The Coachella Prospera Collaborative Stakeholder Structure emerged from a deep rooted, community driven planning effort aimed at addressing environmental justice, economic opportunity, and public health in Coachella’s neighborhoods most affected by pollution and underinvestment. Residents who live, work, own property, or serve the community were invited to participate in public workshops, and community meetings to shape a collective vision for the city’s future.

This inclusive process brought together residents, nonprofit partners, local businesses, and local agencies to identify key projects that will strengthen neighborhoods, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance quality of life. The proposal was spearheaded by the City of Coachella’s Economic Development Department, which led a robust engagement and planning process. Their leadership resulted in a successful application to the California Strategic GrowthCouncil, ultimately securing $22 million from the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program to launch the Coachella Prospera initiative. The department continues to lead the program’s implementation with strong interagency coordination and community accountability.

In 2023, the California Strategic Growth Council awarded Coachella one of the state’s larges community driven climate grants through the Transformative Climate Communities Program.
This selection reflects the city’s:

•High concentration of residents in disadvantaged communities, as identified by
CalEnviroScreen and other equity-based tools.

•Legacy of agricultural labor and environmental exposure, particularly in areas with poor
air quality, limited tree canopy, and lacking infrastructure.

•Track record of local leadership, community planning, and readiness to scale climate-
smart investments through coordinated implementation.

The TCC funds support transformative, neighborhood investments that cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve community health, housing, transportation, and green space. Rather than small, disconnected efforts, the funding emphasizes larger, interconnected projects that support economic, environmental, and social benefits.

Because these dollars come from the state’s Cap and Trade program, all funded projects must demonstrate climate benefits while directly benefiting low-income households and historically underserved communities.