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California grants for State governments

Explore 86 grant opportunities

Advancing 30Γ—30 in Coastal Waters
$2,000,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that advance the conservation of California's coastal waters, particularly benefiting local agencies, universities, nonprofits, and Native American tribes.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Organizational Development Grant Program
$10,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County, California, to strengthen their management and leadership capabilities, enabling them to effectively address significant challenges and enhance their internal operations.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$10,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
California Jobs First Catalyst Funding
$750,000
California Jobs First
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects in Orange County that advance pre-development activities aimed at creating good-paying jobs and promoting economic equity in the transition to a clean energy economy.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Proposition 1 – Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 2: Unmet Needs
$800,000,000
Department of Health Care Services
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides over $800 million to support the construction and rehabilitation of facilities that expand mental health services for vulnerable populations in California, including unhoused individuals, veterans, and children.

Health
City or township governments
Biologically Integrated Farming Systems
$1,000,000
CA Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in developing and demonstrating innovative farming practices that reduce chemical pesticide use while promoting sustainable pest management.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the construction and renovation of public facilities for transient recreational boaters, enhancing access to waterways and promoting economic development along the waterfront.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Enhancement and Music Grant
$10,000
Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to implement music programs and community enhancement projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Rancho Bernardo.

Community Development
Nonprofits
GFO-23-312r2 – Round 2 Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program
$20,746,805
CA Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to electric and energy-related operators in California for projects that improve the reliability and resilience of the electric grid against wildfires and extreme weather.

Energy
Small businesses
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

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.

Housing
City or township governments
Boating Access: Invasive Mussel Response Grant
$1,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments managing boating facilities in California to enhance their efforts in preventing the spread of invasive mussels and protecting water resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Golden Eagle Conservation Grant 2025-2026
$1,500,000
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote the conservation of golden eagles in California, particularly in areas affected by wind energy, and is open to public agencies, universities, tribal governments, and nonprofits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Economic Mobility and Wealth Creation
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that promote economic mobility and wealth creation for communities of color and low-income individuals in California, focusing on workforce development for formerly incarcerated individuals and strengthening small businesses through culturally-effective support.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
North Valley THRIVE Catalyst Fund
$2,000,000
North Valley THRIVE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to public and private organizations, government entities, and Tribal groups in the North San Joaquin Valley for projects that drive economic growth and resilience in the region.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2025

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in California for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience through fuels management and fire prevention education.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Plant Conservation and Restoration Management
$975,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 8, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in California to develop and implement projects focused on native plant conservation and restoration, enhancing ecological resilience and biodiversity.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Aquatic Resource Management
$225,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 8, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect and restore California's aquatic resources and ecosystems, particularly benefiting underserved and indigenous communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
Resilience Hubs Grant Program
$100,000
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and government organizations in California to develop or improve community resilience hubs that help prepare for and respond to climate-related emergencies, particularly in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Wildlife Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 14, 2025

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect wildlife habitats and promote biodiversity on public lands in California, targeting state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit groups.

Natural Resources
State governments