Office of Planning & Research Tender

**note: Proposers Must Be A Non-profit Organization To Qualify For Submitting A Proposal To This Solicitation** the State Of California Has Authorized California Volunteers, Office Of The Governor To Annually Provide Contractual Dollars To Support Volunteer Generation And Engagement. A Total Of $425,984.24 Is Available For Fiscal Year 23/24 Starting In Fiscal Year 22/23 To Further Build A Statewide Infrastructure To Increase Volunteer Engagement And Support #californiansforall, Governor Newsom¿s Call To Service. launched In April 2020, In Response To Covid-19, #californiansforall Has Grown To Encompass California Volunteers¿ Unique Approach To Mobilizing All Californians To Support Their Communities, Whether Through Service-oriented Careers, Terms Of Service, Organized Volunteering, Or Individual Action. Since April 2020, More Than 317,000 People Have Joined #californiansforall And Connected With Over 61,000 Volunteer Opportunities Ranging From Food Insecurity To Education To Climate Action To Vaccine Related Efforts. in Addition To The #californiansforall Members, Volunteers Signed Up To Support Their Communities Through Other Entities, Such As Local Jurisdictions, Faith-based Organizations, Community-based Organizations, And Volunteer Centers. This Rfp Builds On This Mass Engagement Over The Last Three Years To Create An Ongoing Opportunity To Support State Priorities, Such As Disaster Response And Climate Action. the Goal Is To Continue To Expand Opportunities For Volunteers To Take Climate Action. the Objectives Are: ¿ to Continue Engaging Volunteers Across The State ¿ to Ensure Volunteers Are A Diverse Group Of Individuals Representing The Communities Being Served,          Including Historically Underserved Neighborhoods. ¿ to Provide Volunteers With Opportunities To Assist In Climate Action. proposals Should Design An Engagement Plan That: raises Awareness Of Climate Actions Important To Their Local Community Through Volunteerism. ¿ expands Local Opportunities For Volunteers To Take Important Local Climate Action Throughout The Grant Period. ¿ continually Engage New Volunteers In Climate Action, As Defined By The California Climate Action Corps         Program Focus Areas: Urban Greening, Organic Waste And Edible Food Recovery, And Wildfire Resiliency.