California Disaster Prevention and Relief Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and tribal consortia working to reduce tobacco use and promote health in California's American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

This program provides funding for small-scale projects in various fields, such as arts, education, and community development, to support individuals and organizations with limited access to other grant opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and government entities for community development projects that assist low- and moderate-income residents in Beaumont, California.

This program provides financial assistance to California public entities for the cleanup of illegal dumping sites to protect public health, safety, and the environment.

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.

Donor Name: State of California State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant (CFO and RFP) Deadline: September 27, 2024 Size of the Grant: $19,085,028 Grant Duration: Not specified Details/Overview: The 2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) aims to help local governments, school districts, special districts, and federally recognized tribes address cybersecurity risks and threats. The grant focuses on improving the security of information systems and enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community projects in Pajaro, California, aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness, social services, economic development, healthcare access, language services, and community beautification for local residents.

This grant provides funding for Orange County public school teachers to enhance their students' educational experiences through projects, materials, and field trips.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and artists in Santa Cruz County to create and present high-quality arts programming, engage diverse audiences, and promote equitable access to the arts.

The County of San Luis Obispo in California is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that support countywide goals and address homelessness, with eligible activities including emergency shelters, street outreach, and tenant-based rental assistance, open to nonprofits, for-profit entities, and governmental agencies.

Hunter Industries and KidsGardening are working together to offer the Water Wise Garden Grant to support public and charter schools in San Diego County planning to teach about water conservation, water stewardship, and responsible water management through gardening. Donor Name: KidsGardening State: California County: San Diego County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Priorities The selection of winners is based on demonstrated need and program impact. KidsGardening considers a variety of factors when determining needs, including: Socioeconomic & Sociodemographic Factors How does the program exist within or engage a community that has been systematically denied resources, whether physical assets and money or representative leadership and community services? Organizations affected by multiple socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors are given priority. Program Funding and Support Does an organization have access to consistent, substantial monetary support or prior grant funding? Or are pre-existing resources (financial or otherwise) limited? Organizations experiencing the latter are given priority. Impact Will grant funding dramatically expand learning opportunities for program participants? Does the intended impact reflect the needs of the community? Organizations working with greater than 50 youth will be given priority. Funding Information In 2025, five elementary schools in San Diego County will be awarded $1,000 in funding and an irrigation supply kit valued at $500. Eligibility Criteria Any public or charter elementary school located in San Diego County serving at least 15 youth is eligible to apply. Applicants must be planning to use the funds to install new or improve an existing youth garden. Organizations: Support, work with, or serve communities with a majority of individuals that are under-resourced (systematically denied resources and opportunities based on race, gender, ethnicity, income level, abilities, geographic location, etc., or currently experiencing hardship such as a natural disaster, etc.) Have fifteen or more youth participate in the garden program. For more information, visit KidsGardening.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Mendocino County, California, for projects that enhance arts and culture, support children and youth, promote disaster relief and resilience, foster economic development, protect the environment, and create healthy and inclusive communities.

