The Listos California Regional Grant (LN) Program is a state-level funding opportunity provided by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations in California's Inland Region. The program specifically targets organizations that serve areas at moderate to high risk of disasters and are working to increase the resilience of these communities. It seeks to help organizations that serve populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies by providing disaster training and resources. These efforts are expected to enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in the region.
Eligible applicants are required to be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and must operate in at least two counties within the Inland Region of California. The program's geographic focus includes counties such as Fresno, Kern, Sacramento, and Tulare, among others. These counties have been identified as areas of moderate to high disaster risk, making them priorities for the program’s resources.
The program does not have a Letter of Intent requirement, and no matching funding is needed to apply. The grant provides funding in the form of advances and reimbursements, which is a common structure for state grants, ensuring that funds are provided based on actual expenditures. The estimated total available funding for this grant opportunity is $1,500,000, with the program expecting to award between 1 and 5 grants, each ranging from $1 to $300,000. The grant is designed to support disaster preparedness and response activities, which could involve training, resource provision, and collaborative efforts with local nonprofits.
The application deadline for this program is set for April 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Following the application period, the expected award announcements will be made by June 1, 2025. The period of performance for awarded projects will run from June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. This timeline allows organizations to plan and implement disaster preparedness initiatives in alignment with the program's goals.
For questions regarding the program, applicants can contact Cindy Logan at the Governor's Office of Emergency Services by phone at 1-916-845-8859 or via email at Cindy.Logan@caloes.ca.gov. Applicants are advised to carefully review the full grant guidelines, which are accessible via the program’s portal.
