Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of importance to California's rural counties.
CalPERS Investment Returns & Risk Mitigation Update
On July 12, 2021, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) will be announcing its investment returns for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021. This will occur on the first day of CalPERS Board and Executive team offsite meeting that can be watched virtually here.
Forest Stewardship Workshop
The University of California Cooperative Extension is offering training opportunities to help landowners develop sustainable plans to improve and protect their forest lands.
- Online every Wednesday, (6-7:30pm) starting August 4, 2021 through September 29, 2021, and in-person Saturday, August 28th in Tuolumne County
For more information, see here.
State Water Board Awarding O&M Grants To Disadvantaged Public Drinking Water Systems
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is soliciting letters of interest from public agencies, public water systems or nonprofit organizations to award a total of $27.5 million from uncommitted Proposition 68 funds for disadvantaged communities (DACs) treatment of contaminated groundwater. Specifically, operations and maintenance (O&M) costs are eligible for DAC water systems over a period of three to five years, including (but not limited to) permitting, monitoring and reporting, chemicals, and/or plant operator labor. Letters of interest are due to the SWRCB’s Division of Financial Assistance by July 12, 2021. For more information, see here.
Access the State Grants Portal for a Multitude of Funding Opportunities
Billions of dollars are up for grabs to public agencies and other entities, including tribes and businesses. Grant seekers can access a centralized portal of grant and loan opportunities here, or sign up to receive new grant opportunities delivered straight to your inbox.