The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for its Continuum of Care Builds Program to address and reduce persons experiencing homelessness by adding new units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). Donor Name: County of San Luis Obispo State: California County: San Luis Obispo County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/04/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Continuum of Care program, authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended by the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CoC Builds program will make awards to new Permanent Supportive Housing projects, in order to address both the immediate need for shelter and the underlying factors contributing to homelessness, leading to better outcomes for individuals and communities alike. Goals HUD’s Strategic Plan sets the direction and focus of their programs to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality, affordable homes for all. The CoC Builds program supports HUD’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2026 to accomplish HUD’s mission and vision. You are expected to align your application to the applicable strategic goals and objectives below. The following are the goals and objectives from HUD’s Strategic Plan applicable to the CoC Builds program: Support Underserved Communities.  Fortify support for underserved communities and support equitable community development for all people.  Reduce Homelessness. Strengthen Federal, State, Tribal, and community implementation of the Housing First approach to reducing the prevalence of homelessness, with the ultimate goal of ending homelessness.  Ensure Access to and Increase the Production of Affordable Housing.  Ensure housing demand is matched by adequate production of new homes and equitable access to housing opportunities for all people. Increase the Supply of Housing. Enhance HUD’s programs that increase the production and supply of housing across the country. Advance Sustainable Communities. Advance sustainable communities by strengthening climate resilience and energy efficiency, promoting environmental justice, and recognizing housing’s role as essential to health. Strengthen Environmental Justice. Reduce exposure to health risks, environmental hazards, and substandard housing, especially for low-income households and communities of color. Integrate Health and Housing. Advance policies that recognize housing’s role as essential to health. Funding Information Maximum Funding Available for New PSH (Permanent Supportive Housing) Projects: $4,750,000 Maximum Amount That Can Be Used for Supportive Services for the PSH Project: $1,000,000 Eligibility Criteria The following types of project applicants will be eligible under the local CoC Builds program competition:  Nonprofit organizations having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities  City or township governments For more information, visit County of San Luis Obispo.

The 2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services offers $100,000 to $500,000 to local governments and tribes in California to improve their cybersecurity infrastructure, with a focus on governance, assessment, mitigation, and workforce development, and a priority on implementing key cybersecurity best practices.

The 2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services offers $100,000 to $500,000 to California state agencies for projects aimed at improving cybersecurity governance, assessment, mitigation, and workforce development over a 3-year period.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is providing the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Donor Name: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Foundation’s purpose of the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is to provide funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs, or mission. Grant Period  December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026. Funding Information Total Amount Available for Solicitation: $76,000,000 Maximum Allowed per Applicant: $250,000 per location for a total of $500,000. Project Activity Guidelines Proposals will be considered by Cal OES for eligibility based on the evaluation criteria identified in Part III. Allowable categories of cost under the CSNSGP are Planning, Equipment, Training, Construction/Renovation, Contracted Security, Management and Administration (M&A), and Support Services. The following is a brief description of examples of costs associated with each of these categories: Planning  Funding may be used for security or emergency planning expenses, continuity of operations plan, and other planning activities, including the materials required to conduct planning activities. Planning must be related to the protection of the facility and the people within the facility and should include those with access and functional needs, as well as those with limited English proficiency. Examples of planning activities allowable under this Program include: Development and enhancement of security plans and protocols; Emergency contingency plans; and Evacuation/Shelter-in-place plans. Equipment  Allowable costs are focused on target hardening and physical security enhancements. Funding can be used for the acquisition and installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings and improvements) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization, specifically in the prevention of and/or protection against the risk of a terrorist attack.  Examples of equipment allowable under this Program include: Physical security enhancement equipment, including, but not limited to reinforced doors and gates, and high-intensity lighting and alarms; Inspection and screening systems, and access control; Any other security enhancement consistent with the purpose of the CSNSGP. Training  Funding may be used for training-related costs and apply to the nonprofit’s employees or members/congregants to receive on-site security training. Training activities using CSNSGP funds must address a specific threat and/or vulnerability, as identified in the Proposal. Examples of training costs allowable under this Program include: Attendance fees for training; and Related expenses such as materials and/or supplies.  No personnel costs, such as overtime and backfill costs, associated with attending training courses are allowable. Travel costs are not eligible.  Construction or Renovation  Construction or Renovation is allowed under this Program. Construction or Renovation activities should be done in support of target hardening activities and is limited to $100,000. Equipment installation is not considered construction or renovation.  All Construction or Renovation activities must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Applicants must provide a breakdown of construction-related costs. Contracted Security  Contracted security personnel are allowed under this Program. The Applicant must be able to sustain this capability in future years without CSNSGP funding. CSNSGP funds may not be used for training and equipment for contracted security. Funding for contracted security cannot exceed fifty percent (50%) of the amount requested. Management & Administration (M&A)  Applicants that receive a subaward under this Program may use and expend up to five percent (5%) of their funds for M&A activities. This cost consists of hiring full-time or part-time staff or contractors/consultants.  Support Services  Applicants that receive a subaward under this Program may use and expend up to five percent (5%) of their funds for Support Services activities. This cost consists of providing support services to another nonprofit organization or a cluster of other nonprofit organizations for the following:  Vulnerability Assessments Security trainings Mass notification alert systems Monitoring and response systems Lifesaving emergency equipment. Eligibility Criteria Restricted to California nonprofit organizations that are described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC) and exempt from tax under Section 501(a) of such code. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not require certain organizations such as churches, mosques, and synagogues to apply for and receive recognition of exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRC. Such organizations are automatically exempt if they meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(3). For more information, visit Cal OES.

