California Grants

CDFW may make grants to, reimburse, or enter into contracts or other agreements, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1571, with public and private entities, including universities, nonprofit organizations, and California Native American tribes, as defined in Section 21073 of the Public Resources Code, for the use of the funds from the Upland Game Bird Account to carry out the purposes of Fish and Game Code §3684, including related habitat conservation projects. Any proposal fitting the criteria in this statue is qualified to be funded. 

This grant supports the well-being of California’s cultural vitality by creating resilient and diverse networks of arts service organizations and artists. Grantees will be required to accomplish the following within the grant activity period: Arts service organizations must provide practical services for artists, creators, culture bearers, and/or arts and cultural organizations. Constituent representation must be active, ongoing, effective, and relevant statewide or regional reach. Programs and/or services must provide engagement and access throughout all counties and/or municipalities identified within the statewide or regional network.

The nature of this partnership includes funding, information exchange, cooperative activities, and leadership. The partnership enables individuals, organizations, and communities to create, present, and preserve the arts of all cultures to enrich the quality of life for all Californians.

Grantees will be required to accomplish the following within the Grant Activity Period: Convene a standing committee of community members and stakeholders tosupport development of new SLP structure and strategic framework. Model equity practices and principles in the development of new SLP mission,vision, programming, and services. Identify and retain a dedicated staff member to lead new SLP and provide mentorship to that individual. Identify and maintain an accessible public office space for the new SLP. Create and implement a realistic operating budget for new SLP, with appropriate portion of grant funds going directly to support new SLP. Supply anticipated outcomes for a one-year grant and outline any next steps anticipated to occur beyond the grant activity period to fulfill the goals of the grant program. 

The Districts and Zones offer a discount on Sewer Service Charges for low-income owner-occupied homes and for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that provide housing to low-income renters. Donor Name: Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) State: California County: Sonoma County (CA) Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grant Period The Districts and Zones begin taking applications for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025). Eligibility Criteria  The Sanitation Rate Relief Program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners who are billed sewer service charges on their property tax bill. To be eligible, homeowners must meet the following requirements: Live in the home as their primary residence Own their home Be a current participant in the PG&E CARE Program OR have a total income of all persons living in the home of 75% or less of the area median family income, which will be determined by the current Sonoma County Community Development Commission income limits. If you are a landlord or mobile home park owner, you will be required to provide evidence that you will pass through the rate relief savings to the residents paying rent. Criteria for Non-Profit Organizations Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organizations that wish to apply for the Sanitation Rate Relief Program must: Rent 85% or more of each property applying to tenants that have household earnings of 75% or less of area median family income, which will be determined by the Sonoma County Community Development Commission income limits shown on the application form. To apply for the Sanitation Rate Relief Program, Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organizations must submit: 501(c)(3) certificates and program materials, Evidence showing that they rent 85% or more of the subject property to tenants that have household earnings of 75% or less of the area median family income, You will be required to provide evidence that you will pass through the rate relief savings to the residents paying rent. For more information, visit Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water).

Impact Projects grants support arts organizations for collaborations between local artist(s) and community members to develop and express their own creative and artistic goals and address a community-defined need. Collaborative projects will utilize various creative practices to impact social issues affecting their communities, including but not limited to systemic marginalization, incarceration/justice systems, arts learning, poverty/economic disparity, health disparities, accessibility for people with disabilities, housing insecurity, violence, food insecurity, cultural/social justice, intergenerational/multigenerational learning, veterans’ issues, and environmental sustainability

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County that assist low-income and elderly residents or promote the welfare of dogs through care and placement initiatives.

Projects should address one or more of the following Creative Youth Development program goals: Provide social-emotional creative experiences in safe, healthy and appropriate learning environments. Foster creative abilities of youth through culturally and linguistically responsive arts learning. Support arts programs that seek to activate youth voices, narratives, and perspectives. Utilize cultural assets of the local community to support positive self-identification and respect for diverse cultures. Empower youth through the preservation, revitalization, and/or reclamation of cultural practices. Cultivate the development of transferable life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and collaboration.

The Beacon House Request for Proposals outlines approach and rationale to providing community based funding support to expand substance use disorder services in Monterey County. Donor Name: Gateway Foundation State: California County: Monterey County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The sole purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from nonprofit organizations to provide substance use disorder services in the Monterey Peninsula. This funding will infuse financial resources for the operating, supporting and/or renovation of SUD services in Monterey County, directly addressing the need to improve access to treatment and recovery supports. This vital re-investment into the Monterey County community will provide flexible grant funds to help and support local organizations.  They seek to provide multiple grants to local, established substance use service providers. The flexible funds should be utilized to expand access to substance use disorder services and/or recovery support in Monterey County. Specifically, the dollars are for one-time costs that support improving access or capacity to provide services. Funding Information Up to $200,000. Up to  10, not to exceed $200,000. Project Period September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. Funds can be used for  Staff development  Training  Equipment  Repairs & maintenance  Expansion of services/access  Start-up operational costs may be allowed, provided they are reasonable and justified, and not to exceed 50% of total funding request.   Eligibility Criteria 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Licensed by the state of california to provide services (when applicable). Currently providing behavioral health services in monterey county. Organization can provide audited financials and income/expense budgets for last two fiscal years. Programs utilize evidence-based services. At least 50% of clients from last two fiscal years are residents of monterey county. Organization has been providing behavioral health services. For more information, visit Gateway Foundation.

