California grants for City or township governments

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance climate resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and improve water management in California's communities.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies in California to create or sustain after-school programs that enhance academic learning and ensure a safe environment for students in kindergarten through ninth grade.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and select public agencies in Monterey County, California, to implement impactful projects that address critical community needs in areas such as health, youth development, and education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and federally recognized tribes in California to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure and public services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community projects and emergency needs in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, aimed at enhancing local initiatives and ensuring their sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in improving and maintaining multipurpose trails around Humboldt Bay, enhancing community engagement and safety for trail users.

This program provides financial assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments in California to support the sustainable management and enjoyment of off-highway vehicle recreation while preserving natural resources.

This funding program provides financial assistance to community water systems in California for constructing and improving water infrastructure to ensure safe and clean drinking water for residents, particularly those in need.

This program provides funding to tribes, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve access to California's beaches and coastal areas for individuals with mobility challenges, particularly benefiting Indigenous and historically excluded communities.

This program provides funding to elementary schools with high percentages of low-income students to supply free fresh fruits and vegetables, promoting healthier eating habits and combating childhood obesity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development of electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in California, targeting both public and private entities committed to reducing emissions in the freight sector.

This program provides funding for projects that protect and restore California's forests, benefiting local communities, wildlife, and water resources.

This program provides financial assistance to charter schools that serve a high percentage of low-income students to help cover their ongoing facility costs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-focused projects, such as centers for social services, libraries, and cultural institutions, requiring significant community backing and a portion of the budget to be secured before applying.

This funding opportunity supports K-12 youth-led projects in Humboldt County that focus on environmental sustainability and community responsibility, particularly for underserved and historically marginalized groups.

This funding is available to nonprofits and community organizations in Thousand Oaks to support projects that assist low-income individuals and households through housing improvements and essential services.

This grant provides funding to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in California to enhance boating safety education and training programs.

The Conservancy may fund activities within or benefitting the Delta and Suisun Marsh as defined in Public Resources Code section 85058 (a map can be found at this link: https://www.deltacouncil.ca.gov/pdf/delta-plan/figure-1-1-delta-boundaries.pdf). The Conservancy may fund an action outside the Delta and Suisun Marsh if the Board makes all the findings described in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009 (CWC, div. 35, §§ 85000 – 85350). The Conservancy will fund planning projects, which include pilot projects. Allowable activities for planning projects include, but are not limited to, project scoping (partnership development, outreach to impacted parties, stakeholder coordination, negotiation of site access or land tenure); planning and design (engineering design, identifying appropriate best management practices); and environmental compliance (permitting, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) activities, Delta Plan consistency). The Conservancy will fund implementation projects, which include acquisition projects. Implementation projects are specific, on-the-ground projects that result in the construction, improvement, or acquisition of a capital asset that will be maintained for a minimum of 15 years. Implementation projects are "shovel-ready" projects. Applicants must submit a concept proposal, as found on the Conservancy’s website, before submitting a full proposal. Partnerships are encouraged but not required. There are no limitations on number of submissions by organizations. Applications are received via email for concept proposals and by uploading files to a designated site for full proposals. Awards are announced at a Board Meeting and applicants are informed with a letter.

The city of Santa Clarita has released the 2024-25 Notice of Funding Availability for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. This grant opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations that serve low- and moderate-income residents. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides the CDBG funding to the city, which is then awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations. Individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply. Interested applicants must attend one of two scheduled Zoom informational meetings to learn more about the application process and receive a funding application. The meetings are scheduled for November 29th from 10-11 a.m. and November 30th from 2-3 p.m. The CDBG funds will be used to serve low- and moderate-income residents as part of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) during the Program Year of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Proposals must address a Con Plan Priority and comply with federal regulations regarding reporting and record-keeping requirements. Only residents of the city of Santa Clarita may be served by any CDBG funding awarded. For more information about the city of Santa Clarita's CDBG program or the funding application process, interested parties can contact Project Technician Donya Plazo by email at dplazo@santa-clarita.com or by phone at 661-255-4368. Additional details can be found on the city's website at SantaClarita.gov/Housing. Source: [Santa Clarita NOFA Flyer](https://santaclarita.gov/community-preservation/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/11/24-25-NOFA-Flyer.pdf)

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Sacramento County that promote diversity, equity, and community engagement.