§ 91545. — 91545. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 83, Sec. 2.)

(a)
Of the funds made available by Section 91500, fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the California Conservation Corps or certified community conservation corps, as defined in Section 14507.5, and nonprofit workforce organizations for demonstrated jobs projects, including either of the following:
(1)
Projects to mitigate unemployment and assist the state with the implementation of critical natural resources, transportation, energy, and housing infrastructure to promote climate resilience.
(2)
Projects to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and rehabilitate following natural disasters, declared emergencies, or
climate-related impacts to communities.
(b)
At least 60 percent of the amount available pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be available to certified community conservation corps, as defined in Section 14507.5.
(c)
Eligible workforce organizations include nonprofits, local agencies, and joint powers authorities that have programs that provide park and conservation employment training.
(d)
The California Conservation Corps may expend the funds made available as grants to certified community conservation corps for purposes specified in this section.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 83, Sec. 2. (SB 867) Approved in Proposition 4 at the November 5, 2024, election. Effective November 6, 2024.