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California Natural Resources Grants

Explore 244 grant opportunities

Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant
$62,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in California to enhance boating safety education and training programs.

Education
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
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
Wetland Conservation Program โ€“ Support Funds and Restoration Initiatives
$2,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to support the restoration and enhancement of wetland habitats across California, benefiting wildlife areas and nesting bird habitats on both public and private lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This program provides funding to support civil engineering projects in California that utilize recycled tire materials for various sustainable infrastructure applications.

Environment
State governments
Redwood Research Grant
$50,000
Save the Redwoods League
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects focused on the biology and ecology of coast redwood and giant sequoia forests, particularly those led by nonprofit organizations and Indigenous communities, to support conservation and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Restore Grant Program
$25,000
Zero Foodprint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
The Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) - Proposition 1
$625,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for local agencies, nonprofits, and tribes in California to develop projects that recycle water for various uses, including treatment, storage, and groundwater recharge.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Native American Affairs: Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 80004
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes in the western U.S. to address immediate drought challenges and improve water resource management.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
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