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California grants for Special district governments

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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
Eco-Grants: Environmental Education/Project Grants
$300
Tri-City Ecology Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in the Tri-City area to develop local environmental projects that are educational or enhance community aesthetics, with a focus on sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State 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 various organizations and agencies for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and habitats in California's Central Valley to support migratory bird populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
$1,000,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of recreational boating access facilities, including ramps and parking areas, to enhance public access to waterways for both motorized and non-motorized boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides substantial funding to nonprofit organizations in the East Bay Area of California for capital projects that create a lasting impact and demonstrate strong leadership and financial sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
After School Education and Safety Grant
$355,118
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding supports after school programs in California that provide academic enrichment and safe activities for students in kindergarten through ninth grade, fostering partnerships between schools and community organizations.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26
$30,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments in California to support the sustainable management and enjoyment of off-highway vehicle recreation while preserving natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Home Community Benefit Grant Program
$30,000
El Camino Healthcare District
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that address healthcare access, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and economic stability for underserved populations in northern Santa Clara County.

Health
Nonprofits
GFO-24-611 – Implementation of Medium- and Heavy Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Blueprints 2.0
$8,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development of electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in California, targeting both public and private entities committed to reducing emissions in the freight sector.

Energy
Nonprofits
Forest Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding for projects that protect and restore California's forests, benefiting local communities, wildlife, and water resources.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
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
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
Deployment of Decarbonization Technologies and Strategies for California Industrial Facilities
$10,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The Projects for Organizations grant opportunity, offered by the Idaho Commission on the Arts, aims to support public projects and events by nonprofit organizations, informal arts groups applying through fiscal agents, and arts-in-education projects within schools and school districts. This grant aligns with the Commission's mission to foster arts and culture within Idaho by directly funding initiatives that engage the public and promote arts education. The program specifically targets organizations operating in Idaho for at least one year with a valid 501(c)(3) status or governmental units including schools. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are the citizens of Idaho, who benefit from increased access to public arts projects and events, and students within the state, who gain from enhanced arts-in-education programming. The impact goals include enriching community life through cultural offerings and fostering artistic development and appreciation. The grant prioritizes projects that compensate professional artists and meet specific eligibility criteria, ensuring a high standard of artistic endeavor and professional practice. Funding information indicates that grants are up to $1,100 and require a 1:1 match (cash or in-kind), funding up to 50% of projected expenses. This demonstrates a strategic priority to leverage additional resources and encourage community investment in arts projects. While specific measurable results beyond successful project completion and financial accountability are not explicitly detailed, the focus on public projects and arts-in-education implies expected outcomes such as increased community engagement in the arts and improved arts literacy among students. The Idaho Commission on the Arts' strategic priority, as reflected in this grant, is to provide accessible funding for a diverse range of artistic and cultural projects across all counties in Idaho. Their theory of change appears to be that by providing financial support and setting clear eligibility and project guidelines, they can empower local organizations and schools to deliver high-quality arts experiences, thereby enriching communities and fostering a vibrant arts ecosystem throughout the state. The requirement for final reports for past grants also indicates a commitment to accountability and continuous improvement within their funding programs.

Science and Technology
County governments
Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters
$2,000,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that advance the conservation of California's coastal waters, particularly benefiting local agencies, universities, nonprofits, and Native American tribes.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2025

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in California for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience through fuels management and fire prevention education.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Wildlife Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 14, 2025

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect wildlife habitats and promote biodiversity on public lands in California, targeting state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit groups.

Natural Resources
State governments
Local Parks Grant Program - Implementation Grants
Contact for amount
Arts in California Parks
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2024

Date Added

Apr 19, 2024

This new multi-year grant program intends to create local community connections to California’s rich and diverse cultural history and natural areas outside of California’s state park boundaries. Eligible projects will enhance connections to local cultural history, local parks, open space or natural areas through community events, programming or installations that help to build sustainable community connections, health and well-being. The Local Parks Grants Program will be managed and administered by Parks California. This program supports the “Outdoor Access for All” initiative led by Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, along with the Natural Resources Agency’s “Outdoors for All” initiative, and California State Parks’ Reexamining Our Past Initiative.

Arts
Nonprofits