California Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to consortia of County Offices of Education in California to implement comprehensive literacy initiatives aimed at improving reading and writing skills for underserved students from birth through grade twelve.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public defender offices and qualified entities in California to expand holistic defense services that address clients' legal and social needs, ultimately improving outcomes in the criminal justice system.

This program provides financial support to California K–12 teachers for projects that integrate agricultural education into their classrooms, enhancing students' understanding of agriculture's role in society and sustainability.

This grant provides funding to teachers and school clubs in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, as well as Novato, to implement student-led projects that address water and climate change issues in their communities.

This program provides funding to California cities and counties for enhancing beverage container recycling efforts and reducing litter through various community initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties that focus on helping underserved communities, promoting health and well-being, and enhancing the local environment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Sonoma County, California, to help sustain their operations and enhance community engagement through creative programming.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in California to develop and implement safer, sustainable pest management practices that protect public health and the environment while promoting economic vitality.

The Additional Assistance Program by the California Department of Food and Agriculture offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and K-12 school districts that support underserved farmers or provide nutrition education in underserved communities, with the aim to increase their participation in the SCBGP through application assistance, technical support, and networking opportunities.

This program provides financial assistance to organic farmers and processors in California affected by extreme weather and climate-related disasters.

This program provides funding to public, private, and nonprofit entities for replacing high-polluting diesel or CNG vehicles with zero-emission alternatives to improve air quality and public health in Santa Barbara County.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and public institutions in San Luis Obispo to implement innovative projects that promote equity and inclusion for underserved communities while addressing systemic issues like affordable housing and access to services.

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Santa Barbara County for upgrading or replacing older diesel marine engines with cleaner technologies to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Francisco to implement community-led beautification projects and activities that enhance public spaces and foster social connections.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that seek to improve their physical or digital infrastructure to enhance their ongoing arts programming and community accessibility.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for replacing high-polluting off-road diesel equipment with cleaner alternatives in Santa Barbara County, prioritizing projects that utilize zero-emission technology and benefit disadvantaged communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the replacement of high-emission locomotives with cleaner technologies in Santa Barbara County, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities and promoting public health.

This funding opportunity supports California-based community organizations that empower youth, particularly those affected by the war on drugs, to engage in civic activities and promote substance use disorder prevention through mentorship and social justice initiatives.

This funding opportunity is designed for public and private entities in California to conduct research and monitoring initiatives that evaluate and improve the state's tobacco retail environment, focusing on marketing, availability, and policy impacts related to tobacco products.

This program provides financial assistance to agricultural businesses in Santa Barbara County for replacing old diesel engines with cleaner electric alternatives to reduce air pollution and improve public health.