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California grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
$3,000,000
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
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Documentary Media Production Grant
$15,000
California Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals working on documentary projects that highlight California's diverse stories and cultures, requiring collaboration with humanities advisors and matching funds.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
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
City or township governments
Placer Fish and Game Commission Grant
$1,000
Placer County Fish and Game Commission (PCFGC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, and individuals for projects that promote the conservation and preservation of fish and wildlife resources in Placer County.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
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
Central Valley Community Grants
$100,000
The Wonderful Company
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in California's Central Valley to enhance health, education, and social equity initiatives in communities like Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
North Valley THRIVE Catalyst Fund
$2,000,000
North Valley THRIVE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to public and private organizations, government entities, and Tribal groups in the North San Joaquin Valley for projects that drive economic growth and resilience in the region.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Truckee River Fund
$75,000
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in projects that protect and improve the water quality and resources of the Truckee River and its watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
Offshore Wind Monitoring and HVDC Substation Design in California
$12,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and development projects focused on designing high-voltage direct current substations and environmental monitoring systems for floating offshore wind energy in California.

Environment
County governments
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$40,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pebble Beach Company Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Pebble Beach Company Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that focus on youth education and development initiatives, including early childhood education, literacy, arts, and sports programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in restoring ecosystems and improving resilience in areas of the Angeles National Forest affected by past wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children ; Families - ACYF/FYSB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (DR-MHP) Round One
Contact for amount
California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to local agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions in California to support hands-on boating safety education programs that enhance public understanding of boating laws and safety practices.

Education
Nonprofits
Employment Pathways Technical Assistance (EPTA) grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$1,500,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will offer technical assistance and evaluation services to programs helping young adults, veterans, justice-involved individuals, and English Language Learners in California's workforce development system.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Innovation Funding Initiative
$525,000
Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts in Orange County, California, to implement innovative educational strategies that enhance student engagement and outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Education
Independent school districts