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California grants for County governments

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Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public entities in California for the cleanup and remediation of legacy disposal sites that were closed before current landfill regulations were established.

Environment
County governments
California Serves Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local educational agencies in California to expand service-learning opportunities that help students earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement.

Education
Independent school districts
HRTP Healthcare Grant Program
$5,000,000
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in California for healthcare projects that improve job quality and access for underserved populations while addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Clean Air Grants Off Road Equipment Replacement Program
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program
$59,484,345
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to electric vehicle service providers, contractors, and public entities in California to repair, replace, and install EV charging ports, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
GFO-24-301 – Environmental Sustainability of a Clean Energy Transition (Enviro-SET)
$3,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and development projects that promote California's transition to a fair and sustainable zero-carbon energy system while addressing environmental goals.

Energy
Small businesses
Arts in California Parks Grant Program
Contact for amount
Parks California
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 1, 2026

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community groups to create art and cultural programs that connect communities to local parks and natural spaces in California.

Arts
Nonprofits
Clean Air Grants Locomotive Program
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Advance Redding Fund for the Performing Arts
$24,500
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative performing arts projects by nonprofit organizations in the Greater Redding area, aimed at enhancing community engagement and artistic collaboration.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R24
$3,900,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local governments and organizations in developing and maintaining recreational trails and facilities for motorized trail users.

Education
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Youth Grant Program Fund
$6,500
City of Visalia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Visalia that offer programs and services specifically designed to benefit local youth.

Youth
Nonprofits
Song-Brown Certified Nurse Midwifery programs (CNM)
$396,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides funding to educational institutions in California to train Certified Nurse Midwives, with the goal of increasing primary care access in underserved communities.

Education
Small businesses
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Endangered Species Act Conservation Planning Grant Program (Nontraditional Section 6)
$1,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to state and local organizations for large-scale conservation planning and land acquisition efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats in California.

Environment
Small businesses
Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding for public and nonprofit organizations to implement conservation projects that improve water management and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Shasta River watershed of California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Financial Aid Program FY24
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local government agencies in California to enhance boating safety and enforcement measures in heavily used waterways that lack sufficient funding.

Environment
City or township governments
California Community Reinvestment Grants Program
$3,000,000
California Governor's Office of BU.S.iness and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local health departments and community-based nonprofits in California to support services that address the negative impacts of past drug policies on disproportionately affected communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to support California's forest-sector businesses and workforce development projects that enhance forest management practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen local economies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Reinvestment Grants Program
$3,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to California local health departments and community-based nonprofits to deliver essential services that improve economic mobility, health, and reentry outcomes for communities disproportionately affected by past drug enforcement policies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits