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California Natural Resources Grants

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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
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
US 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
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Plant Conservation and Restoration Management
$975,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 8, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in California to develop and implement projects focused on native plant conservation and restoration, enhancing ecological resilience and biodiversity.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Aquatic Resource Management
$225,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 8, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect and restore California's aquatic resources and ecosystems, particularly benefiting underserved and indigenous communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
Endangered Species Act Conservation Planning Grant Program (Nontraditional Section 6)
$1,000,000
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to state and local organizations for large-scale conservation planning and land acquisition efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats in California.

Environment
Small businesses
California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 2
$10,000
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial support to California-based small businesses to help them expand their international export activities through reimbursements for trade missions, marketing, and training.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Financial Aid Program FY24
Contact for amount
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local government agencies in California to enhance boating safety and enforcement measures in heavily used waterways that lack sufficient funding.

Environment
City or township governments
California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27
$500,000
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
2025 WMA Grant Program (WMAGP)
$6,000,000
CA 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
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Wildlife Program
$1,000,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 14, 2025

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect wildlife habitats and promote biodiversity on public lands in California, targeting state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit groups.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management
$300,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides funding for state and local governments, Native American tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to improve forest and woodland health, enhance fire resilience, and support ecosystem restoration projects in California.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Recreation and Visitor Services
$200,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, tribes, and non-profits for projects that improve outdoor recreation access and infrastructure in California, particularly for underserved communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Threatened and Endangered Species Program
$250,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to government entities, educational institutions, tribal governments, and nonprofits for projects that conserve and recover threatened and endangered species in California, with a focus on engaging underrepresented communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
CDFA Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Research and Outreach Program
Contact for amount
CA 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
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Small Grants Program 2025-2026
$100,000
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This program provides funding to California-based organizations and businesses to promote sustainable farming practices and improve access to healthy food in diverse communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Forest Health
Contact for amount
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
California State Duck Stamp Project Solicitation FY 2025-26
$1,840,840
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and agencies focused on conserving and enhancing migratory waterfowl habitats in California through various habitat restoration and research projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program, FYs 2024–25 and 2025–26
$4,000,000
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that can expand glass recycling facilities in California, encouraging the increased processing of recycled glass for new beverage containers.

Environment
Small businesses
2024-2025 Inspire Giving Opportunity Fund
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides financial and volunteer support to nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento area that focus on youth development and promote diversity, equity, and community empowerment.

Recreation
Nonprofits