DPR's Research Grants Program supports projects that seek to advance integrated pest management (IPM) knowledge in agricultural, urban, or wildland settings. Projects should focus on reducing impacts to public health or the environment from pesticides of high regulatory interest. Summaries of previously funded Research Grants Program projects can be found on the Research Grants webpage.  The 2025 Research Grants Program is particularly seeking applications that address one or more of the following topic areas: · IPM for underserved or disadvantaged communities; · Decreasing the use of pesticides of high regulatory interest (such as fumigants like 1,3-dichloropropene or sulfuryl fluoride); · Advancement of urban IPM and safer, more sustainable pest management tools and strategies in urban settings; · Advancement of IPM and safer, more sustainable pest management tools and strategies in agricultural settings adjacent to or near a school(s); · Meeting the IPM needs of small growers; and/or TWO or more of the three sustainability pillars noted below and referenced in the Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Roadmap: o Human Health and Social Equity o Environmental Protections o Economic Vitality For further definitions of these priority topic areas, please review the 2025 Research Grants Solicitation. Following the submission deadline, applications are concurrently reviewed by DPR staff and the Pest Management Advisory Committee (PMAC). Both groups evaluate the proposal application according to scoring criteria that can be found in the 2025 Research Grants Solicitation. This year, DPR invites projects with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 to apply. Eligible grantees include nonprofit agencies, tribal governments, individuals, businesses, and public agencies. There is no limit on the number of applications that can be submitted, including multiple applications from the same person or entity. PMAC members may apply, but they must follow the rules regarding conflict of interest in the PMAC Charter. All applicants and associated project personnel must meet DPR’s eligibility requirements that can be found in the 2025 Research Grants Solicitation. Keywords: Agriculture, Agricultural Commodity, Agricultural Crops, Agronomy, Air Quality, Automation, Bacteria, Bactericide, Climate Change, Community Health, Cover Crops, Cropping System, Crops, Ecology, Ecosystem, Emissions, Fauna, Fertility, Field Sanitation, Flora, Fruits, Fumigant, Fungi, Fungicide, Herbicide, Horticulture, Housing, Insect Pests, Insecticide, Integrated Pest Management, Irrigation, Lakes, Land Management, Laws and Regulations, Machinery, Mating Disruption, Miticide, Natural Enemies, Nuts, Oceans, Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment, Pest, Pest Management, Pesticide, Plant Disease, Plant Protection, Pollinator, Pollution, Reduced-Risk, Rivers, Rodenticide, Soil Health, Streams, Sustainable, Training, Urban Pest Management, Vegetables, Vertebrate Pests, Virus, Volatile Organic Compounds, Water, Water Quality, Watershed, Weeds, Wildlands, Worker Health and Safety

The purpose of the SG Program is to assist agencies of the State of California address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems, and improve security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services these entities provide to their communities.

Restricted to California nonprofit organizations that are described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC) and exempt from tax under Section 501(a) of such code. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not require certain organizations such as churches, mosques, and synagogues to apply for and receive recognition of exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRC. Such organizations are automatically exempt if they meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(3).

This grant provides funding to tribes and community organizations to enhance their advocacy, education, and outreach efforts related to California Public Utilities Commission processes and decisions.