GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

California grants for Special district governments

Explore 170 grant opportunities

Recruitment and Retention Grant
$10,000,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2028

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in California to help them recruit and retain qualified food service personnel, ensuring high-quality nutrition services for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
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
Upland Game Bird Account Grant
$300,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for projects that improve upland game bird populations and their habitats in California, while also promoting public hunting opportunities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Air Protection Support Grants
$10,000
Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven projects in Butte County that aim to improve air quality and reduce exposure to harmful pollutants, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Support Grant Program
$1,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for public events or educational opportunities that benefit the residents of Mendocino County, promoting community engagement and addressing local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant – Phase II
$20,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.

Housing
City or township governments
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Resilience Centers Round 2 PLANNING Grant (FY 26-27)
$500,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based organizations for planning community resilience centers that will help neighborhoods prepare for and respond to climate-related challenges while fostering local engagement and well-being.

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

Aug 3, 2026

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
Inland Wetlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to public and private landowners in California's Central Valley for projects that conserve and restore wetlands and habitats to support various bird populations.

Environment
State governments
After School Education and Safety grant program
$203,500
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies in California to create or sustain after-school programs that enhance academic learning and ensure a safe environment for students in kindergarten through ninth grade.

Education
County governments
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2028

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots watershed groups and organizations in the U.S. for collaborative planning and development of projects that improve water supply reliability, quality, and ecosystem resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$15,000,000
California Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect vital community resources in the Sierra-Cascade region.

Natural Resources
State governments
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
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
Community Resilience Centers Round 2 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 26-27)
$10,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations for building and enhancing community resilience centers that serve as emergency response hubs and ongoing community resources, particularly in underserved areas.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Forest Conservation
$10,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, California Native American tribes, and certain other entities for projects that conserve, restore, and enhance California's forests and watersheds.

Natural Resources
Special district governments
FY24 CRS Congressionally Directed Spending-Track Intrusion System and Positive Train Control Project, CA
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for special district governments in California to implement advanced safety technologies on railways, aimed at preventing accidents and enhancing public safety through a track intrusion detection system integrated with Positive Train Control.

Science and Technology
Special district governments
The Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Technical Assistance (TA) Program
$1,500,000
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding initiative provides technical assistance and support to organizations that help high-barrier populations, such as youth, veterans, and justice-involved individuals, improve their workforce readiness and economic mobility in California.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants for Libraries in California
$250,000
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides California libraries and library-focused non-profits with financial support to develop innovative community projects that address local needs and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Science and Technology
City or township governments