Next Round of Implementation Phase Request for Proposal (RFP)

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Implementation Phase Request for Proposal (RFP) California Regional Investment Initiative

And just like that, the next round of funding is here! Implementation Phase grants (opens in a new tab) are intended to allow a range of activities related to economic growth, job training and access, business development, and research and development, all with the primary goal of supporting the creation, attraction, and access to good-paying jobs for Californians.

The grants within this phase will be awarded on a rolling and competitive basis to economic development projects. The Implementation Phase is designed as a two-phase competition to:

1. Select regional coalitions and their project clusters that advance sector growth in one or more regions
2. Invest in highly competitive individual projects from within the cluster

Applicants should form regional/cross-regional coalitions, in coordination with private sector and other partners, that share a common vision for how Implementation funds could begin to scale sector growth. Together the regional coalition will identify project clusters to propose for funding.

Project clusters are defined as between three and eight aligned and interconnected projects organized under a singular vision to grow one sector (as identified in the “Accelerate” and “Bet” categories within the State Economic Blueprint (opens in a new tab)). Projects included in the cluster should be ready for implementation and completed within the 24-month performance period.

Round 2

• Notice of Intent Due: November 5, 2025
• Pre-Application Due: December 3, 2025
• Full Application Due: January 16, 2026

Upcoming Office Hours for Interested Applicants

• Office Hour #1 —September 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm (opens in a new tab)
• Office Hour #2—September 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm (opens in a new tab)