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Sustainability
SCAG’s Sustainability Program works actively with Southern California communities and stakeholders to create a dynamic regional growth vision based on the principles of mobility, livability, prosperity and sustainability. The program’s work focuses on implementing the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategy, the state-mandated plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks through integrated transportation, land use, housing and environmental planning.
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Air Resources Board
The mission of the Air Resources Board (ARB) is to promote and protect public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while considering the effects on the state’s economy.Cal-Adapt
Cal-Adapt provides access to data and information that has been, and continues to be, produced by the state’s scientific and research community on how climate change might affect California at the local level.California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency.California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) brings together the state’s recycling and waste management programs and continues a tradition of environmental stewardship.California Department of Water Resources
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is responsible for managing and protecting California’s water.California Green Building Standards Code
California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), Title 24, Part 11.Natural Resources Agency
The mission of the Natural Resources Agency is to restore, protect and manage the state’s natural, historical and cultural resources using creative solutions based on science, collaboration and respect for all the communities and interests.

The Sustainable Communities Program (SCP) strengthens partnerships with local agencies and strategic partners responsible for land use and transportation decisions, offering technical assistance and financial resources to meet the diverse planning needs of local communities and support implementation of regional planning policies and strategies. SCAG is currently providing technical assistance to 57 local agencies and has funded 110 projects, totaling over $21.6 million, since 2016.
Following the adoption of Connect SoCal every four years, SCAG calls for applications through the SCP to provide local technical assistance in support of Connect SoCal implementation. SCAG develops funding categories that align with the goals and policies of Connect SoCal to support implementation of shared regional planning goals and meet the needs of local communities.
contact
Andrés Carrasquillo
Principal Regional Planner
(213) 630-1401
Carrasquillo@scag.ca.gov
Sustainable Communities Program Goals
- Provide needed resources for local jurisdictions to advance the goals outlined in the four pillars of Connect SoCal 2024: mobility, communities, environment and economy.
- Promote racial equity grounded in the recognition of the past and current harms of systemic racism and advance restorative justice.
- Integrate the region’s development pattern and transportation network to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enable more sustainable energy and water use.
- Prioritize the most vulnerable populations and communities subject to climate hazards to help the people, places and infrastructure most at risk for climate change impacts. In doing so, recognize that disadvantaged communities are often overburdened.
- Increase the region’s competitiveness for federal and state funds, including the California Active Transportation Program and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds.
- 2024 Sustainable Communities Program – Active Transportation & Safety
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Previous Call for Applications & Awarded Projects – Connect SoCal 2020
2024 Sustainable Communities Program – Active Transportation & Safety
SCAG’s 2024 Sustainable Communities Program (SCP) – Active Transportation and Safety provides funding to projects that support active transportation modes (e.g., walking, biking, and transit), improve roadway safety, and achieve the mobility goals, planning policies, strategic investments, and implementation strategies of the Connect SoCal 2024 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. The SCP – Active Transportation and Safety funding round awarded $8.2 million in the following project categories:
- Community/Areawide Plans: Active transportation-related plans that benefit disadvantaged communities, per the state’s Active Transportation Program guidelines.
- Quick-Build Projects: Interim capital improvement projects that require minor construction activity and use durable, low- to medium-cost materials to pilot and iterate through active transportation and roadway safety project designs with community feedback.
On Dec. 5, the SCAG Regional Council approved the 2024 SCP – Active Transportation and Safety Project List and Contingency List. Projects were recommended for funding based on application score, geographic equity, and funding eligibility as described in the call guidelines.
This program is funded by the state’s Active Transportation Program, a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant, and SCAG matching state funds.
