarded $192,487 for a Targeted – Local Community Emissions Reduction Plan project.
CCI Project Profiles
To honor Native American Day, read about four California Climate Investments projects that highlight the work of Tribes across the state. These project profiles showcase examples of work undertaken by Tribes to preserve natural and cultural landscapes, create healthy and resilient places, and improve transportation access for Tribal members.
Since 2022, the California Environmental Protection Agency has included lands under the control of federally recognized Tribes in its designation of disadvantaged communities. California Climate Investments programs are focused on providing multifold benefits to the state’s most disadvantaged communities and low-income communities and households, collectively referred to as priority populations. California Climate Investments is proud to highlight a handful of the intrepid projects being developed or led by Tribes.
Click the name of each program below to read the full project profile or check out our Project Profiles Map to learn about additional projects underway across the state.
| Improving Forest Health in the Yurok Community Forest and Salmon Sanctuary | Yurok Tribe, 2023 |
| Forest Health Research Looks to Indigenous Burning Practices to Help Manage Invasive Beetle | La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, 2023 |
| Advancing Ecological, Cultural, and Community Resilience with Tribal Nations in Southern California | Climate Science Alliance Tribal Working Group, 2022 |
| Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley Community Transportation Needs Assessment | Big Pine Paiute Tribe, 2022 |
Public Workshop October 30 and 31, 2023: Off-Road New Diesel Engine Emission Standards (Tier 5 Rulemaking)
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff held a 2-day public workshop on October 30 and 31, 2023 to discuss staff’s latest proposal to reduce criteria pollutants and tailpipe greenhouse gases (GHG) from new off-road compression-ignition (CI) engines (i.e., Tier 5 Rulemaking).
During the workshop, CARB staff introduced proposals including more stringent exhaust standards for all off-road diesel engine power categories, on-board diagnostics (OBD), and in-use screening.