California grants for Special district governments
Explore 121 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Date Added
Feb 23, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and fire agencies in Mendocino County to implement projects that enhance wildfire preparedness and community resilience.
Application Deadline
May 14, 2026
Date Added
Feb 20, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for public transit agencies and municipalities in California to develop major projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance public transit services, and improve connectivity, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Jan 30, 2028
Date Added
Dec 9, 2025
This funding opportunity supports California school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in improving meal quality and kitchen infrastructure for school meal programs.
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2026
Date Added
Aug 13, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofits in Mendocino County to create enriching outdoor experiences for disadvantaged youth and adults, promoting personal growth, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
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.
Application Deadline
Mar 20, 2026
Date Added
Jan 16, 2026
This grant provides funding to artists and nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to create projects that increase access to the arts for underserved communities.
Application Deadline
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
Mar 20, 2026
Date Added
Apr 1, 2025
This grant provides funding for public and private entities to develop charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure specifically for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles 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
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 9, 2025
This program provides funding to improve broadband connectivity in low-income housing developments across California, ensuring residents have access to high-speed internet services.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Feb 7, 2025
This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.
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
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
Apr 1, 2026
Date Added
Feb 6, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Shasta and Trinity counties that provide services to Native Americans, youth, and rural communities, focusing on projects that enhance community well-being and infrastructure.