- Award Recipients
Community/Areawide Plans
Los Angeles County
- Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, CSUDH Travel Demand Management Plan: LA 28 and Beyond ($266,670)
Orange County
- Orange County Transportation Authority, Move OC: A Vibrant Path to Active Transportation ($400,000)
Quick-Build Projects
Los Angeles County
- City of Burbank, Safer Downtown Burbank Mobility Network Improvement Project ($900,000)
- City of Covina, Covina Town Center Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity (Gap Closure) Quick-Build Roadway Project ($790,000)
- Los Angeles County, Norwalk Boulevard Vision Zero Quick-Build Pedestrian Safety Project ($803,000)
- City of Monrovia, Monrovia Active Community Travel Vinculum Phase II ($900,000)
- City of Montebello, Montebello CycleSafe Bridge Project ($362,500)
- City of Pico Rivera, Pio Pico Bikeway Connector Project ($900,000)
- City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Neighborhood Greenways Project ($875,552)
Orange County
- City of Westminster, City-wide Safe Routes to Schools Quick-Build Project ($445,000)
Riverside County
- City of Banning, Banning Two-Way Cycle Track Safety Project ($895,000)
San Bernardino County
- City of Victorville, La Paz Dr. / Seneca Rd. Traffic Circle ($503,700)
Ventura County
- City of Port Hueneme, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Citywide ($70,150)
Quick-Build Projects Contingency List
Los Angeles County
- Los Angeles County, East Los Angeles Pedestrian Enhancements Project ($1,525,000*)
- Los Angeles County, West Carson Pedestrian Safety Project ($1,175,000*)
- City of Montebello, Madison Avenue Neighborway ($442,400)
- City of Pico Rivera, Walkable Uptown Pico Rivera ($900,000)
San Bernardino County
- City of San Bernardino, City of San Bernardino Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Installation Project ($399,000)
*The Los Angeles County applications were submitted to the state’s Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7 statewide component but were not selected for funding. If either of these projects are selected for funding through the contingency list process, they will be subject to the maximum $900,000 award outlined in the 2024 Sustainable Community Program – Active Transportation and Safety Guidelines.
- 2024 SCP – Active Transportation and Safety Goals
- Improve mobility across the region, especially for children and older adults, and people walking, biking, riding public transit, and using other forms of active transportation.
- Strategically invest in communities most harmed by traffic injuries and fatalities, including the historically underserved communities comprising the majority of the SCAG Regional High Injury Network.
- Support a more resilient transportation network, especially in anticipation of forthcoming large-scale events hosted by the region.
- Support local efforts to increase competitiveness for state and federal funding.
- Application Webinars and Staff Office Hours
SCAG hosted two informational webinars for the 2024 SCP – Active Transportation and Safety call for applications. The webinars featured information to help potential applicants learn how to prepare an application. Both sessions covered the same information.
Application Workshop Presentation
In addition to webinars, SCAG offered office hours for applicants to ask questions and/or receive feedback on project ideas.
- Call for Applications Schedule
The following schedule outlines key dates for the SCP – Active Transportation and Safety call for applications. Future dates are subject to change, so please visit this page for the latest updates.
Key Milestones Anticipated Date SCAG Regional Council adopts SCP – Active Transportation and Safety Guidelines June 6, 2024 Call for applications opens July 8, 2024 Application workshops July 25 and Aug. 7, 2024 Call for applications closes Sept. 27, 2024 SCAG requests Regional Council approval of 2024 SCP – Active Transportation and Safety projects* Dec. 5, 2024 2024 Award Announcements* June 26-27, 2025 *Projects selected to receive Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding are subject to approval by the SCAG Regional Council and California Transportation Commission (CTC) as part of the adoption of the complete 2025 Regional ATP. In addition, projects receiving ATP funding will be subject to the programming and allocation process, requirements, and schedule of the CTC.
- Applicant Resources
- Amended 2024 SCP – Active Transportation and Safety Guidelines
- Application Resources
- Application Questions and Evaluation Criteria
- Application Questions and Evaluation Criteria
- Scope of Work
- Budget Template
- Quick-Build Projects for Roadway Safety and Complete Streets
- Quick Build Implementation - Lessons Learned
Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions were asked during office hours and the two workshops hosted by SCAG in July and August 2024.
