RRRISE Catalyst Pre-development Funds Request for Proposal (RFP)

Redwood Region RISE Launches Catalyst Funds Request for Proposal

On November 18, The California Center for Rural Policy announced a transformative $9 million grant opportunity through the Redwood Region RISE (Resilient Inclusive Sustainable Economy) initiative. The funding opportunity, which closed at 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2025, will support up to 10 pre-development projects aimed at strengthening the economic fabric of the Redwood Region, with all projects to be completed by September 2026.

Advancing Pre-Development Projects in the Redwood Region

Redwood Region RISE south both exploratory and near-implementation-ready projects that align with the RRRISE Regional Roadmap and Collaborative objectives. Eligible applicants included any incorporated entities, government bodies, or Tribal organizations capable of contract management and fund administration.

Cross-sector and community collaboration was strongly encouraged, as the program aims to position projects for successful implementation funding in the future.

Technical Assistance & Questions

Scroll down to explore all the technical assistance and resources available to applicants during the RFP period.

Application Submission

Applications were accepted through online submission, email, or mail until the January 15, 2025 deadline.

Download Request for Proposal (PDF) Spanish Version Here

Download Application Form (PDF)

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Budget Template for RFP (Spreadsheet)

Download Request for Proposal (Accessible Word Version)

Technical Assistance & Other Resources That Were Available During the Request for Proposal:

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Redwood Region RISE Project Resources

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Catalyst RFP Timeline

RRRRISE Catalyst Pre-development RFP Timeline

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RFP Walkthrough Recording

Watch a recorded presentation covering key details about Redwood Region RISE's Catalyst Pre-development Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

(Focus on minutes 23:00 to 60:08)

Frequently Asked Questions

Our team has diligently gathered and addressed questions during the Catalyst Pre-development Request For Proposal (RFP) process. To support your information needs, we have created a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document that was updated weekly every Thursday throughout the RFP application period.

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Drop-in Q&A Zoom Sessions

Applicants with questions about the RFP were encouraged to join an informal drop-in Question and Answer Zoom Session in the months leading up to the deadline:

  1. December 5, 2024, 12pm-1pm
    Zoom Link
    Meeting ID: 871 9790 9638 | Passcode: 232014

  2. January 6, 2025, 12pm-1pm
    Zoom Link
    Meeting ID: 865 8421 2792 | Passcode: 453084

Technical Assistance: Grant Writing Mentors

Grant Writing Mentors were available to guide applicants in developing strong proposals by providing strategic feedback, tailored project advice, and collaborative review sessions. They were here to help refine proposals while ensuring applicants maintain full ownership of their project's vision. Mentors offered constructive guidance within agreed time commitments without writing the proposal or designing the project for the applicant.

Please note: TA was available through January 13, 2025

Request Grant Writing Mentorship

Technical Assistance: Sector & Finance Experts

Redwood Region RISE's four Sector Investment Coordinators and the Economic Development Finance (EDF) Working Group were available to provide technical assistance to help project initiators develop tailored access-to-capital strategies, guiding teams in identifying funding opportunities and optimizing financial structures for sustainable long-term success.

Please note: TA was available through January 13, 2025

Email ccrp@humboldt.edu to receive Sector and Finance TA

Questions or Concerns...

1. About the Process

Do you have any questions or concerns about the Redwood Region RISE Catalyst Pre-development Request For Proposal process?

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2. About Technical Assistance (TA)

Questions/concerns about support from RRRISE's Grant Writing Mentors, Sector Investment Coordinators, or the EDF Working Group?

Contact CCRP