California grants for County governments

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in California to enhance employment services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, ensuring they have access to job counseling, placement, and necessary support services.

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations and partnerships focused on advancing regional planning and strategies for affordable, sustainable factory-built housing to benefit underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve communities impacted by landfill operations in Contra Costa County, focusing on initiatives that improve environmental, social, and infrastructure conditions in the Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, and Mt. Diablo Unified School District areas.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Southern Monterey County to support programs that address critical community needs in health, wellness, education, and youth development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects in Orange County that advance pre-development activities aimed at creating good-paying jobs and promoting economic equity in the transition to a clean energy economy.

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Inyo and Mono Counties, California, aimed at addressing local challenges like wildfire prevention and environmental stewardship through collaborative solutions.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, local governments, and community organizations in the greater Burney area to address a wide range of community needs, including education, health, and economic development.

The After School Education and Safety (ASES) Universal Grant is administered by the California Department of Education (CDE) through its Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) and supports after school programs across the state. The program was established via Proposition 49 in 2002 and is legislated through California Education Code sections 8482 through 8484.65. ASES aims to promote academic enrichment and safe, structured activities for students in kindergarten through ninth grade during non-school hours. The funding supports programs that incorporate literacy and educational enrichment while providing a safe environment conducive to learning and development. Applicants include both new organizations and existing grantees seeking to add sites or increase funding for current programs. The program seeks to foster partnerships between schools and community-based organizations, public agencies, and other stakeholders. It encourages collaboration among parents, youth, educators, law enforcement, and local nonprofits. Programs funded by ASES must offer a minimum of 15 hours of services per week, begin immediately after the school day ends, and remain open until at least 6 p.m. each school day. Required program components include a literacy and academic element and an enrichment element, both aligned with state standards and tailored to after school settings. Services may include tutoring, computer training, arts education, physical fitness, career readiness, and substance abuse prevention, among others. Eligibility is open to local educational agencies (LEAs), city or county governments, and nonprofit organizations in partnership with an LEA. High schools, umbrella organizations, and programs solely requesting before-school or summer funding are ineligible. Currently funded grantees may only apply for increased funding or to add new sites, provided they meet all reporting and compliance requirements. Maximum awards are capped at $152,612.13 for elementary schools and $203,482.84 for middle schools, with potential adjustments for large schools using a formula defined by state statute. Programs must also contribute a local match equal to one-third of the total grant, either in cash or in-kind, excluding facilities as more than 25% of the match. Applications must be submitted electronically via the ASSIST system by February 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Required forms include a cover page, narrative for new applicants, co-applicant information (if applicable), authorized signatures, assurances, and site approvals. Applications that fail to meet the formatting or deadline requirements will be disqualified. Notifications of disqualification will be issued in March 2026, followed by the Intent to Award list in April and final awards shortly thereafter. Each school site is evaluated independently based on its percentage of students eligible for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals (FRPM), using data from the CALPADS system. Selected programs will enter a three-year renewable funding period, contingent on continued compliance and available funding. Grantees must submit quarterly expenditure and biannual attendance reports via ASSIST, maintain auditable records for five years, and participate in CDE-led evaluations and audits. Programs are also expected to implement a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process aligned with CDE guidance. ASES ensures that no less than 85% of funds are allocated to direct services for students, with no more than 15% permitted for administrative costs, including indirect expenses. Technical assistance is available through a network of regional support providers coordinated by EXLD. Additional resources, including detailed application instructions and the Program Plan Guide, can be found on the CDE website. Program contacts include the EXLD team via expandedlearning@cde.ca.gov or phone at 916-319-0923. Appeals of disqualifications must be submitted electronically within 10 calendar days of notification and must include an original signature and justification based on the application review standards.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

This grant provides funding to various California-based organizations to promote affordable and sustainable factory-built housing solutions by addressing regional barriers and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

This funding initiative provides $25,000 in grants to support innovative STEAM educational programs in public K-12 schools, districts, and charters throughout San Diego County.

This program provides funding for conservation projects that protect and recover federally listed endangered and threatened species in California, focusing on habitat restoration, monitoring, and public education efforts.

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 program provides funding to local public agencies in California to remove and prevent abandoned recreational vessels from posing environmental and navigational hazards in navigable waterways.

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 grant provides funding for projects that develop and demonstrate technologies to capture carbon dioxide from the air while engaging local communities to ensure they understand and benefit from these initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in projects that protect and improve the water quality and resources of the Truckee River and its watershed.

This grant provides funding to government entities managing public lakes and reservoirs in California to install and maintain accessible floating restrooms for boaters.

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based educational agencies and non-profit organizations to deliver technical assistance and best practices for charter schools, focusing on key areas such as English Learners, Special Education, and Career and Technical Education.