Previous CERF program timeline updates are listed below.

Program Timeline

December 17, 2021
Finalized CERF Regions released
A document announcing the final 13 CERF Regions with the list of corresponding counties.
January 6, 2022
CERF Listening-Style Webinar
Video recording of the presentation portion of the Listening-Style Webinar.
February 14, 2022
Governor Newsom signs Senate Bill 115
Senate Bill 115 changed the funding source of CERF from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to State General Fund.
April 18, 2022
Second draft of the Planning Phase Draft Guidelines released
Second draft of the Planning Phase Draft Guidelines released for public input through a series of regional workshops
May 11, 2022
CERF Guidelines Workshop in Spanish
The Spanish Draft Guidelines Workshop written in Spanish.
May 12, 2022
CERF Guidelines Workshop in Cantonese
The Cantonese Draft Guidelines Workshop written in Cantonese.
May 18 & 19, 2022
CERF Regional Networking Sessions
Northern California, Inland California, Bay Area & Central Coast, and Southern California.

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Mary Collins
Mary is Senior Advisor for Climate & Economy. Prior to joining OPR, she was the Managing Director for the American Jobs Project, a non-profit think tank founded by Jennifer Granholm that focused on place-based economic development strategies to decarbonize our economy.