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California Natural Resources Grants

Explore 255 grant opportunities

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
Land Acquisitions
$500,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding to governmental entities and nonprofit organizations to acquire land or property rights for conservation purposes, ensuring the protection of California's natural resources.

Environment
City or township governments
Leopold Conservation Award - California
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards California farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners for their exceptional land stewardship and conservation efforts that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitats.

Environment
Individuals
Native Cultures Fund
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve and share California Indian culture, art, and traditional practices, prioritizing initiatives that promote knowledge transmission across generations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Stream Gage Improvement Program
Contact for amount
California 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
Sacramento Valley Floodplain Enhancement for Salmon and Shorebirds
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions to restore floodplain habitats in the Sacramento Valley, benefiting both juvenile Chinook salmon and migratory shorebirds.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program
$10,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This program provides funding to California cities and counties for enhancing beverage container recycling efforts and reducing litter through various community initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER)
$130,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to local water systems, particularly those serving disadvantaged communities, to ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water and to address urgent water quality issues.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2024โ€“25
$2,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help local governments, tribal entities, and organizations establish pilot programs for collecting and recycling empty glass beverage containers from restaurants and retail establishments.

Environment
Small businesses
CAL FIRE Forest Health
Contact for amount
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore and enhance California's forests to improve resilience against climate change, reduce wildfire risks, and promote better water and air quality.

Environment
Small businesses
2025 WMA Grant Program (WMAGP)
$6,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in California for collaborative efforts to control and manage invasive weed species in specific areas.

Agriculture
Individuals
Klamath Basin Forests and Watersheds Restoration
$11,553,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This grant provides funding for habitat restoration and conservation projects in the Klamath River Basin, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitats, and promote sustainable land management practices.

Environment
City or township governments
CDFA Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Research and Outreach Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers and outreach professionals to develop innovative solutions addressing critical pests and diseases affecting California's winegrape industry.

Agriculture
Individuals
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial 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 public entities in California for the cleanup and remediation of closed landfill sites to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
Pine Cone Foundationโ€™s Micro-Grant
$3,500
Pine Cone Foundation (PCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

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.

Agriculture
County governments
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$10,000,000
California 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
California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27
$500,000
California Department of Industrial Relations
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community-based organizations in California to promote workplace safety and educate workers about their rights under labor laws.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Golden Eagle Conservation Grant 2025-2026
$1,500,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote the conservation of golden eagles in California, particularly in areas affected by wind energy, and is open to public agencies, universities, tribal governments, and nonprofits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Air Grants - Off-Road Equipment Replacement
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for replacing high-polluting off-road diesel equipment with cleaner alternatives in Santa Barbara County, prioritizing projects that utilize zero-emission technology and benefit disadvantaged communities.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses