About the Program
What is CalSMP?
The California Satellite Methane Project, or CalSMP, is a California Air Resources Board program that uses satellites to detect large methane leaks across the state. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, trapping roughly 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide over a 20 year period, and sources such as oil and gas equipment, landfills, and dairies are often located close to where people live. Satellite imaging gives the state a faster way to find these emissions and get them addressed, and every detected plume is published publicly along with the actions taken in response.
Detecting methane is only part of the work. The data also has to reach the people living closest to these sources in a form they can actually use. That is what the CalSMP Community Engagement Project supports. Through this community engagement initiative, local organizations will help bridge the gap between technical data and meaningful community action.
Funding Opportunities
Four Ways to Bring this Work to Your Community
CBOs may apply for multiple subgrants. See application and RFP for more details.
Local Community Engagement
Conduct outreach and education within specific communities.
Up to $200,000
Statewide, Source-specific Content Expert
Develop educational resources focused on a specific methane source type.
Up to $200,000
Regional Coordinator (RC) for Kern County
Coordinate outreach efforts in Kern County.
Up to $200,000
Special Project
Implement innovative activities outside the scope of other program components.
Up to $200,000
Who Should Apply
Eligible Applicants
Applicants should have experience in community outreach, environmental justice, public health, climate, air quality, energy, land use, transportation, or related issues.
Organizations may be a:
- Community-based nonprofit
- Tribal government
- Environmental Justice Organization
- Community College with Demonstrated Community Engagement
- Organization Serving Disadvantaged or Underserved Communities
Attend Information Session
Application Information Session
Join us to learn about funding opportunities, application requirements, and available support for organizations interested in applying for a CalSMP Community Engagement Subgrant.
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Date
October 22, 2026
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Time
2:00 - 3:00 PM
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Format
Virtual Zoom Meeting
What You'll Learn
Applicants are encouraged to submit questions before the Information Session. Questions submitted by September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT will be prioritized during the Applicant Q&A Session.