Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program - Cohort 4 RFP 2026
State of CaliforniaState Government · Sacramento, CA- Due
- Mar 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) is issuing a Request for Proposals for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety (Prop 64) Grant Program, Cohort 4, with $125 million in total available state funding. Eligible local jurisdictions in California (cities and counties) may apply for grant awards ranging up to $1,000,000 for small jurisdictions, $4,500,000 for medium jurisdictions, and $6,000,000 for large jurisdictions. The grant period runs from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031, which includes a 5-year service delivery period and six months for final evaluation and audit. Proposed projects must address local impacts to public health and safety resulting from the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis by falling within one or more of four Project Purpose Areas (PPAs): Youth Development/Youth Prevention and Intervention, Public Health, Public Safety/Enforcement, and Environmental Impacts. Priority points are awarded to applicants dedicating at least 70 percent of their project budget to illicit cannabis enforcement activities under PPA 3. Proposals must be submitted through the BSCC Submittable Application Portal no later than 3:00 p.m. PST on March 30, 2026. A virtual grant information session will be held on March 2, 2026, and technical questions will be accepted through March 10, 2026.
Project Need (20%), Project Description (40%), Project Organizational Capacity and Coordination (15%), Project Evaluation (15%), Project Budget (10%)
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Summary
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) is issuing a Request for Proposals for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety (Prop 64) Grant Program, Cohort 4, with $125 million in total available state funding.
Eligible local jurisdictions in California (cities and counties) may apply for grant awards ranging up to $1,000,000 for small jurisdictions, $4,500,000 for medium jurisdictions, and $6,000,000 for large jurisdictions. The grant period runs from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031, which includes a 5-year service delivery period and six months for final evaluation and audit. Proposed projects must address local impacts to public health and safety resulting from the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis by falling within one or more of four Project Purpose Areas (PPAs): Youth Development/Youth Prevention and Intervention, Public Health, Public Safety/Enforcement, and Environmental Impacts. Priority points are awarded to applicants dedicating at least 70 percent of their project budget to illicit cannabis enforcement activities under PPA 3. Proposals must be submitted through the BSCC Submittable Application Portal no later than 3:00 p.m. PST on March 30, 2026. A virtual grant information session will be held on March 2, 2026, and technical questions will be accepted through March 10, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Project Budget Attachment, Letter of Eligibility, Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft and Embezzlement, Criteria and Assurance for Non-Governmental Organizations that Receive BSCC Grant Funds as a Subcontractor, Project Work Plan
- Submit to
- https://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-public-health-safety-grant-program/
- Duration
- 66 months
- Scope location
- California
- Reported agency
- Board of State and Community Corrections
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from State of California?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-public-health-safety-grant-program/.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including State of California in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project Need (20%), Project Description (40%), Project Organizational Capacity and Coordination (15%), Project Evaluation (15%), Project Budget (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Project Budget Attachment, Letter of Eligibility, Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft and Embezzlement, Criteria and Assurance for Non-Governmental Organizations. Review the full document from State of California for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.