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California grants for County governments

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Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at cleaning up and restoring watersheds affected by illegal cannabis operations, enhancing wildlife habitats, and improving water conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
School Breakfast Program and Summer Meals Start-Up and Expansion Grants
$15,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to school food authorities in California to start or expand programs that deliver nutritious meals to students, particularly in areas with high rates of free or reduced-price meal eligibility.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Wildlife Corridors – Nature Based Solutions
$42,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in California to implement environmental restoration projects that enhance wildlife corridors, improve habitat resilience, and address climate impacts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Digital Divide Grant Program
$100,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to low-income schools and community organizations in California to improve digital access and equity for students through infrastructure, devices, and training.

Education
Nonprofits
Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0
$9,500,000
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to community organizations that support individuals transitioning from incarceration to stable employment through training, apprenticeships, and supportive services in California.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Recruitment and Retention Grant
$10,000,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2028

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in California to help them recruit and retain qualified food service personnel, ensuring high-quality nutrition services for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
California Forest Improvement Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Oak Woodlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to landowners, conservation groups, and local governments in California to support projects that conserve and restore oak woodlands while promoting sustainable ranching and farming practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program
Contact for amount
California Energy Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to applicants seeking federal funding for clean hydrogen projects, specifically those applying for opportunities from the Department of Energy.

Energy
Small businesses
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program
$87,500,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems across California, targeting local governments, non-profits, and other organizations involved in watershed management and environmental conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Civil Money Penalty In-Person Visitation
$12,774,440
California Department of Public Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified Skilled Nursing Facilities to acquire equipment that facilitates safe in-person visits for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health
Small businesses
Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks for Colonias
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities along the U.S.-Mexico border to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal services, addressing serious health risks in historically underserved areas.

Infrastructure
State governments
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program
$5,761,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance climate resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and improve water management in California's rivers and streams.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to marina operators in California for the maintenance and operation of sewage pumpout systems, ensuring responsible waste management for recreational boaters.

Environment
Small businesses
Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance public access to California's natural areas, prioritizing initiatives for boating, hunting, fishing, and wildlife-oriented recreation, aimed at benefiting all residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public entities in California for the cleanup and remediation of legacy disposal sites that were closed before current landfill regulations were established.

Environment
County governments
Desert Conservation Program
$1,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding for projects that protect and restore the natural and cultural resources of California's Mojave and Colorado Deserts, targeting land acquisition, habitat restoration, and biodiversity enhancement efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Riparian Habitat Conservation
$3,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding for projects that aim to protect and restore riparian habitats in California, targeting organizations and groups involved in environmental conservation and habitat restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Children's Hospital Program of 2008 – Children's Hospitals (3rd funding round)
$11,226,785
California State Treasurer's Office
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides funding to 13 designated children's hospitals in California to support capital improvement projects that enhance the health and welfare of critically ill children.

Health
Nonprofits