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California grants for Native American tribal organizations

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Save-the-Day Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mendocino County facing urgent challenges that hinder their ability to serve the community effectively.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Addressing Climate Impacts
$35,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water and habitat conditions affected by climate change, targeting wildlife conservation efforts and emergency restoration activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Stream Flow Enhancement
$140,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve stream flows in California to benefit fish and wildlife, particularly in critical watersheds for salmonids and areas affected by climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
$20,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity is designed to support local conservation projects that enhance ecosystem resilience to climate change, promote carbon sequestration, and provide additional environmental and social benefits.

Environment
State governments
Community Health Aide Program: Tribal Planning and Implementation (TPI)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Indian Health Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American tribes and tribal organizations to develop and implement community health aide programs tailored to their specific healthcare needs.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program
$15,927,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve steelhead fish migration and restore their habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems affected by climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant
$200,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and resource conservation districts in California for the cleanup of illegal waste disposal sites on agricultural and ranch properties.

Environment
County governments
Employment and Training Pathways program (ETPP) Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$16,300,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Dec 8, 2025

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create job training and education programs for vulnerable populations in California, including English Language Learners, justice-involved individuals, opportunity youth, and veterans, to help them achieve economic stability and career advancement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public agencies for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Western United States that implement high-impact, sustainable programs benefiting their communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Riverine Stewardship Program
$13,000,000
California Department of Water Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water quality and supply, restore aquatic habitats, and enhance ecosystem functions, particularly benefiting native fish populations and promoting public-private partnerships.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides funding to Native American tribes, counties, cities, and special districts to acquire and position oil spill response equipment to safeguard local economic and environmental resources near state waters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Explore the Coast
$100,000
California State Coastal Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-centered projects that enhance coastal access and enjoyment for historically underserved populations in California, including low-income communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Pacific Redwoods Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis Action Fund
$25,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This fund provides financial support to Tribes and non-profit organizations in Northern California to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples through advocacy, research, and community recovery efforts.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program
$23,115,663
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding program provides financial support for projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems in California's Delta region, benefiting local communities and the environment.

Environment
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Grant Program
$4,000,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding provides financial support for projects that restore natural resources, enhance public access to outdoor recreation, and promote community resilience against wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
GFO-23-318 – BRIDGE 2024: Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy
$25,776,915
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to support innovative clean energy projects in California, targeting entrepreneurs and organizations that advance energy efficiency and renewable technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to California local governments, educational institutions, and eligible organizations for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate to improve infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, targeting public entities, state agencies, and private organizations in California.

Energy
City or township governments
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This program provides funding for projects that restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitats across the state, targeting local governments, conservation organizations, and other eligible entities involved in environmental restoration efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits