California Recreation Grants
Explore 186 grant opportunities
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Nov 20, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-centered projects that enhance coastal access and enjoyment for historically underserved populations in California, including low-income communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.
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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.
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Sep 18, 2023
This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at conserving California's wildlife and enhancing public access to natural areas, available to nonprofits, government agencies, Native American tribes, and select private landowners.
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Jan 22, 2026
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley area for programs focused on sports, arts, and education that benefit local residents.
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Jan 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and projects that assist low-to-moderate income residents in Perris, focusing on services like job training, health care, and infrastructure improvements.
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Apr 28, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to Ventura-based nonprofit organizations hosting community festivals and events on city property to enhance local culture and stimulate economic activity.
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Dec 8, 2025
This program provides funding to public agencies for beach restoration projects that protect California's coastline and enhance public access to recreational beaches.
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Apr 30, 2026
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Mar 14, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local government agencies in California for acquiring equipment necessary for boating law enforcement and safety on the state's waterways.
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Sep 18, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
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Jan 2, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve Goleta residents, focusing on community enhancement and assistance for low-income individuals, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness.
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Sep 25, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County to create arts programs that increase access to meaningful artistic experiences for historically marginalized communities.
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Jun 18, 2025
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.
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Feb 5, 2025
This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations hosting free public events that enrich the cultural, educational, and economic landscape of the Monterey community.
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Oct 17, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Carlsbad, California, for projects that improve the health and well-being of children and families, addressing issues such as self-sufficiency, childcare, mental health, and food insecurity.
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Feb 28, 2025
This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and business entities for hosting high-profile community events in Alameda that require special permits and city services.
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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.
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Jun 20, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community programs in the Big Sur region of California, focusing on health, education, environmental stewardship, and collaborative services.
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Jan 9, 2026
This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elk Grove for hosting community events that promote cultural, social, or economic vitality and are accessible to all residents.
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Jul 30, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups that support older adults and caregivers in the Japanese American and Japanese-speaking communities of Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties.
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Dec 9, 2025
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Southern California that promote youth development through sports, particularly for underserved youth, including girls, youth of color, and those with disabilities.

