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California Recreation Grants

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Women’s Fund El Dorado Grant
$8,000
Women’s Fund El Dorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and service groups in the western slope of El Dorado County to support initiatives that address local community needs.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Arts Organizations in California
$100,000
City of Santa Ana
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Ana for creative projects that promote community engagement and economic development through the arts.

Arts
City or township governments
City of Monterey Special Event Support Program Grant
$100,000
The City of Monterey
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Grant
$25,000
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Oceanside Community Foundation Grant
$25,000
Oceanside Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Oceanside that focus on enhancing community services, including youth programs, arts, senior services, food security, and health initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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
Big Sur Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Keiro Grant Program
$20,000
Keiro
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Sacramento Creative Venues Grant
$20,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to independent cultural venues in Sacramento, such as music venues, art galleries, and bookstores, to help them recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Floating Restroom Grant Program FY24
Contact for amount
California 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
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R24
$3,900,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local governments and organizations in developing and maintaining recreational trails and facilities for motorized trail users.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program 2025
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, regional park districts, and eligible Tribal Entities in California to promote the use of recycled rubberized pavement in public roadways and pathways, helping to reduce tire waste and support sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Financial Aid Program FY24
Contact for amount
California 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
Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY26
$1,000,000
California 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
Truckee Core Values Fund
$2,500
Truckee Chamber of Commerce
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support for marketing events that promote Truckee's core values, benefiting nonprofit organizations and community-focused initiatives within the town.

Arts
Nonprofits
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to California-based entities for infrastructure projects that utilize recycled tire materials to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable construction practices.

Transportation
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the construction and renovation of public facilities for transient recreational boaters, enhancing access to waterways and promoting economic development along the waterfront.

Environment
City or township governments
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