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California grants for Special district governments

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Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that enhance community pride, cultural programming, and environmental stewardship in Del Mar, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account
$30,141,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This program provides funding to support broadband internet infrastructure projects in low-income housing developments across California, ensuring underserved communities have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Housing
City or township governments
2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants
$4,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This program provides substantial funding to local and state agencies, special districts, and nonprofit organizations to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risks through reforestation and sustainable forest management practices across California.

Environment
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions that aim to improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry through projects focused on market enhancement, education, training, or research.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Transformative Climate Communities - Project Development Grant
$5,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in advancing community-led climate initiatives that enhance environmental health, economic opportunity, and resilience in disadvantaged areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Help For Children Grant Program
Contact for amount
Help For Children
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations focused on preventing and treating child maltreatment through direct services, education, advocacy, and research in designated communities both in the U.S. and internationally.

Youth
Nonprofits
Mike and Dotty Collett Animal Care Grant Program
$5,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government programs in Northern California that deliver direct animal care services, such as food, shelter, and medical care, to improve the quality of life for animals.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to California public entities for cleaning up illegal dumping sites to protect public health, safety, and the environment.

Environment
County governments
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4
$8,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create or improve parks and recreational spaces in underserved communities, enhancing access to green spaces and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Real-Time Data Direct Grant Program
$3,500,000
California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This program provides funding to enhance flood disaster readiness by installing real-time reservoir elevation gages at dams with ungated spillways, prioritizing those owned by local agencies and with significant downstream hazard risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
$700,000
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and organizations in California for transportation planning projects that promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance community resilience, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, regional park districts, and eligible Tribal Entities in California to promote the use of recycled rubberized pavement in public roadways and pathways, helping to reduce tire waste and support sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
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
2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations and entities that enhance the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticulture, through innovative projects that benefit the industry as a whole.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to California local governments for the cleanup and remediation of abandoned waste disposal sites to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
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