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City of Hesperia Community Assistance Program 2025-2026
$100,000
City of Hesperia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and nonprofits that deliver essential services to low- and moderate-income residents of Hesperia.

Community Development
City or township governments
Organizational Effectiveness Grant
$10,000
West Marin Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in West Marin, California, to strengthen their internal capacity and enhance their impact, particularly for those serving marginalized communities.

Education
Nonprofits
City of Brentwood Economic Development Grant Program 2025-2026
Contact for amount
City of Brentwood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local businesses and nonprofit organizations in Brentwood for projects that boost economic activity, enhance marketing efforts, and improve community services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
$200,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Golden Eagle Conservation Grant 2025-2026
$1,500,000
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote the conservation of golden eagles in California, particularly in areas affected by wind energy, and is open to public agencies, universities, tribal governments, and nonprofits.

Environment
Nonprofits
F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration (Window 2)
$750,000
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to businesses in California's commercial and industrial refrigeration sectors to adopt environmentally friendly refrigerant technologies that significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Small businesses
Paving the Way for California’s Gas Transition Grant
Contact for amount
California Energy Commission (CEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and pilot projects aimed at helping California transition away from fossil gas use in residential and commercial sectors, promoting electrification and lower-carbon alternatives.

Energy
County governments
Offshore Wind Monitoring and HVDC Substation Design in California
$12,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and development projects focused on designing high-voltage direct current substations and environmental monitoring systems for floating offshore wind energy in California.

Environment
County governments
Grants available for Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard in California
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the establishment of a facility in California for testing and improving electric vehicle charging interoperability, aimed at manufacturers, utilities, and stakeholders in the EV ecosystem.

Energy
Private institutions of higher education
Climate Resilience in California’s Electricity Sector
$4,600,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that enhance climate resilience in California's electricity sector, targeting public and private entities to develop tools and resources for utilities and community organizations.

Energy
County governments
Battery Pilot Manufacturing Line Program
$25,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California to establish a shared battery manufacturing facility that supports advanced lithium-ion technologies, promotes workforce development, and benefits disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
2025/26 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations
$928,334
Board of Forestry
State

Application Deadline

May 21, 2025

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports scientific research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations focused on sustainable land management.

Agriculture
Small businesses
GFO-24-609 – Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (“Charge Yard”)
$4,000,000
CA Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create collaborative testing facilities to ensure electric vehicle charging equipment works seamlessly with various technologies and promotes industry cooperation.

Energy
Small businesses
Community Impact Grants for Libraries in California
$250,000
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides California libraries and library-focused non-profits with financial support to develop innovative community projects that address local needs and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Women’s Legacy Fund
$40,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County that focus on improving the lives of women and girls by addressing issues like affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 3
$10,000
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in California to help them engage in export activities and enhance their global competitiveness.

Agriculture
Small businesses
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
All Things Right & Relevant Foundation Grant
$55,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create job opportunities and career development programs for individuals with mental health diagnoses residing in Yolo County.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
2025-2026 Special Events Grant Program
$20,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits