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Tribal Capacity Building Program

Strategic Growth Council

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OpenLast verified: 2026-05-20

About This Grant

The Tribal Capacity Building Program provides funding and technical assistance to California Native American Tribes, enhancing staff capacity to advance Tribes’ climate- and housing-related work. The goal of the program is to help Tribes develop long-term capacity to secure funding and implement Tribal-led climate- and housing-related projects. More details about the program can be found below: Eligible Applicants: California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Contact List as of February 2026, including federally recognized and non-federally recognized Tribes. Non-federally recognized Tribes must be registered with the California Secretary of State as a nonprofit, a for-profit corporation, or a limited liability company. Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) listed in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s National Directory of Tribes and TDHEs.  Eligible Activities: The program funds staff salaries and activities that advance Tribes’ climate- and housing-related work. Activities may include planning, securing funding for, and implementing housing projects and related efforts to advance climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.  Funding Available for Round 2 Awards: Grantees may receive funding between $350,000 and $420,000 total for the three-year grant term.  Grant Term Length: 36-month period  Grant Availability Type: Competitive  Match Funding Required: No  Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity: The SGC will not require a waiver of sovereign immunity from Tribes who are receiving funds on a reimbursement basis. However, requests for advance pay will necessitate federally recognized Tribal awardees to sign a limited waiver of sovereign immunity.  Disbursement Type: Reimbursement/advance pay for eligible entities Technical Assistance: In addition to providing funding, the program will offer grantees no-cost, flexible support that responds to each Tribe’s needs. The capacity building and technical assistance services offered include, but are not limited to:  Grant application assistance; Grant management support; Planning support; Implementation assistance; Staff development; Economic development; Trainings and workshops; Partnership building; Peer learning 

Grant Summary

Tribal Capacity Building Program is a Strategic Growth Council grant providing up to $350000.4M. Applications are due 2026-08-11 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

agriculture; disaster prevention & relief; employmentlabor & training; energy; environment & water; food & nutrition; health & human services; housingcommunity and economic development; parks & recreation; transportation

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $350000.4M

Deadline

2026-08-11

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Tribal Capacity Building Program from Strategic Growth Council, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Strategic Growth Council before the deadline.
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Tribal Capacity Building Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Tribal Capacity Building Program?

Tribal Capacity Building Program is offered by Strategic Growth Council and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Tribal Capacity Building Program provide?

Tribal Capacity Building Program provides up to $350.0B per award from Strategic Growth Council. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Tribal Capacity Building Program deadline?

Applications for Tribal Capacity Building Program are due 2026-08-11 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Strategic Growth Council, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Tribal Capacity Building Program?

To apply for Tribal Capacity Building Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Strategic Growth Council.

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