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California grants for Native American tribal organizations

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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
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 strengthen their emergency management capabilities for 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
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
Land Acquisitions
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at conserving California's wildlife and enhancing public access to natural areas, available to nonprofits, government agencies, Native American tribes, and select private landowners.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Native Cultures Fund
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve and share California Indian culture, art, and traditional practices, prioritizing initiatives that promote knowledge transmission across generations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Stream Gage Improvement Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides funding to public agencies and federally recognized Tribes in California to improve, reactivate, or install stream gages for better monitoring of water flow and environmental conditions.

Environment
City or township governments
GFO-24-610 – Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Port Infrastructure
$40,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California ports and related entities to install zero-emission vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, prioritizing projects that benefit disadvantaged communities and encourage participation from underrepresented businesses.

Energy
Small businesses
2024 Homeownership Super NOFA
$176,800,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and certain private entities to promote affordable homeownership initiatives for lower-income households in California.

Housing
Nonprofits
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Block Grants
$4,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to California farmers and ranchers for improving irrigation efficiency and reducing energy use to combat climate change and water scarcity.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Sacramento Valley Floodplain Enhancement for Salmon and Shorebirds
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions to restore floodplain habitats in the Sacramento Valley, benefiting both juvenile Chinook salmon and migratory shorebirds.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits