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California grants for Native American tribal organizations

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Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2024–25
$2,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help local governments, tribal entities, and organizations establish pilot programs for collecting and recycling empty glass beverage containers from restaurants and retail establishments.

Environment
Small businesses
CAL FIRE Forest Health
Contact for amount
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore and enhance California's forests to improve resilience against climate change, reduce wildfire risks, and promote better water and air quality.

Environment
Small businesses
GFO-24-602 – Charging and Refueling Infrastructure for Transport in California Provided Along Targeted Highway Segments (CRITICAL PATHS) 2.0
$100,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that create charging and hydrogen refueling stations for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles along key highways in California, focusing on benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Animal Welfare Endowment Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama Counties that focus on the welfare and care of homeless and owned pets, wildlife conservation, and services for working animals.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Holiday Funding Partnership Program
$2,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding program provides small grants to nonprofit and community organizations in Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Curry Counties to support essential holiday assistance initiatives for vulnerable populations during the winter season.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
GFO-24-501 – Paving the Way for California’s Gas Transition
$2,200,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support research projects that help California transition away from fossil gas by exploring decommissioning strategies, electrification, and the integration of cleaner energy technologies in residential and commercial sectors.

Energy
Small businesses
Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program Grant for Program Year 2024-25
Contact for amount
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides up to $25 million to nonprofits, labor unions, tribal governments, and local workforce boards in California to create programs that help young adults aged 18-28 secure jobs and advance their careers.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$10,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations involved in recycling beverage containers, such as local governments, non-profits, and material recovery facilities, to improve their sorting infrastructure and technology.

Environment
Small businesses
California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant – Cohort 5
$5,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, tribal governments, and community-based organizations in California to implement effective programs aimed at reducing gun violence in communities disproportionately affected by such violence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
$100,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to California-based agricultural producers, processors, and nonprofits for infrastructure improvements in food processing and distribution, enhancing the resilience of the state's food supply chain.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Golden Eagle Conservation Grant 2025-2026
$1,500,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote the conservation of golden eagles in California, particularly in areas affected by wind energy, and is open to public agencies, universities, tribal governments, and nonprofits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides funding for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing projects aimed at low-income and vulnerable populations, including homeless individuals, large families, seniors, and farmworkers in California.

Housing
Small businesses
Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants
$500,000
California Department of Conservation (DOC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to California cities, counties, nonprofits, and tribes to permanently protect agricultural lands from urban development, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
State governments
California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
GFO-24-301 – Environmental Sustainability of a Clean Energy Transition (Enviro-SET)
$3,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and development projects that promote California's transition to a fair and sustainable zero-carbon energy system while addressing environmental goals.

Energy
Small businesses
The Advance Redding Fund for the Performing Arts
$24,500
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative performing arts projects by nonprofit organizations in the Greater Redding area, aimed at enhancing community engagement and artistic collaboration.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
$700,000
California Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and organizations in California for transportation planning projects that promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance community resilience, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program 2025
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, regional park districts, and eligible Tribal Entities in California to promote the use of recycled rubberized pavement in public roadways and pathways, helping to reduce tire waste and support sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
High Road Training Partnerships 2024-25 Healthcare Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Workforce Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare organizations in California for projects that enhance workforce training, improve job quality, and promote economic equity and climate resilience.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses