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California grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 206 grant opportunities

Save-the-Day Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mendocino County facing urgent challenges that hinder their ability to serve the community effectively.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 9
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This grant provides funding to eligible local, state, tribal, and nonprofit organizations to enhance flood risk mapping and mitigation efforts in partnership with FEMA.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Continuum of Care Program
$4,900,000
Sonoma County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local entities in Sonoma County to create housing solutions and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with a focus on transitional housing and supportive services.

Housing
Nonprofits
Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program
$4,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, community organizations, and tribes in California for projects that enhance infrastructure and resilience against extreme heat, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Advanced Services Fund Adoption Account
Contact for amount
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in California to improve broadband access and digital literacy for underserved communities, including low-income households and senior citizens.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Hansen Family Trust, Christian Endowment Fund
$5,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Christian ministries in Eureka and Humboldt County, California, with a focus on youth and senior programs, as well as international missionary work.

Education
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program — Graduate Student Grants
$100,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting research on forest health and wildfire resilience in California, aiming to advance scientific knowledge and inform land management practices.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forest Health Research Program — Proposition 4 Grants
$1,500,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including universities and local agencies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public agencies for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Green Grants
$2,500
Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in Southern California for community-driven projects that enhance energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote environmental sustainability.

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

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

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
John and Maria Laffin Trust Fund
$10,000
John and Maria Laffin Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles for education, animal welfare, medical research, and humanitarian relief efforts.

Education
Nonprofits
California Credit Union Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
California Credit Union Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Southern California that are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Adaptive IPM for Invasive Agricultural Pests Program
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to California-based researchers, universities, government agencies, and nonprofits to develop innovative pest management strategies for addressing invasive agricultural pests.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern and Central California that are focused on alleviating poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant
$1,900,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local education agencies in California for the development and initial implementation of high-quality charter schools, covering essential early-stage costs such as program design, staff recruitment, and community outreach.

Education
Nonprofits
The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program Fund (EVITP Fund) 2.0
$2,700,000
California Employment Training Panel (ETP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to train and certify electricians in California for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with a focus on serving disadvantaged and rural communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits