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Use this directory to search for federal, state, and local contacts that may provide funding, permitting, or planning support for your community & place-based needs and initiatives. Contacts can be filtered by location or community development topic.

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The link provided on each contact card links to contact information provided on the organization's website. Some organizations may have regional and topic specific support that are not explicitly listed on their contact page. Reach out to your GO-Biz regional economic recovery coordinator for further technical assistance and support connecting to federal, state, and local partners.

CONTACT CPBS

Regional 599
State 86
Federal 34
Tribal 10

San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG)

Community Development Areas:
  • Transportation,
  • Land Use & Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

SLOCOG is an association of local governments in San Luis Obispo County. Their primary responsibilities include transportation planning and funding for the region, while also serving as a forum for the study and resolution of regional issues.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(805) 781-4219
dhsh@sfgov.org

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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC)

Community Development Areas:
  • Transportation,
  • Land Use & Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is an autonomous regional transportation planning agency headquartered in downtown Santa Cruz. 

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(831) 460-3200

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Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments

Community Development Areas:
  • Transportation,
  • Land Use & Development,
  • Natural Resources & Conservation
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

AMBAG provides strategic leadership and services to analyze, plan and implement regional policies for the benefit of the Counties and Cities of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz, balancing local control with regional collaboration.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(831) 883.3750

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Coastal Commons Land Trust

Community Development Areas:
  • Land Use & Development,
  • Housing & Homelessness
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

Coastal Commons Land Trust is the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Cruz County. Inspired by a the broader CLT nationwide movement, Coastal Commons was founded by a group of community organizers, students, and local experts to address the housing crisis in our community. 

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact

pio@sandag.org

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Housing for Health Partnership

Community Development Areas:
  • Housing & Homelessness
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) serves as the federally-designated Continuum of Care (CoC) for Santa Cruz County and coordinates resources, programs and services focused on preventing and ending homelessness.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(831) 454-7312

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The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers

Community Development Areas:
  • Housing & Homelessness
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The missions of CHSP is to eliminate homelessness in Monterey and San Benito Counties by promoting regional partnerships and interagency collaboration for a comprehensive system of housing for our diverse population.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(831) 883-3080
stateadmin@aicccal.org

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Ventura County Continuum of Care Alliance

Community Development Areas:
  • Housing & Homelessness
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The Ventura County Continuum of Care Alliance is a collaborative group dedicated to promoting a safe, desirable and thriving community by ending homelessness in Ventura County.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact

ridercomments@goventura.org

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Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care

Community Development Areas:
  • Housing & Homelessness
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The County of Santa Barbara Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is a regional crisis response
system designed to assist individuals (including unaccompanied youth) and families
experiencing homelessness

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(805) 568-3520
info@sbcag.org

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