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California Recreation Grants

Explore 191 grant opportunities

City of Saratoga Competitive Event Grant
$2,000
City of Saratoga
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to volunteer-organized community events in Saratoga that are free to the public and celebrate the city's culture and diversity.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Coronado Mini-Grant
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community events, services, and activities that promote local cohesion and engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Palm Desert Outside Agency Funding Program
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding program supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services and improve the quality of life for residents of Palm Desert, particularly focusing on underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
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 Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY25
$1,500,000
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 for essential boating safety and law enforcement equipment to improve public safety on 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
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
The Robert H. Janssen Youth & Youth Sports Fund
$5,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo and nearby areas that provide youth enrichment and sports programs focused on active participation, ensuring accessibility for all community members.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Investment Grant Program
$100,000
Port of Los Angeles (POLA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for community events and projects that benefit the Port of Los Angeles and its surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on maritime activities, environmental preservation, and public engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Housing Security Grants
$50,000
Episcopal Impact Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area that provide permanent and interim housing solutions with essential support services for families, youth, and young adults facing housing insecurity.

Housing
Nonprofits
Bothin Foundation Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Bothin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in California that are undertaking capital projects related to health, education, and community development.

Recreation
Nonprofits
JUSTIN Community Grants
$50,000
The Wonderful Company LLC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools and non-profits in North County to support projects that improve community welfare in areas such as health, wellness, and youth enrichment.

Health
Nonprofits
Arts Council of Placer County Grant
$2,500
The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of arts-related projects and programs in Placer County, California, aimed at enhancing community engagement, cultural development, and social equity through the arts.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
City of Emeryville Community Promotions Grant
$10,000
City of Emeryville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations for community-driven projects and events that enhance the cultural and social life of Emeryville.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
StopWaste
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
NoHo Afterschool Performing Arts Classes in California
$2,000
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for performing arts organizations to conduct afterschool classes for youth aged 7 to 16 in the NoHo Arts District, promoting engagement and education in various performing arts disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
CFNS McConnell Fund
$50,000
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and community groups in Northern California to undertake capital projects and purchase equipment that enhance community development and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits