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California grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 219 grant opportunities

Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding for public and nonprofit organizations to implement conservation projects that improve water management and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Shasta River watershed of California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Open Educational Resources Spark Grant
$25,000
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides quick financial support to organizations in California that are developing innovative educational resources to improve access and equity in education.

Education
Nonprofits
Measure A Safe Routes to School, Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Program
$4,200,000
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, universities, and local agencies for projects that improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and access near schools in South Coast communities of Santa Barbara County.

Transportation
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to support California's forest-sector businesses and workforce development projects that enhance forest management practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen local economies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Tobacco Retail Environment Studies Program
$3,000,000
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for public and private entities in California to conduct research and monitoring initiatives that evaluate and improve the state's tobacco retail environment, focusing on marketing, availability, and policy impacts related to tobacco products.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
$10,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This program provides funding to California dealers for innovative projects that improve beverage container recycling through the installation of reverse vending machines and other redemption options.

Environment
Nonprofits
Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund - Option A
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that enhance seasonal habitats and migration corridors for big game species in designated western states.

Environment
Nonprofits
Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Grant Program
$25,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Butte County, California, for innovative programs that promote the mental and physical health of youth affected by the 2018 Camp Fire.

Health
Nonprofits
Biologically Integrated Farming Systems
$1,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in developing and demonstrating innovative farming practices that reduce chemical pesticide use while promoting sustainable pest management.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Student Basic Needs Spark Grant
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in California that are working to improve student well-being and address essential needs in higher education through innovative and scalable projects.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Regional Resilience Planning and Implementation Grant Program
$3,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that enhance climate resilience in California, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities and California Native American tribes.

Environment
Private institutions of higher education
BFF Legal Services Grant
$30,000
Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit legal services organizations and public entities to enhance access to justice and improve civil legal aid systems.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Grants available to support Community Engagement in California
Contact for amount
San Diego County Office of Education
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help California school districts strengthen their partnerships with communities to improve educational outcomes for underserved students.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forest Health Research Program — California Climate Investments
$900,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports scientific research aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes involved in relevant ecological studies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
San Manuel Cares Grant
Contact for amount
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal governments providing services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, as well as tribal entities nationwide, focusing on impactful community programs.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Aging to Thrive: Empowering Aging Through Community
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve the lives of seniors in Humboldt County, California, by funding services such as meal programs, health support, and transportation.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Planning Grant
$3,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations and partnerships focused on advancing regional planning and strategies for affordable, sustainable factory-built housing to benefit underserved communities.

Housing
City or township governments
California Jobs First Catalyst Funding
$750,000
California Jobs First
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects in Orange County that advance pre-development activities aimed at creating good-paying jobs and promoting economic equity in the transition to a clean energy economy.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Community Men’s Health Research Program
$210,000
Movember
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports early career researchers partnering with community organizations to improve mental health and well-being among boys and young men aged 12 to 35 through evidence-based research on coping, social connection, and early fatherhood.

Health
Individuals