Round-2-Final-Guidelines..pdf

This is a guidelines document for the Extreme Heat Community Resilience Program (EHCRP) Round 2, administered by the County of Sacramento in partnership with the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). The County seeks proposals from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to serve as Co-Applicants in developing and submitting a joint grant application for an Early Infrastructure Project. The proposed project, Sacramento Beats the Heat: Cool 20 Infrastructure Plan, involves establishing a community cooling demonstration at Foothill Community Park while developing a broader infrastructure planning framework to identify and prioritize cost-effective cooling investments in heat-vulnerable County communities. The selected CBO partner must demonstrate strong community relationships, proven experience engaging vulnerable populations, and capacity to lead meaningful community co-design processes. The partnership will span the full 30-month grant term if awarded, requiring collaborative effort between the CBO and the County's PER team to translate community knowledge into implementable infrastructure solutions.

The guidelines establish specific criteria for CBO selection, emphasizing organizations with established credibility and engagement capabilities within vulnerable communities. Applicants must demonstrate financial stability, organizational capacity, and the ability to work collaboratively with County agencies throughout the grant period. The document outlines evaluation criteria, required documentation, and partnership expectations. Funding for the project derives from the state-administered EHCRP Round 2 grant program, with specific budget allocations contingent upon award of the joint application. The guidelines detail deliverables, community engagement requirements, and performance metrics that the selected CBO partner must meet throughout the 30-month implementation phase.