General Program Questions
- Who is an eligible applicant?
- Please see page 4 of the 2024 SCP – Active Transportation and Safety guidelines.
- Can we apply for funding to supplement an existing project?
- The 2024 SCP – Active Transportation and Safety grant is primarily a technical assistance program where a consultant is procured through the SCAG procurement process; therefore, grant funds are not directly available to awardees except for quick-build implementation.
- Who should the letters of support be addressed to?
- Please address letters of support to Rachel Om, senior regional planner.
- How many awardees will be selected?
- The number of awardees will be determined by the amount of funding requested, but approximately 10 quick-build projects and two to three plans are anticipated to receive funding.
- What is the availability of funding available between plans and quick build projects?
- Per the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7 guidelines, up to $700,000 will be awarded for plans, and per SCAG’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant application, a minimum of $5.6 million will be awarded for quick-build projects.
- Is there a limit to the number of applications submitted per entity?
- There is no limit to the number of applications submitted. The online application will ask the applicant to prioritize their applications.
- How much time do projects have for completion?
- Plans and quick-build projects funded by ATP Cycle 7 funds have three years for completion. Quick-build projects funded by SS4A funds have five years for completion but are encouraged to complete projects in three years to align with the near-term implementation intent of quick-build projects.
Community/Areawide Plans Questions
- Would the SCP grant cover comprehensive updates to an active transportation plan or local road safety plan (LRSP) or only apply to cities that don’t currently have a plan in place?
- Updating an active transportation plan or LRSP (with a focus on active transportation) is an eligible scope of work for a community/areawide plan.
- Does the ATP have any guidance or restrictions on the level of design (e.g., conceptual 30 percent, versus full 100 percent design) that can be completed as part of developing a plan?
- Caltrans hosted an ATP Project Study Report (PSR)-Equivalency Workshop where they indicate that plans cannot go beyond 30% conceptual design. The Caltrans ATP webpage includes additional resources, including the project study report (PSR) equivalency workshop slides and PSR guidelines.
Quick-Build Project Questions
- Is an applicant required to have an existing active transportation-related plan to apply for a quick-build project?
- No.
- Is [element] an eligible quick-build element?
- A quick-build element requires minimal construction (no excavation) to install, move, and remove. Caltrans’ Quick-Build Supplemental Guidance provides examples of quick-build elements.
- Does the SCAG-procured consultant prepare and sign the design plans?
- Yes, a licensed professional engineer will prepare and sign the design plans.
- Does a quick-build project have to be along one corridor with one quick-build element, or can a quick-build project be a combination of elements across a community?
- A quick-build project may be along one corridor or across multiple segments or intersections in a community. Quick-build projects with multiple elements, such as high-visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, and signage, are encouraged to increase the potential impact of the safety improvements.
- Although a quick-build project is not required to be in a disadvantaged community, are quick-build projects in disadvantaged communities preferred?
- Quick-build projects located in or adjacent to a disadvantaged community will be more competitive per the evaluation criteria, which allocates up to 10 points for a project’s relation to a disadvantaged community. While five points are based on the project’s geographic proximity to a disadvantaged community, the other five points are based on the project’s benefit to a disadvantaged community. Therefore, if a project is not physically located in or adjacent to a disadvantaged community, the project can still receive up to five points if the applicant were to compellingly describe how the project would benefit a disadvantaged community (i.e., if members from disadvantaged communities access the project area).
- If an applicant would like to pair the quick-build implementation with a resurfacing project, could the jurisdiction implement the quick-build project through a contractor from the resurfacing on-call/bench?
- Contractor procurement must comply with the bidding requirements as outlined in the Local Assistance Procedures Manual and applicable regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200, State Contracting Manual, etc.) and determine if the jurisdiction’s procurement process to establish the on-call bench is in compliance. The jurisdiction’s procurement staff should be able to provide guidance or confirm this.
- For ATP-funded quick-build projects, which local agency staff time is reimbursable for quick-build implementation?
