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California grants for Native American tribal organizations

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Redwood Research Grant
$50,000
Save the Redwoods League
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects focused on the biology and ecology of coast redwood and giant sequoia forests, particularly those led by nonprofit organizations and Indigenous communities, to support conservation and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program (TCU21)
Contact for amount
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This grant provides financial support to local governments and eligible entities in California for the cleanup and proper disposal of waste tires, helping to address illegal dumping and improve community safety and environmental health.

Environment
City or township governments
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$23,750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and for-profit businesses in California to establish a deposit-return system for reusable glass beverage containers, promoting a sustainable circular economy.

Environment
Small businesses
The Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) - Proposition 1
$625,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for local agencies, nonprofits, and tribes in California to develop projects that recycle water for various uses, including treatment, storage, and groundwater recharge.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund
$3,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to California Native American Tribes and their housing entities for early-stage development activities that prepare affordable housing projects for future construction and funding.

Housing
Native American tribal organizations
Route to Parks Grant
$30,000
Parks California
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This program provides funding to community organizations and tribal groups to help underserved populations access California's state parks by overcoming transportation barriers and offering engaging outdoor experiences.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Explore the Coast
$100,000
California State Coastal Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-centered projects that enhance coastal access and enjoyment for historically underserved populations in California, including low-income communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to support the development of community food hubs in California, promoting local, sustainable food sourcing for schools and institutions while fostering equitable food systems and supporting indigenous communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Empowering Tobacco Prevention Efforts in Tribal Communities
$4,600,002
California Department of Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized California Tribal Governments to strengthen tobacco prevention efforts and reduce tobacco use within their communities.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Youth Workforce Grant Opportunity
$450,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to create workforce development programs that help young adults aged 18 to 26, especially those facing significant challenges, gain access to stable employment through internships, apprenticeships, and job training in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
California Services to Science Academy (CSSA) Cohort 2.0: Technical Support and Assistance for Promising and Innovative Prevention Programs
$35,000
California Department of Health Care Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2026

This grant provides funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to create innovative projects that promote American values and leadership in areas like economic opportunity, technology, and sports, with a focus on community engagement and measurable outcomes.

International Development
Nonprofits
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 2
$2,500,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and public institutions for nature-based projects that enhance coastal resilience against sea level rise, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tribal EMPG Program
$188,021
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally-recognized tribes in California to enhance their emergency management capabilities for preparing and responding to various hazards and disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Native American tribal organizations
GFO-24-601 – Light-Duty Hydrogen Infrastructure Build-Out
$15,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and businesses in California to develop and enhance publicly accessible hydrogen refueling stations, promoting the use of fuel cell electric vehicles.

Energy
Small businesses
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based public agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate in construction and engineering applications.

Environment
City or township governments
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program
$1,000,000
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that promote sustainable pest management practices in California, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, universities, and private sector entities.

Environment
Small businesses
Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program
$400,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation projects aimed at recovering threatened and endangered species in California, supporting collaboration between state wildlife staff and external partners like nonprofits and academic institutions.

Environment
Individuals
GFO-24-604 – Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 3.0
$6,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that install electric vehicle charging infrastructure in multi-family housing, particularly benefiting residents in disadvantaged or low-income communities across California.

Energy
Small businesses
Pathways to Health Grant
$40,000
Riverside Community Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities working to reduce health disparities in underserved communities within the Greater Riverside Area through targeted health initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits