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California grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 154 grant opportunities

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
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
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Request for application (RFA) 25-10031 Local Training and Education Program for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (DV)
$1,171,200
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in implementing community-led initiatives that prevent domestic violence through education and social norm change, rather than providing direct services to victims.

Health
State governments
California Advanced Services Fund Adoption Account
Contact for amount
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, libraries, and nonprofits to improve broadband access and digital literacy in underserved communities across California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gilroy Assistance League Grant Program
$5,000
Gilroy Assistance League
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations and schools in South Santa Clara County that provide educational, recreational, or supportive services to youth aged 18 and under.

Youth
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
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Grant
Contact for amount
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and school-based health programs that serve residents of Pajaro Valley, focusing on promoting health equity and wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
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

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support for the development of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure specifically designed for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, targeting public and private entities involved in transportation and energy.

Energy
City or township governments
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Digital Divide Grant Program
$100,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to low-income public schools and nonprofit organizations in California to improve broadband access, technology resources, and digital literacy training for underserved communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
John and Maria Laffin Trust Fund
$10,000
John and Maria Laffin Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles for education, animal welfare, medical research, and humanitarian relief efforts.

Education
Nonprofits
California Credit Union Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
California Credit Union Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $500 to teachers in specific California counties to support innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning experiences.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Goleta City Grant Program
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve Goleta residents, focusing on community enhancement and assistance for low-income individuals, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Northern and Central California that are addressing poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
Representative Precision Medicine Research Through Partnerships
$153,000
California Department of Health and Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports doctoral students and research teams in California to conduct inclusive precision medicine research that addresses health disparities among historically underrepresented populations.

Health
Individuals
Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation
$2,375,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in California to engage and educate communities about methane emissions using satellite data, promoting climate action and environmental justice.

Environment
Nonprofits
City of Goleta Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to low-income residents, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta.

Community Development
Nonprofits