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California Environment Grants

Explore 418 grant opportunities

Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to California local governments, educational institutions, and eligible organizations for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate to improve infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Self-Generation Incentive Program โ€“ Residential Solar and Storage Equity
$280,000,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for low-income California residents to install solar and battery storage systems, helping them save on energy bills and improve energy resilience.

Energy
Individuals
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support for the development of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure specifically designed for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, targeting public and private entities involved in transportation and energy.

Energy
City or township governments
School-Based Climate Solutions in California
$1,000
Sonoma Water
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to teachers and school clubs in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, as well as Novato, to implement student-led projects that address water and climate change issues in their communities.

Environment
Individuals
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant
$200,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers for cleaning up and preventing illegal dumping on their properties.

Environment
County governments
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This program provides funding for projects that restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitats across the state, targeting local governments, conservation organizations, and other eligible entities involved in environmental restoration efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding is available to current property owners for cleanup and investigation of unauthorized petroleum releases from underground storage tanks, covering activities like site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, and corrective action planning.

Environment
Small businesses
Lower American River Conservancy Program
$3,840,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore, enhance, and improve public access to the natural and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
$1,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies for beach restoration projects that protect California's coastline and enhance public access to recreational beaches.

Environment
County governments
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program โ€“ Severely Disadvantaged Communities
$10,164,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help communities adapt to climate change and improve environmental resilience, specifically targeting areas with low-income populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration โ€“ Nature Based Solutions
$54,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in California to restore wetlands and mountain meadows, promoting climate resilience and enhancing natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs
$9,700,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to address urgent drinking water needs and to clean up pollution when no responsible parties are available to manage the situation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at cleaning up and restoring watersheds affected by illegal cannabis operations, enhancing wildlife habitats, and improving water conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Goleta City Grant Program
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve Goleta residents, focusing on community enhancement and assistance for low-income individuals, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wildlife Corridors โ€“ Nature Based Solutions
$42,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in California to implement environmental restoration projects that enhance wildlife corridors, improve habitat resilience, and address climate impacts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Northern and Central California that are addressing poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
California Forest Improvement Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.

Agriculture
Small businesses