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California Natural Resources Grants

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Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2024–25
$2,000,000
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
Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2025
$100,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote sustainable fertilizer use and efficient nutrient management practices in California agriculture, particularly benefiting socially disadvantaged farmers and farm workers.

Education
County governments
Julie Hayes “Rising Star” Performing Arts Grant 2025
$10,000
Gilroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Gilroy that are dedicated to improving the community through various initiatives in sectors such as arts, education, health, and environment.

Arts
Nonprofits
Vamos A Pescar Grant Applications Now Available
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2024

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community programs that teach and engage diverse families in fishing, boating, and aquatic conservation efforts throughout California.

Recreation
Nonprofits
2025 Gilroy Foundation Youth Board Grant
Contact for amount
Gilroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Gilroy and South County for projects that enhance community welfare across various sectors, including education, health, and the arts.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Deployment of Decarbonization Technologies and Strategies for Industrial Facilities in California
$1,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based industrial facilities and related entities to implement advanced technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency, particularly benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities.

Science and Technology
County governments
Charging and Refueling Infrastructure for Transport in California
$1,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $30 million for projects that develop publicly accessible hydrogen refueling and charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities along key highway corridors in California.

Infrastructure
County governments
Community Environmental Enhancement Grant 2024-2025
$4,500
City of Thousand Oaks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profits and school groups for projects that promote environmental sustainability, such as water conservation, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Opportunities Flexible Fund
$100,000
Community Partners
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Los Angeles-based organizations working on initiatives that create systemic change to improve the lives of children from prenatal to age 5 and their families.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$23,750,000
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and for-profit businesses in California to establish a deposit-return system for reusable glass beverage containers, promoting a sustainable circular economy.

Environment
Small businesses
2024-2025 Garden Education Projects in California
$2,000
San Diego Ag in the Classroom (SDAITC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This grant provides funding and resources to schools in San Diego County to create and enhance garden-based educational projects that integrate various academic subjects through hands-on agricultural learning experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY26
$1,000,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to local agencies in California for projects aimed at managing coastal erosion and restoring public beaches.

Environment
City or township governments
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR85
$200,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2025

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, conservation districts, and Native American tribes in California for cleaning up illegal waste on agricultural properties to protect the environment and maintain farmland productivity.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Program FY26
$50,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for projects that protect coastal areas from erosion and restore public beaches.

Environment
City or township governments
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Boating Access Grant Program
$3,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, Tribes, and nonprofits for projects that improve public access to California's waterways and enhance amenities for recreational boaters.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Air Protection Program Cycle 5 Community Air Grant Request for Applications
$300,000
Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in California to implement projects that reduce air pollution and improve air quality in disadvantaged or low-income neighborhoods.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Pine Cone Foundation’s Micro-Grant 2024
$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
Forest Health Research Program FY 2024-2025 (RP-RFP-2024-01)
$4,000,000
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for scientific research projects that improve forest and fire management in California, targeting landowners, resource agencies, and organizations focused on enhancing forest resilience and addressing climate goals.

Environment
Individuals
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Floating Restroom Grant Program FY24
Contact for amount
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides funding to government entities for the installation and maintenance of floating restrooms on public lakes and reservoirs in California to help prevent pollution from boat sewage.

Environment
City or township governments