Arts Integration Training projects should be designed to pave a pathway for increased equitable student learning in, through, and about the arts. This may be realized in a specific classroom, in all classrooms across a school site, or as a central strategy for a district or countywide arts plan. The project must be planned and implemented with collaboration between a nonprofit arts organization, teaching artists, and the educational entity, with fullcommitment from all participants.

Program Goals Projects should address the following Exposure program goals: Develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between arts and educational organizations, teaching artists, and the youth and families in the communities they serve. Cultivate students’ appreciation for the arts and understanding of themselves as the next generation of arts patrons and participants. Promote culturally and linguistically responsive learning through the arts, using cultural knowledge to support the cultural assets of the local community and students’ positive self-identification within and respect for diverse cultures.

This grant supports the well-being of California’s cultural vitality by helping sustain a robust and diverse arts workforce and infrastructure. Funds may be used to support any eligible expenses associated with the general operations of an arts or cultural organization, including but not limited to rent, utilities, and staff salaries. Applying for this grant does not restrict an organization from applying for other CAC project-based grants. General Operating grants areintended to support the applicant organization in carrying out its mission. Funding is not intended to support a specific project.

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water and habitat conditions affected by climate change, targeting wildlife conservation efforts and emergency restoration activities.

The Creative Economy Fund (fka Creative Industries Incentive Fund) awards project grants to arts, cultural, and creative-based commercial businesses that are located in the City of San José and involved in the production or distribution of the arts, including manufacturers, service providers, presenters, and designers, among others. Donor Name: Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/17/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding supports projects and activities aimed at building successful arts, cultural, and creative-based small businesses in San José.  The Creative Economy Fund is an initiative of the City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA). The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), a nonprofit intermediary focused on the economic security of individuals in the arts, is partnering with OEDCA to administer the Creative Economy Fund.  The goals of the Creative Economy Fund are to: Enhance San José’s creative economy. Bolster the growth and financial resilience of small arts, cultural, and creative-based businesses in San José. Provide financial support to artists and creative entrepreneurs (across all disciplines in both the non-commercial and commercial arenas). Funding Information For the 2024 grantmaking round, a total of $40,000 is available. Grants of up to $8,000 will be awarded through a competitive grant application process. Competitive applicants will contribute to the city’s cultural vibrancy, demonstrate readiness for project implementation, grow and achieve greater financial resilience, and demonstrate economic impact (e.g., attracting visitors, generating sales tax, creating jobs) in the City of San José. Competitive applicants will also reflect the City’s diverse cultural communities and creative-based commercial landscape. Period of Support     September 2024 – September 2025. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for Creative Economy Fund consideration, businesses must meet the following criteria:  Be a commercial enterprise, including small businesses (defined by the City of San José as businesses with 35 employees or less) and sole proprietorships (Note: businesses do not have to be brick and mortar; they can be online storefronts or nomadic enterprises); Be based in San José; Primarily provides a cultural, creative, or arts-related service or product;  Be in good standing with the City of San José, evidenced through possession of an active San José business tax certificate (aka business license, business permit)* and fulfillment of OEDCA or any other City department’s funding requirements, if applicable; and Cannot have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationships) with the boards, staff, and directors of CCI or OEDCA. The following are ineligible for funding consideration: Nonprofits; Individuals, organizations, or projects that will use a fiscal sponsor to receive grant funds if funding is approved; Businesses that are not arts, cultural, or creative-based;  Projects that are already funded through another Office of Cultural Affairs grant program;  Projects that have already taken place (funding can only be applied to expenses accrued during the grant period); and Incomplete Creative Economy Fund applications. For more information, visit CCI.

This grant provides funding for public agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations in California to acquire land essential for conservation efforts under Natural Community Conservation Plans and Habitat Conservation Plans.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting applications for its 2024-2025 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant. Donor Name: California Department of Fish and Wildlife State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program was created to assist local public and non-profit entities in the implementation of Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs) throughout California, as authorized under Fish and Game Code section 2800 et seq. Legal authority for the NCCP LAG Program is provided by Fish and Game Code section 1501.5(b), which allows the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to grant funds for fish and wildlife habitat preservation, restoration, and enhancement. CDFW offers NCCP LAGs to eligible applicants on an annual basis for the highest priority tasks needed to implement NCCPs. Highest priority tasks are identified by NCCP implementing partners along with CDFW, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) staff (i.e., “Wildlife Agencies”) throughout the preceding year. Funding Information Up to $576,000 will be available through the NCCP LAG program this grant cycle, dependent on the availability of State funds and approval of the Budget Act. Eligible Projects  Management Activities Immediate management actions on newly acquired NCCP reserve lands Restoration/Enhancement Restoration or enhancement of habitats or species populations on NCCP reserve lands Monitoring Design and implementation of biological monitoring programs identified in an NCCP, including the establishment of sampling methods, monitoring plots, data collection, management, and analysis Reserve Management Plans Development and implementation of individual reserve management plans Mapping New or updated mapping in support of NCCP management or monitoring activities, such as vegetation community mapping Targeted Studies for Adaptive Management Studies to evaluate management actions for covered habitats or species, and whether such actions are meeting stated goals or require adjustments through adaptive management Other Other non-land acquisition priority tasks, identified by the applicant and implementing partners, which are needed to ensure effective implementation of the NCCP Eligibility Criteria  Eligible applicants include public agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations that have an interest in assisting with the execution of Eligible Projects. Projects submitted by Implementing Entities, or entities that will be responsible for implementing the plan(s), once permitted, will score additional points during proposal evaluation.  Entities outside California are eligible for applying. For more information, visit CDFW.

The Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (EMSD) Program was developed to support local agencies in the delivery of FTA 5310 eligible activities, retaining all beneficial elements of the federal program using local funding. Donor Name: Orange County Transportation Authority State: California County: Orange County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The EMSD program offers grant funding for capital (vehicles and equipment) and operating mobility management and operating assistance) type projects. Program Goals  The EMSD Program is intended to meet the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities when transportation services provided are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to meet these needs. The goals of the Program are to: Improve the mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Orange County. Support local agencies and non-profits providing service within their communities. Supplement services provided through the OCTA Senior Mobility Program, OC ACCESS, and OC Bus fixed-route service. Provide seamless service through improved first- and last-mile connections. Incorporate and encourage technology-based solutions to improve mobility options. Promote non-profit and public agency outreach to senior and disabled patrons with an emphasis in reaching disadvantaged, underrepresented, and/or diverse communities to ensure services will meet their needs. Prioritize funding for agencies that: Collaborate through partnerships to create efficiencies and lower operating costs for service, and/or Increase vehicle revenue hours beyond the minimum ten hours per week. Funding Information Available Funding: $8.5 million. Total Maximum Request per Applicant: $1.5 million. Capital: Vehicle purchases, leases, and limited supporting equipment Minimum Grant Request: $100,000 Maximum Grant Request: $1,000,000 Capital: Standalone Capital Equipment Purchases Minimum Grant Request: $10,000 Maximum Grant Request: $99,000 Operating: Operating Assistance Minimum Grant Request: $100,000 Maximum Grant Request: $1,000,000 Operating: Mobility Management Minimum Grant Request: $50,000 Maximum Grant Request: $300,000. Eligible Applicants  Eligible applicants include: Private non-profit organizations providing transit services for older adults and people with disabilities, and Public agencies where private non-profits are not readily available to provide the proposed service for these individuals. For more information, visit OCTA.

The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency Behavioral Health Division has contracted with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County to make grants for the prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery of opioid related disorders and harm. Donor Name: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County State: California County: Santa Cruz County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Funding Information A total of $810,000 will be distributed in Fiscal Year 2024/2025. Awards will be granted up to $400,000 and grantees will have a grant performance period of up to 2 years to spend the grant funds; funds must be expended by 6/30/2026. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations with service delivery in Santa Cruz County are eligible to apply. For more information, visit CFSSC.

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) provides the Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program to help clean up and prevent illegal dumping on farm or ranch property. Donor Name: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Farm or ranch property need not have active sales or production, but shall be appropriately zoned, or otherwise authorized for agricultural activities. Farm or ranch property includes appurtenant easements or right-of-ways such as, but not limited to, public roads and utilities. Funding Information $1,000,000 available for each fiscal year. Up to $200,000 is the maximum available per applicant per fiscal year (FY). $50,000 is the maximum available per cleanup site. Eligibility Criteria  Cities Counties Resource Conservation Districts Federally Recognized Tribes. For more information, visit CalRecycle.

The City of Twentynine Palms is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2024-2025 Community Event Grant program. Donor Name: City of Twentynine Palms State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Aimed at showcasing the city’s vibrant culture and fostering community engagement, these grants offer support for events that celebrate Twentynine Palms’ character, diversity, and history. Funding Information Range of Event Grant Awards: The minimum amount allocated is $1,000, and the maximum amount allocated is $10,000. Partial Funding: The Event Ad Hoc Committee and the City Council reserve the right to not grant the full amount requested from the applicant. Distribution of Funds: Recipients will be provided with 75% of the funding upfront and the remaining 25% upon completion of the event. For instance, a grant awarded in the amount of $10,000 will be provided with $7,500 upfront and $2,500 upon completion. Eligibility Criteria  Non-profit organizations, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in event organization is required to ensure the successful execution of proposed activities. Residency in Twentynine Palms is not mandatory. Goals: Events should showcase Twentynine Palms’ character, diversity, or history. Events should not be intended to celebrate or recognize a small group, such as reunions. It is encouraged that events be free to attend and open to the public. Event Location: Events must occur within the City of Twentynine Palms limits. Applicants must provide a preliminary Venue Agreement as part of their application. Target Audience: Events should primarily benefit the citizens of Twentynine Palms, enhancing their quality of life. ADA Accessibility: Events must be held at ADA-accessible venues, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity. For more information, visit City of Twentynine Palms.