2022 Announcements

OPR Launches Regional Resilience Grant Program Listening Session Series at ICARP Technical Advisory Council Meeting

The ICARP Regional Resilience Grant Program kicks off engagement with a series of listening sessions later this month.

OPR Commemorates Deputy Director Nuin-Tara Key’s Leadership and Contributions to Statewide Climate Adaptation and Resilience

OPR is filled with gratitude for the leadership of Nuin-Tara Key, who steps down after her tenure as Deputy Director of Climate Resilience.

State Announces $65 Million for Inclusive, Regional Economic Planning

Today, OPR, in partnership with GO-Biz and LWDA, opened applications for $65 million in Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Planning Grants to Create Sustainable, Climate-Resilient Jobs in California.

OPR Announces AB 928 Committee Membership and Facilitator Award

The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) welcomes appointees to the newly created Associate Degree for Transfer Intersegmental Implementation Committee (AB 928 Committee).

OPR releases 2020-2021 ICARP Impact Report

The 2020–2021 Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Impact Report describes the core components of the State’s framework for climate adaptation and ICARP’s key accomplishments from 2020 and 2021.

OPR Announces American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Seminar for Local Governments

OPR will host an in-depth seminar to help local governments comply with recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. This free webinar is hosted by OPR and presented by CliftonLarsonAllen.

California Launches Updated Climate Adaptation Strategy to Protect Communities from Accelerating Impacts

The California Climate Adaptation Strategy connects the state’s existing and planned climate adaptation efforts, showing how they fit together to achieve California’s six climate resilience priorities.

OPR Launches the Climate Adaptation Planning Grant Program

OPR’s Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) invites the public to attend its quarterly Technical Advisory Council meeting on Friday, March 25 to learn more about the new Adaptation Planning Grant program and provide input that will inform the program’s objectives and guidelines.

OPR Announces 2022 Federal Grant Webinar Series

Join OPR for a series of federal grants-related webinars taking place throughout 2022. Learn how to build a strong foundation for getting started in federal grants.

OPR Announces RFP on AB 928 Implementation

OPR seeks proposals for a third-party planning facilitator (AB 928 Facilitator) to support the work of the newly created Associate Degree for Transfer Intersegmental Implementation Committee (AB 928 Committee).

Governor Newsom Proposes New Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications as part of California Blueprint

As part of the 2022-23 proposed budget, Governor Newsom has proposed to create, within OPR, the new Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications to take on the critical role of managing priority public education and community engagement efforts and provide ongoing support to community-based organizations.

California Releases Draft Extreme Heat Action Plan to Protect Communities Across the State

The draft action plan outlines a strategic and comprehensive set of State actions to adapt and build resilience to extreme heat. The public is invited to provide input on the draft during the January 24 public comment workshop.

General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports Webinar

Join us for a webinar that will assist local governments in preparing their General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports due April 1, 2022.