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California grants for County governments

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Sea Otter Recovery
$165,000
California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to conduct research and conservation projects aimed at recovering the southern sea otter population and improving California's nearshore marine ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
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
Upland Game Bird Account Grant
$300,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for projects that improve upland game bird populations and their habitats in California, while also promoting public hunting opportunities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
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
Clean Air Grants Emergency Generator Program
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides financial incentives for public, private, and nonprofit entities in Santa Barbara County to replace old diesel emergency generators with cleaner technologies, aiming to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
Contact for amount
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and governmental organizations in California to implement community-based strategies aimed at preventing intimate partner violence and promoting healthy relationships, particularly among underserved populations.

Safety
Nonprofits
California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant – Cohort 5
$5,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, tribal governments, and community-based organizations in California to implement effective programs aimed at reducing gun violence in communities disproportionately affected by such violence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27
$500,000
California Department of Industrial Relations
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community-based organizations in California to promote workplace safety and educate workers about their rights under labor laws.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Program Initiation Grant Tier 1, Cohort U
$6,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local educational agencies in California to implement comprehensive tobacco-use prevention programs and policies for students in grades six through twelve.

Education
City or township governments
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
$100,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to California-based agricultural producers, processors, and nonprofits for infrastructure improvements in food processing and distribution, enhancing the resilience of the state's food supply chain.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Big Sur Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community programs in the Big Sur region of California, focusing on health, education, environmental stewardship, and collaborative services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
$15,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides funding for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing projects aimed at low-income and vulnerable populations, including homeless individuals, large families, seniors, and farmworkers in California.

Housing
Nonprofits