California grants for Special district governments
Explore 94 grant opportunities
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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.
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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.
Application Deadline
Jan 13, 2026
Date Added
Jul 19, 2025
This program provides funding to support civil engineering projects in California that utilize recycled tire materials for various sustainable infrastructure applications.
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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.
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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.
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Not specified
Date Added
Apr 15, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support for young residents and organizations in the Tri-City area to undertake educational and aesthetic environmental projects.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Apr 8, 2024
This grant provides financial support and resources to nonprofit organizations in Del Mar for projects that enhance community pride, preserve open spaces, and improve local cultural programs and events.
Application Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Date Added
Sep 18, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Application Deadline
Jan 31, 2026
Date Added
Jun 17, 2025
This funding opportunity supports public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California's Sierra-Cascade Region to implement wildfire prevention and forest resilience projects that benefit vulnerable communities.
Application Deadline
Jan 15, 2026
Date Added
Nov 21, 2025
This program provides funding to California cities, counties, nonprofits, and tribes to permanently protect agricultural lands from urban development, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Date Added
Jul 18, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Application Deadline
Nov 25, 2025
Date Added
Nov 8, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with a focus on increasing access for disadvantaged and rural communities.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 2, 2024
This grant provides funding for public events or educational opportunities that benefit the residents of Mendocino County, promoting community engagement and addressing local needs.
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Date Added
May 20, 2024
This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Date Added
May 1, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Apr 15, 2024
This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in the Tri-City area to develop local environmental projects that are educational or enhance community aesthetics, with a focus on sustainability.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 2, 2025
This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.
Application Deadline
Feb 2, 2026
Date Added
Nov 20, 2025
This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for projects that combat shoreline erosion and restore public beaches.
