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California grants for County governments

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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
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
2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations and entities that enhance the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticulture, through innovative projects that benefit the industry as a whole.

Agriculture
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
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
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
Ford Family Foundation Technical Assistance Grants
$5,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to rural organizations in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, to strengthen their capacity through activities like training, strategic planning, and expert consultations.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
$500,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to small community water systems and public water systems serving disadvantaged communities to help them improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure safe, clean water access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to California local governments for the cleanup and remediation of abandoned waste disposal sites to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
Inland Wetlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to public and private landowners in California's Central Valley for projects that conserve and restore wetlands and habitats to support various bird populations.

Environment
State governments
San Joaquin River Conservancy
$6,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports habitat restoration and public access projects across California, particularly benefiting historically underserved communities affected by environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program
$6,087,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance climate resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and improve water management in California's communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
After School Education and Safety grant program
$203,500
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies in California to create or sustain after-school programs that enhance academic learning and ensure a safe environment for students in kindergarten through ninth grade.

Education
County governments
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2028

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots watershed groups and organizations in the U.S. for collaborative planning and development of projects that improve water supply reliability, quality, and ecosystem resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$15,000,000
California Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect vital community resources in the Sierra-Cascade region.

Natural Resources
State governments
Ford Family Foundation Good Neighbor Grants
$25,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to rural nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal nations in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, to support community-driven projects that enhance local resilience and engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction
$10,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to community water systems in California for constructing and improving water infrastructure to ensure safe and clean drinking water for residents, particularly those in need.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding for community-focused projects in specific regions of Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, prioritizing initiatives that demonstrate long-term impact and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits