The September TECC-X webinar was jointly hosted by the TECC and TCHP teams on the topic of “State and Federal Resources to Advance Tribal Economic Development.” The TECC team shared more about its Innovation Ecosystem which aims to transform the Southern California Tribal region into a magnet for energy and climate focused economic development. The session featured presentations by representatives of the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), and California Employment Training Panel (ETP) to discuss assistance programs and resources for advancing Tribal economic development, workforce development, and business ventures.
Resources Shared:
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
- CA Business Investment Guide
- California Jobs First – State Economic Blueprint
- TECC’s current economic development work funded by GO-Biz
Employment Training Panel (ETP)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- USDA Rural Development website
- USDA Rural Energy America Program (REAP) page
- USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Powering Affordable Reliable Technology (PART) Program
TECC & TCHP
- Get engaged in TECC’s Innovation Ecosystem!
- Register for the 2026 Tribal Climate and Health Adaptation Summit on Nov. 4 @ Pala
Additional resources shared:
- CalEPA Youth Council Application deadline extended to Oct. 5
- CA Native American GIS
