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California grants for State governments

Explore 142 grant opportunities

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
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program 2025
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, regional park districts, and eligible Tribal Entities in California to promote the use of recycled rubberized pavement in public roadways and pathways, helping to reduce tire waste and support sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding for public and nonprofit organizations to implement conservation projects that improve water management and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Shasta River watershed of California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Measure A Safe Routes to School, Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Program
$4,200,000
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, universities, and local agencies for projects that improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and access near schools in South Coast communities of Santa Barbara County.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Tobacco Retail Environment Studies Program
$3,000,000
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for public and private entities in California to conduct research and monitoring initiatives that evaluate and improve the state's tobacco retail environment, focusing on marketing, availability, and policy impacts related to tobacco products.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to state governments to enhance their ability to detect and manage unmanned aircraft systems, particularly in areas hosting significant national events.

Safety
State governments
2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application
$75,000
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public libraries and their partners to develop and implement programs that improve adult literacy and empower individuals to achieve personal goals.

Education
State governments
Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
California 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
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that promote sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to outdoor spaces in the Sierra-Cascade Region.

Recreation
State governments
Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund
$3,600,000
Kern Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the native Kern River rainbow trout population and improve their habitat and water quality in the Upper Kern River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Aging to Thrive: Empowering Aging Through Community
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve the lives of seniors in Humboldt County, California, by funding services such as meal programs, health support, and transportation.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
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
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
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Truckee River Fund
$75,000
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in projects that protect and improve the water quality and resources of the Truckee River and its watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26
$30,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments in California to support the sustainable management and enjoyment of off-highway vehicle recreation while preserving natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
California State Duck Stamp Project Solicitation
$1,939,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding program provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and government agencies to conserve and enhance habitats for migratory waterfowl in California and nearby Canadian territories.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits