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California Transportation Grants

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FTA Section 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and certain public agencies to improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in California.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This program provides funding to support civil engineering projects in California that utilize recycled tire materials for various sustainable infrastructure applications.

Environment
State governments
California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 4
$10,000
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible small businesses in California to help them enter or expand into international markets through subsidized events and reimbursement for export-related expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Grant Program
$175,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in San Francisco and Oakland that are led by artists and engage with local communities.

Infrastructure
Individuals
2025 Zoo Labs Fund Grant
$50,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
2025 Transit-Oriented Communities Grant
$150,000
Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County to develop equitable and sustainable communities near transit hubs, promoting increased transit use and vibrant neighborhoods.

Transportation
City or township governments
Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities–Round 9
$50,000,000
Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for affordable housing and sustainable transportation projects in California, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible entities to create healthier, more equitable communities while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund
$2,700,000
Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging equipment, helping to meet the growing demand for skilled labor in the state's EV infrastructure.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses
Rural Electric Vehicle Charging 2.0
$10,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that install public electric vehicle charging stations in rural and underserved communities across California, prioritizing access for disadvantaged populations and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.

Environment
City or township governments
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
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
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
Measure A Safe Routes to School, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Program
$4,200,000
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, universities, and local agencies for projects that improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and access near schools in South Coast communities of Santa Barbara County.

Safety
City or township governments
Senior and Family Services Grant
$4,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits in Sacramento County that deliver essential services to seniors and low-income families, such as transportation, food delivery, and housing assistance.

Income Security and Social Services
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
Business and Workforce Development 2025 Q1
$5,000,000
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote sustainable business practices and workforce development in California, particularly benefiting low-income communities and contributing to climate change mitigation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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
Reusable Transport Packaging Equipment Grants
$10,000
StopWaste
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding to businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and school districts in Alameda County to replace single-use transport packaging with durable, reusable alternatives, helping to reduce waste and lower costs.

Transportation
City or township governments
Technical Assistance for Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Funding in California
$2,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist under-resourced communities in California with securing funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure projects.

Science and Technology
County governments