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Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Catalyst Predevelopment Phase of work.
This document shares all the information Uplift has to date on the California State Catalyst Predevelopment Phase.
The Catalyst Predevelopment Phase is a part of the California Jobs First program aimed at seeding investment into regional strategies and projects that drive innovation, growth, and community impact. Uplift was awarded $9 million for sector-specific predevelopment activities that support strategic projects and initiatives in the Central Coast region, in alignment with strategies set forth in the Regional Plan Part II.
After developing a detailed analysis of the six-county Central Coast region and specific strategies to uplift our region’s residents. Uplift is now embarking on the next phase of work – the Catalyst Predevelopment Phase – to move these strategies into action and impact. We invite you to join this collective movement for economic prosperity. We are eager for your collaboration, project ideas, and partnership as we seek solutions at the intersection of innovation, growth, and community impact.
Support sector-specific predevelopment activities that align with strategies identified in Uplift’s Regional Plan Part II, ensure disinvested communities are the primary beneficiaries, and allow projects to leverage federal, state, and private dollars.
Applicants can be nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, local governments, community foundations, or labor organizations. While private entities are not eligible to be lead applicants, public-private collaboration is encouraged.
Concept: Up to $50,000 Grant
Early stages of development
Accelerator: Up to $250,000 Grant
Beyond the initial idea phase and taking shape through early planning and analysis
Launchpad: Up to $1,000,000 Grant
Feasible and viable but requires funding to clear final hurdles
A living document to publically share answers to questions regarding the NOFO. Uplift team will update this document with additional information as needed.
Uplift hosted a Bidders Forum for prospective applicants on October 11th. All applicants are encouraged to review the meeting recording and slide deck.
To be considered for a Catalyst Predevelopment Grant, entities must first submit an LOI by Friday, October 18, at 5:00 PM PDT.
After reviewing the LOIs, Uplift will notify applicants who are selected to proceed with submitting an application. Applications are due by Friday, December 13, 2024, by 5:00 PM PST. Uplift will review applications and notify applicants of their award status by mid-January.
If the NOFO or the Q&A documents do not address your questions, please submit your questions to Uplift through the public inquiry form.
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