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California Environment Grants

Explore 345 grant opportunities

Stream Gage Improvement Program
Contact for amount
Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides funding to public agencies and federally recognized Tribes in California to improve, reactivate, or install stream gages for better monitoring of water flow and environmental conditions.

Environment
City or township governments
2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)
$26,000,000
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to states for acquiring land or conservation easements to protect habitats for endangered species, supporting efforts to reduce conflicts between conservation and land use.

Environment
Individuals
Yolo Air Quality Education Grant
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and educators to create programs that engage children in Yolo County, promoting behavior changes to improve air quality by reducing driving.

Education
Nonprofits
Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program
$47,500,000
Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to dam owners in California for the repair and improvement of aging dams to enhance safety and restore water storage capacity amid climate challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program 2024-2025
$1,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to public entities in California for the cleanup and remediation of closed landfill sites to protect public health and the environment.

Health
City or township governments
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant 2024-2025
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and resource conservation districts in California for the cleanup of illegal waste disposal sites on agricultural and ranch properties.

Agriculture
City or township governments
2024-2025 Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

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

Health
City or township governments
Education Blueprint for Boys and Men of Color
$25,000
Sierra Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific California counties to improve educational outcomes for boys and men of color by enhancing access to post-secondary education and addressing systemic barriers.

Education
City or township governments
Downtown Bishop Beautification Program
Contact for amount
Bishop Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to property owners and businesses in downtown Bishop to improve building aesthetics, restore historic features, and stimulate economic growth through private investments.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$10,000,000
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations involved in recycling beverage containers, such as local governments, non-profits, and material recovery facilities, to improve their sorting infrastructure and technology.

Environment
Small businesses
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2024

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides up to $750,000 in matching funds to public entities for the cleanup and restoration of local landfill sites, with the aim of protecting public health, safety, and the environment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2024

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant aims to address the issue of illegal solid waste dumping in California, which negatively affects property values, public health, and community pride, by providing funds for the cleanup and restoration of abandoned or underutilized properties.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Water Desalination Grant Program Continuous Application Process Group 6 (CAP6)
$1,000,000
Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support the planning, design, and construction of desalination projects for brackish and ocean water, benefiting communities and organizations across California.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R24
$3,900,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local governments and organizations in developing and maintaining recreational trails and facilities for motorized trail users.

Education
Nonprofits
Environmental Leadership Initiative Fellowship
$60,000
Liberty Hill Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development for leaders in California who are dedicated to advancing Environmental Justice in their communities.

Environment
County governments
Community Outreach Grants 2025
$45,000
Peninsula Clean Energy
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos to help residents save money on energy bills, improve local air quality, and promote environmental sustainability through outreach and education initiatives.

Health
City or township governments
Westly Prize
$40,000
Westly Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to young social innovators in California who are developing creative solutions to community challenges across various fields, including education, health, and technology.

Arts
Nonprofits
El Dorado Hills Area Foundation Grant Program 2025
$10,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofits that serve the El Dorado Hills community, encouraging innovative projects that address unmet local needs.

Environment
County governments
Contra Costa County Innovation Fund
$1,950,000
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2024

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

The Innovation Fund by Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in California offers grants over $1 million to stimulate innovative public service projects and programs in areas like equitable access to services, economic vitality, and environment, available to IRS tax-exempt organizations operating in Contra Costa County, with application deadline on 10/07/2024.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Arts Impact Endowment
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2024

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized organizations and individual artists in San Francisco who are connected to historically marginalized communities, helping them sustain their work and remain in the city.

Arts
Nonprofits