LEEP Direct Grant Categories
- Regulatory compliance
- Capital Improvement
- Fixtures or Equipment
- Training and Retention of Equity Verified Workforce
Sample projects for how grant funds can be used in each of these categories are summarized below.
Regulatory Compliance Sample Projects:
- Survey or Site Plan Development
- Biological Study/ Botanical or Fish and Wildlife Survey
- Site Management Plan
- Storm and Wastewater Management
- Water Availability Analysis
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Cleanup or Abatement of Hazardous Materials
- Stream and Stream Bank Restoration
- Permit(s) associated with capital improvement project
Capital Improvement Sample Projects:
- Culvert Installation or Replacement
- Rainwater Catchment System Installation
- Installing Solar Electrical System to Replace Generators
- Road or Parking Area Remediation
- Accessibility related project (ADA Requirements for Building Project)
Fixtures or Equipment Sample Projects:
- Rain Catchment Water Tank
- Ventilation System for indoor cultivation
- Machinery
- Road or Parking Area Remediation
Training and Retention of Equity Verified Workforce Sample Projects:
- Training of equity verified candidates
- Employee Skill Related Training Course
- Organic Farming Certification
- Generative Farming and Bio Dynamic Certification
- OSHA Training
General Business Purpose Categories:
- Small business support services offering technical assistance or professional services including but not limited to consultants providing technical assistance and support with CEQA analysis and Appendix G development, biological studies, bookkeeping, accounting, legal assistance with entity development, insurance requirements, and required surety bonds.
- Assistance securing business locations prior to or during the application process. This could include rent and/or lease assistance to support those who need to relocate.
- Assistance in required trainings such as Cal OSHA
- Purchase Insurance