Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation

Purpose: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking one or more third-partyadministrator (3PA) Grantee(s), through a competitive solicitation, to administer grantsto community-based organizations (CBO) and collaborate with them to develop andcarry out statewide community engagement activities related to CARB’s CaliforniaSatellite Methane Project (CalSMP). The CalSMP Community Engagement Project aims to provide technical assistance to communities to support understanding of the science of methane as a pollutant, how the CalSMP works to reduce emissions, and the data from the project, and to engage the community on information needs. A total of $4,750,000.00 is available through this Solicitation. Up to 33% of the total amount (i.e., $1,567,000.00) may be used by the 3PA Grantee(s) to support their work with CBOs and administration, with the remainder (i.e., $3,183,000.00) distributed to CBOs by the 3PA Grantee(s). CARB anticipates awarding up to three 3PA proposals, depending on the number, quality, and scope of submissions. If two or more proposers are awarded, the amount awarded to each will reflect the methane plumes observed in prior aircraft campaigns. Specifics of the award breakdown are provided in the following paragraphs. Up to 33% of any award may be used by each 3PA to support their work Eligible Applicants: This competitive Solicitation is open to federal, State, or local government entities oragencies, and California nonprofit organizations with expertise in building andmaintaining key partnerships, effective outreach to underserved communities, andclimate equity incentive programs. Eligible Geographies: Must be based in California Matching Funding: No minimum match funding is required, but voluntary match or in-kindfunding will be considered in scoring the application.

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  calsmp@arb.ca.gov