CALIFONIA CONEAION CO GAN OGAM OOIION GAN GIDELINE ALICAION C L C C FNDED B OOIION CALIFONIA DOGH AE AK CLIMAE COAAL OECION AND ODOO ACCE FO ALL AC OF a TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Direct all correspondence and grant applications to your assigned Local Corps Grant Coordinator: Anthony Pham Lauren Crachy Local Corps Grant Coordinator Local Corps Grant Coordinator (916) 341-3231 (916) 341-3183 [email protected] [email protected] • Civicorps • Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps • Los Angeles Conservation Corps • Conservation Corps of Long Beach • Orange County Conservation Corps • Conservation Corps North Bay • Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps • Fresno Local Conservation Corps • San Francisco Conservation Corps • Greater Valley Conservation Corps • Sequoia Community Corps • San Jose Conservation Corps • Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire • Urban Corps of San Diego County * NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic and State of Emergency, the California Conservation Corps’ Grants Team is currently teleworking indefinitely. It is strongly encouraged that you send all documentation and correspondence electronically. If electronic transmission is not feasible, please notify your Local Corps Grant Coordinator that physical mail is expected at our Headquarters’ building. Mailed documentation may result in a delay in processing. * ii TABLE OF CONTENTS I. OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Funds Available to Certified Local Conservation Corps .................................................................... 1 Priorities for Proposition 68 .............................................................................................................. 1 Applicant Eligibility ........................................................................................................................... 1 Calendar of Key Dates ..................................................................................................................... 2 Approval of Projects and the Project Performance Period ................................................................ 2 Overview of Grant Process............................................................................................................... 3 II. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 4 General Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 4 Eligible Projects ................................................................................................................................ 4 Ineligible Projects ............................................................................................................................. 7 Additional Requirements for the Development of Property and/or Facilities ...................................... 8 Additional Requirements for Acquisition of Real Property ................................................................. 8 III. ELIGIBLE COSTS .............................................................................................................................. 9 Direct Project Personnel ................................................................................................................... 9 Direct Project Management ............................................................................................................ 10 Direct Operating Expenses & Equipment (OE&E) .......................................................................... 10 Indirect Costs ................................................................................................................................. 12 Contingency ................................................................................................................................... 13 Additional Eligible Costs for Facility or Equipment Acquisition Projects .......................................... 13 IV. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & SAMPLE FORMS ..................................................................... 15 Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Application Checklist ...................................................................................................................... 16 Proposition 68 Grant Application Form ........................................................................................... 18 Proposal Summary ......................................................................................................................... 22 Supplemental Questions: Organizational & Fiscal Capacity ........................................................... 24 CCC Form 510 – Budget Estimate Form ........................................................................................ 25 CCC Form 509 – Hourly Rate Justification Form ............................................................................ 27 Hourly Rate Justification Narrative Instructions .............................................................................. 28 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ................................................................................. 29 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ..................................................................................... 31 Site Control and Land Tenure Requirements ................................................................................. 31 Willing Seller Letter ........................................................................................................................ 33 CCC Form 531 – Property Acquisition Budget Estimate Form ........................................................ 34 STD Form 204 – Payee Data Record Instructions .......................................................................... 35 STD Form 204 – Payee Data Record ............................................................................................. 36 Appeals Process ............................................................................................................................ 37 V. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................................................... 38 Project Approvals ........................................................................................................................... 38 Changes to an Approved Project .................................................................................................... 38 Payment of Grant Funds ................................................................................................................ 39 Reporting Requirements ................................................................................................................ 41 Accountability Requirements .......................................................................................................... 42 iii VI. APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................... 43 APPENDIX A: Disadvantaged and Severely Disadvantaged Communities .................................... 43 APPENDIX B: Acknowledgement Signage .................................................................................... 44 APPENDIX C: Acquisition of Real Property – Required Documents & Grant Acquisition Process .. 45 APPENDIX D: Department of General Services (DGS) Appraisal Specifications ............................ 48 APPENDIX E: Notice of Completion ............................................................................................... 50 APPENDIX F: Relevant Bond Language ........................................................................................ 51 APPENDIX G: Term Definitions ..................................................................................................... 57 iv I. OVERVIEW Introduction Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (hence referred to as the “Act”), was passed by the voters in June 2018. It added Section 5096.611, Section 75089.5 and Division 45 (commencing with Section 80000) to the Public Resources Code (PRC), and Section 79772.5 to the Water Code. Section 80136 of Chapter 10: Climate Preparedness, Habitat Resiliency, Resource Enhancement, and Innovation authorizes the Legislature to appropriate $40,000,000 to the California Conservation Corps (CCC) for natural resource conservation projects, and for equipment and facilities acquisition, development, restoration, and rehabilitation. Not less than 50% of the amount available shall be allocated for grants to certified local community conservation corps. Section 80130 of the Act states that funds are available for projects that plan, develop and implement climate adaptation and resiliency. Eligible projects shall: • Improve a community’s ability to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change; • Improve and protect coastal and rural economies, agricultural viability, wildlife corridors or habitat; • Develop future recreational opportunities; and/or