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California grants for County governments

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Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations working on habitat restoration and public access projects in California, particularly those that enhance ecosystem connectivity and benefit underserved communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Child Abduction Training Program Supplemental
Contact for amount
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and governmental organizations in California to enhance training and resources for professionals involved in child abduction investigations and interventions.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Desert Conservation Program
$1,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, enhance climate resilience, and promote biodiversity in California's desert regions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Riparian Habitat Conservation
$3,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore natural habitats and improve public access to these areas, particularly benefiting communities that have been historically underserved.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
$15,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in California to help support equity applicants and licensees in the cannabis industry by reducing barriers to entry and promoting compliance and business development.

Housing
City or township governments
Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
$10,000,000
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local public agencies in California for infrastructure projects aimed at improving roadway safety and reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program – Construction
$586,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and tribal governments for the construction of wastewater treatment facilities and projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in various environments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small Community Drinking Water (SCDW) Funding Program
$50,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small disadvantaged communities in California to improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Explore the Coast Overnight
$5,000,000
California Coastal Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to improve and create affordable coastal accommodations for Californians, especially those from low and middle-income households and underserved communities, to enhance their access to the coast.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant – Phase II
$20,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.

Housing
City or township governments
Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program
$576,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for projects that support the implementation of conservation plans aimed at preserving and restoring California's natural habitats and wildlife.

Natural Resources
State governments
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon
$100,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore and protect salmon habitats in the Klamath River Watershed, specifically targeting collaboration with local Tribes and landowners to enhance resilience against drought and climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wharf to Wharf Grant
$3,000
Wharf to Wharf Race
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to schools and community organizations in Santa Cruz County to create and expand youth running programs, particularly for underserved and at-risk populations, promoting health and fitness among participants under 18.

Education
Nonprofits
Supervised Visitation Program Supplemental
Contact for amount
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public agencies and nonprofit organizations in California that offer supervised visitation services, ensuring safe and structured interactions between non-custodial parents and their children in high-risk situations.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State governments
Forest Health Research Program — California Climate Investments
$900,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports scientific research aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes involved in relevant ecological studies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Resilience Centers Round 2 PLANNING Grant (FY 26-27)
$500,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based organizations for planning community resilience centers that will help neighborhoods prepare for and respond to climate-related challenges while fostering local engagement and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits