The Listos California Regional Grant (LL) Program, managed by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), is designed to assist nonprofit organizations in California's Southern Region that serve communities at moderate to high risk of disaster. The program focuses on providing disaster training and resources to diverse populations who are disproportionately impacted by emergencies. Nonprofits can either work independently or collaborate with local nonprofits through subgrants to increase their communities' disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities.
The program specifically targets counties within California's Southern Region, which include Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and should serve at least two counties in this region. The objective is to build capacity in these areas to better respond to and mitigate disasters, particularly for vulnerable populations.
The total available funding for this opportunity is estimated to be $1,500,000, with an expected number of awards ranging from 1 to 5. The estimated funding per award is between $1 and $300,000. Applicants are not required to provide matching funds, and the funding will be provided through advances and reimbursement. This grant does not require a Letter of Intent, making the application process more straightforward for interested organizations.
Applications for the grant must be submitted by April 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The expected award announcement date is June 1, 2025, and the period of performance will run from June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. These dates should be carefully noted to ensure timely submission and proper planning for the execution of funded activities.
Organizations interested in applying should refer to the full grant guidelines and can direct any questions to Cindy Logan at the provided contact information. The Governor's Office of Emergency Services encourages all eligible nonprofits to apply and strengthen disaster preparedness in the Southern California region. For further assistance, applicants can reach out to Cindy Logan at the phone number or email listed.
