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Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$375,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and innovation in wood products, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses in California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Wonderful Community Grants
$100,000
The Wonderful Company
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in California's Central Valley to enhance health, education, and social equity initiatives in communities like Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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 financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beach and Coast Accessibility Program
$30,000
Orange County Coastkeeper
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to tribes, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve access to California's beaches and coastal areas for individuals with mobility challenges, particularly benefiting Indigenous and historically excluded communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Resilience Centers Round 2 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 26-27)
$10,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations for building and enhancing community resilience centers that serve as emergency response hubs and ongoing community resources, particularly in underserved areas.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Donna Murrill Wildfire Fund
$25,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal entities in Northern California to implement wildfire prevention and mitigation projects that enhance community resilience and reduce fire risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund
Contact for amount
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Contra Costa County to enhance fish and wildlife resources through habitat improvement, public education, and scientific research projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Forest Conservation
$10,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, California Native American tribes, and certain other entities for projects that conserve, restore, and enhance California's forests and watersheds.

Natural Resources
Special district governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Clean Vessel Act Education and Outreach Grant FY 2025
$360,000
California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and local governments to promote education and outreach initiatives that reduce vessel sewage pollution in California's boating communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Ford Family Foundation Large funding Grant
$250,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to implement impactful programs or capital projects that benefit rural children and families in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits