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California Natural Resources Grants

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Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program
$750,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to California Native American tribes for assessing and addressing the impacts of sea level rise on their cultural resources and ancestral lands.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Measure Q Grants
$500,000
Santa Cruz County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This program provides funding to community organizations and local governments in Santa Cruz County to support projects that improve environmental health, enhance public access to parks, and promote community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Micro-Grant Program
$12,500
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and fire agencies in Mendocino County to implement projects that enhance wildfire preparedness and community resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Addressing Climate Impacts
$35,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water and habitat conditions affected by climate change, targeting wildlife conservation efforts and emergency restoration activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY26
$6,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the repair and improvement of boating facilities, ensuring safe and accessible recreational boating experiences.

Environment
City or township governments
Stream Flow Enhancement
$140,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve stream flows in California to benefit fish and wildlife, particularly in critical watersheds for salmonids and areas affected by climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant
$75,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and private businesses for the installation and maintenance of sewage disposal stations to promote environmentally responsible boating in California.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
$20,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity is designed to support local conservation projects that enhance ecosystem resilience to climate change, promote carbon sequestration, and provide additional environmental and social benefits.

Environment
State governments
Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program
$15,927,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve steelhead fish migration and restore their habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems affected by climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on sustainable forest management and workforce training to boost the state's forest-sector economy and enhance climate resilience.

Workforce Development
State governments
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public agencies for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Riverine Stewardship Program
$13,000,000
California Department of Water Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water quality and supply, restore aquatic habitats, and enhance ecosystem functions, particularly benefiting native fish populations and promoting public-private partnerships.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
County-wide and Regional Funding Program
Contact for amount
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to counties and their partners to develop proactive solutions for drinking water issues affecting households served by small and domestic wells, particularly in response to drought and contamination challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides funding to Native American tribes, counties, cities, and special districts to acquire and position oil spill response equipment to safeguard local economic and environmental resources near state waters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program
$23,115,663
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding program provides financial support for projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems in California's Delta region, benefiting local communities and the environment.

Environment
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Grant Program
$4,000,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding provides financial support for projects that restore natural resources, enhance public access to outdoor recreation, and promote community resilience against wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
California Forest Legacy Program 2024
$9,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 9, 2024

This program provides funding to landowners of working forests and rangelands in California to protect and manage their properties while allowing them to retain ownership and certain rights, promoting conservation of important environmental and cultural values.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
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
Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program
$400,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 27, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation projects aimed at recovering threatened and endangered species in California, supporting collaboration between state wildlife staff and external partners like nonprofits and academic institutions.

Environment
Individuals
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