Listos California Tribal Grant (LI) Program

The FY 2025-26 Listos California Tribal Grant (LI) Program, administered by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), is a state-funded initiative focused on enhancing disaster resilience in tribal communities across California. Cal OES plays a critical role in overseeing statewide emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Through the Listos California Tribal Grant Program, the office aims to strengthen the capacity of federally-recognized tribes and affiliated nonprofit organizations to effectively manage disaster risks and improve overall community safety. The primary objective of the program is to support increased capabilities in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation among tribal communities. The program provides targeted financial assistance to federally-recognized tribes located in California, as well as nonprofit organizations that provide services to these tribal entities. It encourages both independent and collaborative approaches, allowing applicants to work individually or in partnership with other tribes or local nonprofits to distribute disaster-related resources and information. Eligible applicants can request funding up to $125,000 for activities conducted over a 19-month performance period, from June 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. A total of $500,000 is available under this program, which is supported by the State General Fund. Subrecipients may request an initial advance of up to 25% of their awarded funds, with remaining disbursements provided on a reimbursement basis. There is no matching requirement for this grant, making it more accessible for smaller or under-resourced organizations. The application process requires submission of a full grant proposal by 11:59 PM on February 23, 2026. While no Letter of Intent is required, applicants are advised to carefully review the full grant guidelines before submission. The guidelines, hosted on the Cal OES grant site, detail the expectations, eligible uses of funds, and submission instructions. Applicants must ensure their proposals align with the program’s goals of improving disaster readiness within tribal communities. The evaluation process includes a review by Cal OES of all submitted applications, with award decisions anticipated by June 1, 2026. Selected subrecipients will be notified and enter into agreements allowing activities to commence at the beginning of the performance period. No pre-application requirements such as concept papers or preliminary proposals are specified, streamlining access to the funding opportunity. For further information, interested parties may contact Jeanine Barron at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services via phone at 1-916-364-4553 or email at [email protected]. This grant opportunity is part of the broader Listos California initiative, which focuses on equipping communities with the resources necessary to prepare for and recover from emergencies and disasters.