1. (a) Each applicant deemed eligible pursuant to section 42004(b) shall be invited to submit a full application and proposal which shall, at a minimum, include the following information:

   1. (1) Name of applicant and preferred email or mail address or other preferred contact information.
   2. (2) Project description and amount sought.
   3. (3) Introduction summarizing applicant's interest, goals, and project, and rationale for the project goals and approach.
   4. (4) A scope of work and narrative description illustrating how the project would advance one or more of the goals and objectives identified in section 1 of Proposition 4.
   5. (5) Approach and methods.
   6. (6) Anticipated outcomes and deliverables.
   7. (7) Anticipated community engagement and benefits, including workforce education and training, contractor, or job opportunities for Vulnerable Populations.
   8. (8) Proposed project timeline.
   9. (9) Proposed budget, including need for advance funding and description of external sources of funding (not required for project selection).
   10. (10) Project team experience and qualifications, including the use of services by the California Conservation Corps or certified community conservation corps, as defined in Public Resources Code section 14507.5, where determined feasible by the applicant.
   11. (11) Identification of relevant permit compliance requirements and a plan to obtain applicable permits.
   12. (12) Website accessibility compliance where relevant.
2. (b) Grants shall be awarded as funding is available and authorized.
3. (c) Allocation of funds is contingent on the enactment of the state budget. The Council does not disburse funds until the budget has passed and is signed by the Governor.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 35621, 35625 and 90135, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 30972, 30973, 35650, 90000, 90100, 90110, 90133, 90140, 90150, 90610, 92000, 92020, 92030 and 92050, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 42005-42007) and section filed 12-22-2025 as an emergency; operative 12-22-2025 (Register 2025, No. 52). This filing is a deemed emergency and shall remain in effect until repealed or revised by the council pursuant to Public Resources Code section 90135(e). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-22-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.