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California Natural Resources Grants

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Golden Eagle Conservation Grant 2025-2026
$1,500,000
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
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
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program
$527,585
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to California public entities for the cleanup and restoration of abandoned solid waste disposal sites that pose risks to public health and the environment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Western Mojave Encroachment Solutions Project For The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides $9 million to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for projects that improve environmental resilience and conserve threatened species in the Mojave Desert around the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California.

Natural Resources
Unrestricted
Offshore Wind Monitoring and HVDC Substation Design in California
$12,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and development projects focused on designing high-voltage direct current substations and environmental monitoring systems for floating offshore wind energy in California.

Environment
County governments
Climate Resilience in Californiaโ€™s Electricity Sector
$4,600,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that enhance climate resilience in California's electricity sector, targeting public and private entities to develop tools and resources for utilities and community organizations.

Energy
County governments
2025/26 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations
$928,334
Board of Forestry
State

Application Deadline

May 21, 2025

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports scientific research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations focused on sustainable land management.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
$1,000,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of recreational boating access facilities, including ramps and parking areas, to enhance public access to waterways for both motorized and non-motorized boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY26
$10,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of boating facilities to enhance public access to waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) FY25
$2,750,000
California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This program provides funding to local government agencies in California to help remove and prevent abandoned recreational vessels from polluting waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY26
$6,000,000
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
MALT Small Grants Program โ€“ Round 4 (Spring)
$500,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides funding to farmers and ranchers in Marin County for projects that improve agricultural sustainability, protect biodiversity, and enhance resilience against climate change and market fluctuations.

Agriculture
Individuals
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program FY25
$400,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to reservoir owners and managers in California to implement measures that prevent the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels, protecting water systems and recreational activities.

Environment
City or township governments
California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
MALT Small Grants Program โ€“ Spring (Round 4)
$50,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports agriculturalists in Marin County, California, by providing financial assistance for projects that enhance agricultural resilience, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices on working lands.

Community Development
Individuals
2026 Community Benefit Grant Program
Contact for amount
El Camino Healthcare District
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that address healthcare access, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and economic stability for underserved populations in northern Santa Clara County.

Health
City or township governments
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2025)
$17,000,000
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to implement habitat restoration projects that enhance fish populations, particularly anadromous species, in California's waterways.

Education
Nonprofits
Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grant Solicitation 2025
$5,000,000
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California Native American tribes for projects that enhance wildfire resilience through cultural practices, ecological management, and community safety initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund
$10,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This fund provides financial assistance to artists and arts workers in Los Angeles County who have been impacted by recent wildfires, prioritizing those with significant economic hardship and losses not covered by insurance.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2025

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in California for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience through fuels management and fire prevention education.

Natural Resources
State governments