- Chapter 5.3, Reimbursable Project Costs, and Chapter 16, Administer Construction Contracts, (with focus on Chapter 16.1) of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual provides guidance for these items.
Previous Call for Applications & Awarded Projects – Connect SoCal 2020
- Active Transportation and Safety 2020 (closed Dec. 11, 2020)
- Housing and Sustainable Development (closed Jan. 29, 2021)
- Smart Cities and Mobility Innovations (closed on April 23, 2021)
- Civic Engagement, Equity and Environmental Justice (closed on June 5, 2023)
- SCP Project List Per Regional Council Adoption
SCAG and Sustainability

Since 2000, SCAG has worked actively with the people and institutions of Southern California to create a dynamic regional growth vision based on these four principles: mobility, livability, prosperity, and sustainability.
The Sustainable Region
Southern California is a leading center for innovation, university research, and technology development, all important aspects of building a sustainable region. As such, the region is in a unique position to build a clean energy economy, with livable communities and efficient buildings near clean transit.
About the Sustainability Program
California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act, or Senate Bill (SB) 375, requires SCAG to develop a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cars and light trucks through integrated transportation, land use, housing and environmental planning. The Connect SoCal SCS is a plan for meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets set by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for the SCAG region.
The successful implementation of the RTP/SCS allows future residents to enjoy a better quality of life than we do today, including the ability to lead a healthy and prosperous lifestyle, enjoy clean air and water, and ample opportunities for recreation. It will have direct and substantial benefits to public health by reducing pollutant emissions and expanding the opportunities for active transportation.

The Southern California Clean Cities Coalition is a U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE) designated coalition in the Clean Cities and Communities partnership. The mission of the U.S. DOE’s Clean Cities and Communities partnership is to advance the nation’s economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that reduce petroleum consumption.
The Southern California Clean Cities Coalition coordinates activities of both private and public sector proponents of alternative fuel vehicles by providing a forum to discover commonalties, collaborate on public policy, investigate opportunities for joint projects, leverage scarce resources, and cooperate on promoting the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles throughout the region.
The Southern California Clean Cities Coalition was first designated by the U.S. DOE on March 1, 1996. In 2010, SCAG resumed direct administrative responsibility for the Southern California Clean Cities Program.
The Southern California Clean Cities Coalition prepares several quarterly and annual reports related to alternative fuels and vehicles pursuant to their cooperative agreement with the U.S. DOE, referred to as the Statement of Project Objectives. The annual progress report acts as an important indicator of the coalition’s impact and includes voluntary data from stakeholders about the volume of alternative fuels used, the number of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid EVs, idle reduction initiatives, fuel economy improvements and programs to reduce vehicle miles traveled. The annual vehicle and station cost tracking and reporting collects cost information for AFVs and stations within the SCAG region, while the annual alternative fueling station report assists the U.S. DOE with updating the alternative fueling station database.
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles
SCAG has a history of successful initiatives, collaborations, and achievements related to alternative fuels and vehicles. The promotion of alternative fuel vehicles and their necessary infrastructure is a critical strategy for reducing greenhouse gases in the SCAG region, a key focus outlined in the Connect SoCal 2024 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. Furthermore, on April 6, 2023, SCAG’s Regional Council passed Resolution No. 23-654-5, which established SCAG’s Clean Transportation Technology Policy. This policy creates a structured approach for SCAG to foster the growth, commercialization, and implementation of a transportation system that is either zero or near zero emission.
- Annual Reports & Program Documents
- Southern California Plug-In Electric Vehicle Atlas
- Clean Technology Compendium
- Southern California Electric Vehicle Charging Station Study
- AI-Based Mobility Monitoring System & Analytics Demonstration Project Using Electric Vehicles
- Southern California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Readiness Initiative
- Resources
Southern California Plug-In Electric Vehicle Atlas
The Southern California Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Atlas includes maps, charts and data at the subregional level, to illustrate factors that influence demand for charging equipment at specific locations. It contains 198 pages of maps, charts and data at the subregional and council of government-level that illustrate factors influencing demand for charging equipment at specific locations.
The interactive PEV Atlas provides useful data in a visual context, such as locations of existing charging stations and employers as well as a suite of spatial tools for PEV readiness planning for the following councils of government:
- Arroyo Verdugo Subregion
- City of Los Angeles
- Coachella Valley Association of Governments
- Gateway Cities Council of Governments
- Imperial County Transportation Commission
- Las Virgenes Malibu Council of Governments
- North Los Angeles County
- Orange County Council of Governments
- San Bernardino Associated Governments
- San Fernando Valley Council of Governments
- San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
- South Bay Cities Council of Governments
- Ventura County Council of Governments
- Western Riverside Council of Governments
- Westside Cities Council of Governments
Clean Technology Compendium
Resolution No. 23-654-5 established SCAG’s Clean Transportation Technology Policy and mandated the creation of a “Clean Technology Compendium.” This compendium, which supported development of the Connect SoCal 2024 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, offers an in-depth look at zero- and near-zero emission transportation technologies, including charging and fueling infrastructure and other supporting products. It covers a range of sectors, such as passenger, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, transit, and rail. The document highlights essential features, identifies knowledge gaps, and suggests strategies for the deployment of clean technologies in the regions.
The compendium is a resource for public agencies and local governments in formulating policies that encourage the adoption of these technologies, providing stakeholders with information necessary to make decisions that align with sustainability objectives.
Read the Clean Technology Compendium Factsheet.
Southern California Electric Vehicle Charging Station Study
The SCAG “Southern California Electric Vehicle Charging Station Study” was completed in February 2023. SCAG partnered with 18 cities within the SCAG region to help jurisdictions promote development and deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to accelerate transportation electrification.
The study included tailored policy guidance to study partner cities; a regionwide site suitability analysis to target areas for future EV charging infrastructure, with a focus on increasing EV infrastructure in traditionally underserved and hard-to-reach communities including multi-unit dwellings and disadvantaged communities, EV site evaluations, and a Passenger Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan that informs on the need and tools available for cities to spur development of charging stations and support EV adoption across Southern California.
Study products and tools are available below to assist your community with electric vehicle charging infrastructure planning, and you may view, download and share our informational brochure with your constituents.
- Resources
- 2023 EV Funding Guide
- EV Charging Station Survey
- EV Planning Guide for Cities
- EV Planning Guide for Property Managers
- EV Policy Memo Example – City of Covina
- EV Policy Memo Template for Cities
- EV Study Virtual Meeting Room
- PEV Site Suitability Scoring Methodology Report
- Regional Passenger Electric Vehicle (PEV) Infrastructure Plan and Final Report
- Toolbox Tuesday Recording (Dec. 2022)
- Toolbox Tuesday Slidedeck (Dec. 2022)
- Site Plan Examples: City of Glendora
- Site Plan Template
AI-Based Mobility Monitoring System & Analytics Demonstration Project Using Electric Vehicles
SCAG is partnered with the HORIBA Institute for Mobility and Connectivity2 (HIMaC2) at the University of California, Irvine, to research artificial intelligence (AI) and transportation energy efficiency in the city of Irvine. As part of this effort, two listening sessions in April 2023 and November 2024 presented results from research into uses of AI to improve safety and energy efficiency for transportation systems.
The Vehicle Technology Office of the U.S. Department of Energy awarded HIMaC2 with grant funding to research the use of AI for transportation systems. HIMaC2 researchers are collecting and analyzing anonymous traffic data at 25 intersections in Irvine to inform driving suggestions that improve air quality, traffic, energy efficiency, and safety. Simulations of this network will be modeled at the University of California, Irvine, Controlled Simulation Laboratory Platform and the Argonne National Laboratory to demonstrate how AI tools can operate at various scales to improve energy efficiency.
For general inquiries about the project, contact Blake Lane, Ph.D., at bal@apep.uci.edu and Marisa Laderach, Principal Regional Planner, at laderach@scag.ca.gov.
Please review the fact sheet for more information about this project.
Southern California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Readiness Initiative

The Southern California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Readiness Initiative developed a regional Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Readiness Plan, with complementary model subregional plans that advance strategies for the accelerated and streamlined deployment of PEV electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Additionally, the program established best practices for EV-ready building and public works guidelines, and helped streamline PEV EVSE permitting, installation and inspection processes. This plan is part of a larger push to establish support for the growth in PEV usage throughout California while promoting economic development within the green technology sector. The PEV Readiness Plan is available online.
- Resources
- PEV Readiness Plan - Introduction to PEVs
- PEV Readiness Plan - Chapters for Employers
- PEV Readiness Plan - Chapters for Building and Retail Owners
- PEV Readiness Plan - Chapters with Model Zoning and Building Codes
- PEV Readiness Plan - Chapters for Public Sector Planners
- SCAG PEV Readiness Plan Document
- South Bay Cities Subregional PEV Deployment Plan
- Western Riverside Subregional PEV Deployment Plan
Resources
Find links to Clean Cities partners and federal and state government agencies, as well as links to agencies and institutions in energy, transportation, and academia.
- Regional Clean Cities Coalitions
- U.S. Department of Energy
- ARPA-E Funded Projects
- Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center
- Alternative Fuels Station Locator Tool
- BBI International
- California Fuel Cell Partnership
- Clean Cities Newsletters
- Energy Information Administration (EIA) Renewables Page
- EPA/DOT – “State and Local Transportation Resources”
- Federal Energy Management Program
- Federal Transit Administration
- Find a Car
- Fuel Economy
- Idaho National Laboratory
- Link to Clean Cities Coordinators
- National Corn Growers Association
- National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Surface Transportation Policy Project
- U.S. Department of Energy
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- State Agencies
- Energy and Transportation Organizations
- AC Propulsion – eBox
- Advanced Transit Association
- American Coalition for Ethanol
- American Gas Association (Linde)
- American Methanol Institute
- American Petroleum Institute
- American Public Transportation Association
- California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership
- CalStart
- Clean Cities and Communities
- Clean Fuels Alliance America
- Center for Transportation and the Environment (Georgia)
- Donlen Corp
- E4 Mobility Alliance4 Mobility Alliance- Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation
- Electric Vehicle Association
- EV World
- Energy & Environmental Research Center
- Independent Petroleum Association of America
- Inform Inc.
- Fresh Energy
- Gas Technology Institute Energy
- National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc.
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- National Propane Gas Association
- National Petroleum Council
- Natural Gas Vehicles for America
- Renewable Fuels Association
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- The Energy and Resources Institute
- Universities
- Other Resources
The Global Warming Solutions Act

SCAG is addressing the climate change challenge through implementation of recent State legislation. In 2006, Assembly Bill No. 32 (AB 32), the California Global Warming Solutions Act, passed into law requiring that statewide GHG emissions be reduced to 1990 levels by 2020. This would represent reducing about 30 percent from business-as-usual emission levels projected for 2020. On December 11, 2008, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted a comprehensive Scoping Plan outlining the state’s strategy to achieve the 2020 GHG emission reduction target.
Sustainable Communities & The Climate Protection Act of 2008
Senate Bill No. 375 (SB 375), effective January 2009, also intends to implement a portion of AB 32 to reduce the GHG emissions from the use of autos and light trucks through land use and VMT Reduction policies. In addition, as a long-term statewide goal, Governor’s Executive Order (S-3-05) requires that by 2050 California reduce GHG emissions to 80 percent below the 1990 level.
Sustainable Communities Program
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) announces the Connect SoCal Sustainable Communities Program Call for Applications focused on Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice (SCP CEEEJ). SCP CEEEJ is a competitive Call for Applications, with an estimated budget of $5 million available through two funding sources, with $3 million available through REAP 2.0 resources and $2 million through Senate Bill 1 (SB1) resources.