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California grants for County governments

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Tahoe for All
$150,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Recreation
Nonprofits
The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER)
$130,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to local water systems, particularly those serving disadvantaged communities, to ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water and to address urgent water quality issues.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
School Breakfast Program and Summer Meals Start-Up and Expansion Grants
$15,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to school food authorities in California to start or expand programs that deliver nutritious meals to students, particularly in areas with high rates of free or reduced-price meal eligibility.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Zip Books Grant
$35,000
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides California public libraries with funding to quickly acquire and distribute books not available in their collections, enhancing access for patrons, especially in underserved rural communities.

Education
City or township governments
Digital Divide Grant Program
$100,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low-income rural and urban areas to improve access to digital technology and resources through comprehensive digital inclusion projects.

Education
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0
$9,500,000
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to community organizations that support individuals transitioning from incarceration to stable employment through training, apprenticeships, and supportive services in California.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2024–25
$2,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help local governments, tribal entities, and organizations establish pilot programs for collecting and recycling empty glass beverage containers from restaurants and retail establishments.

Environment
Small businesses
CAL FIRE Forest Health Program
$8,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore and enhance California's forests to improve resilience against climate change, reduce wildfire risks, and promote better water and air quality.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Lunch at the Library Summer
Contact for amount
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to California public libraries to offer free meals and educational activities for children and youth during the summer, helping to combat food insecurity and promote learning.

Food and Nutrition
Special district governments
Reliable Electric Charging for Eligible School-Bus Sites (RECESS)
$4,500,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based local educational agencies and third-party transportation providers to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses, promoting a transition to zero-emission transportation.

Transportation
Independent school districts
GFO-24-602 – Charging and Refueling Infrastructure for Transport in California Provided Along Targeted Highway Segments (CRITICAL PATHS) 2.0
$100,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that create charging and hydrogen refueling stations for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles along key highways in California, focusing on benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Trade Corridor Enhancement Program
$800,000,000
California Transportation Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for transportation projects that improve freight movement and community impact, specifically targeting regional transportation plans and requiring collaboration among local governments and private industry.

Transportation
City or township governments
Escondido Community Foundation Grant
$35,000
Escondido Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Oceanside that focus on enhancing community services, including youth programs, arts, senior services, food security, and health initiatives.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Non-Tribal Applicants
$8,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides federal funding to states for the development and preservation of affordable housing aimed at low-income and very low-income households.

Housing
Public housing authorities
City of Pomona Community Development Block Grant
$300,000
City of Pomona Housing Services Division (Community Development Block Grant Unit)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community development projects that assist low- to moderate-income residents in Pomona, focusing on housing, public services, and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
City or township governments
Pine Cone Foundation’s Micro-Grant
$3,500
Pine Cone Foundation (PCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding for small-scale projects in various fields, such as arts, education, and community development, to support individuals and organizations with limited access to other grant opportunities.

Agriculture
County governments
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$10,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations involved in recycling beverage containers, such as local governments, non-profits, and material recovery facilities, to improve their sorting infrastructure and technology.

Environment
Small businesses
Wildfire Prevention Grants
$950,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience in California, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and environmental benefits.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Native American tribal organizations
Division of Boating and Waterways Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to marina operators in California for the maintenance and operation of sewage pumpout systems, ensuring responsible waste management for recreational boaters.

Environment
Small businesses