The State of California is making $125 million available state-wide for grant funding within the Implementation Phase of the Regional Investment Initiative (RII) program.
California Regional Investment Initiative (RII) Implementation Phase Request for Proposal (RFP)
The grants of at least $500,000 per project within this phase will be awarded on a rolling and competitive basis to economic development projects that are informed by Uplift’s work. The Implementation Phase has an anticipated Period of Performance (POP) of 24 months, with an anticipated start date of September 2025. The Implementation Phase is designed as a two-review-period competition to:
- Select regional coalitions and their project clusters that advance sector growth in one or more regions and,
- Invest in highly competitive individual projects from within the cluster.
Two Review Periods for Implementation Phase Funding:
Round 1
Notice of Intent Due: March 26, 2025 • Pre-Application Due: April 23, 2025 • Full Application Due: May 28, 2025
Round 2
Notice of Intent Due: March 20, 2026 • Pre-Application Due: April 17, 2026 • Full Application Due: May 22, 2026
If you have any questions regarding the Application Package after having carefully reviewed the RFP, please email GO-Biz at regionalinvestment@gobiz.ca.gov.
