Community Climate Action Grant Program

Thank you for your interest in Orange County's Community Climate Action Grant Program! The FY 25-26 grant funding application period is now closed. The next application cycle will open in June 2026.

The Community Climate Action Grant Program is dedicated to accelerating our Climate Action Plan strategies and encouraging community climate change mitigation actions in Orange County. All public and nonprofit entities are eligible to apply as well as small businesses with a maximum annual gross revenue of $3 million. We are looking for great project ideas that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make a positive impact in our community. Look at the background information below to learn more.  

Background Information:

Background and Instructions - FY25-26 (pdf)

Eligibility and Project Scoring Guidelines for FY25-26 (pdf)

Sample Blank 2025 Application (pdf)

The application and project scoring are based on the eligibility rules and scoring guidelines created and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.

Emissions Reduction Calculations:

The grant application requests that you estimate the greenhouse gas emissions reduction of your project. Please read through this document (pdf) to help you complete this part of the application successfully. If you need assistance with these calculations, please email Orange County Sustainability before July 31 at 5 pm.

Need Help?

We want you to succeed! If you have any questions or you need technical assistance with your project design or application, please email Orange County Sustainability.

Key Dates

2025-2026 Grant Awardees

Congratulations to our Community Climate Action Grant Program FY 25-26 grant awardees. On January 20, 2026 the BOCC approved $267,750 in grant funds to be distributed to the following organizations.  

View grant recipients from past years here.