California grants for Special district governments
Explore 77 grant opportunities
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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
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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.
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Oct 16, 2025
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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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Not specified
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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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Oct 15, 2025
Date Added
Sep 9, 2025
This funding opportunity supports food recovery organizations, nonprofits, public agencies, and businesses in Monterey County to divert edible food from landfills and distribute it to those in need, in line with California's sustainability goals.
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Not specified
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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.
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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.
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Not specified
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May 12, 2024
This program provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers for cleaning up and preventing illegal dumping on their properties.
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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.
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Nov 5, 2025
Date Added
Sep 16, 2025
This grant provides funding to California public libraries to offer free meals and educational activities for children and youth during the summer, helping to combat food insecurity and promote learning.
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
Nov 21, 2025
Date Added
Oct 25, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and organizations in California for transportation planning projects that promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance community resilience, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.
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.
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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.
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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
Oct 15, 2025
Date Added
Sep 16, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to California public entities for cleaning up illegal dumping sites to protect public health and the environment.
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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.
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Not specified
Date Added
Sep 18, 2023
This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and habitats in California's Central Valley to support migratory bird populations.