Community Investments to Date
Bay REPAIR Local Community Benefits Fund: Round 1
Round 1 of the Bay REPAIR Local Community Benefits Fund awarded more than $105 million through 28 grants to over 60 lead and co-applicant entities, including municipalities, educational institutions, unions, economic development and public benefit corporations, and community organizations. Funding comes from major settlements with the Valero refinery in Benicia and the Chevron refinery in Richmond, along with other penalties paid by polluters. The grants will support projects serving Benicia, Richmond, and surrounding communities, including Concord, Crockett, El Sobrante, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, San Pablo, and Vallejo. Explore the investments below to learn about the organizations leading this work and the projects planned for each community.
Benicia and Surrounding Communities
Explore Round 1 investments in healthier schools and homes, healthcare services, clean energy, workforce training, and community leadership.
Richmond and Surrounding Communities
Explore Round 1 investments in healthy homes, greener neighborhoods, clean transportation, community resilience, and workforce opportunities.
Round 1 Local Community Benefits Fund - Applications Now Closed
The Local Community Benefits Fund supports community-driven projects that reduce air pollution, improve health outcomes, and build economic resilience for a just transition away from the harmful effects of a fossil-fuel economy. Applications for Round 1 of the Bay REPAIR Local Community Benefits Fund are now closed. Guidelines, application materials, and supporting resources remain available below for reference. Visit Funding Opportunities for information about future announcements.
Round 1 Guidelines and Calls for Projects
- Round 1 Guidelines
- Call for Projects – Benicia and Surrounding Communities
- Call for Projects – Richmond and Surrounding Communities
Round 1 Application Resources
Round 1 Informational Webinars
- Benicia and Surrounding Communities: Slides and Webinar Recording
- Richmond and Surrounding Communities: Slides and Webinar Recording
Round 1 FAQ
Round 1 Program Timeline
- January 29, 2026: Grant applications open
- May 1, 2026: Benicia Catalyst Grant application deadline
- May 29, 2026: Deadline for all grant applications across eligible communities (excluding Benicia Catalyst Grant)
- September-October 2026: Grant recommendations adopted by Board of Directors
- Spring 2027: Projects launch
Submitted Round 1 Grant Applications
Last Updated: 2026/11/10