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California grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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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
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
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
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
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
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 to develop regional strategies for affordable and sustainable factory-built housing, focusing on collaboration and addressing barriers to housing delivery.

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
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
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Catalyst Grant
$500,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to various California-based organizations to promote affordable and sustainable factory-built housing solutions by addressing regional barriers and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Housing
Nonprofits
Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program
$400,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This program provides funding for conservation projects that protect and recover federally listed endangered and threatened species in California, focusing on habitat restoration, monitoring, and public education efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits