California Coalition Calls on State Leaders to Honor Climate Funding Commitments

Essential Funding Is at Risk

California committed to these investments. Now funding is being cut.

Following the May vote by the California Air Resources Board and the June adoption of the state budget, billions in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) programs are now at risk.

Under SB 840, California committed to annual funding for five statewide programs that deliver climate and community benefits:

• $840MAffordable Housing & Sustainable Communities
• $400MTransit & Intercity Rail Capital
• $200MLow Carbon Transit Operations
• $250MAB 617 Community Air Protection
• $130MSafe & Affordable Drinking Water

Current FY 2026–27 estimates fall approximately 82% short of those commitments.

Now Is the Time to Take Action

California can keep its promise. But leaders need to hear from us now.

The Legislature has until August 31 to act. Now is the time to encourage state leaders to uphold their commitments to essential transit, housing, clean air, and safe drinking water. Use the coalition toolkit below to help spread the word and urge state leaders to protect essential investments.

Paid for by the California Association for Coordinated Transportation, California Association of Councils of Governments, California Housing Consortium, and California Transit Association.