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Regional Coordination Project (RCP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$1,000,000
Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce development boards in California to create and expand training programs that help individuals gain industry-recognized credentials and secure sustainable employment.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
California Men’s Service Challenge
Contact for amount
California Volunteers (CV)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in California to create and expand service opportunities specifically for young men and boys, promoting their engagement in community service and personal development.

Youth
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 various organizations and entities in California to promote innovation and sustainability in the forest products industry, supporting projects that enhance wood utilization and address workforce gaps.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY2024-25 Tobacco Grant Program
$28,500,000
California Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 28, 2024

Date Added

May 12, 2024

The Tobacco Grant Program, administered by the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice, aims to foster a healthier California by curtailing illegal cigarette and tobacco sales and marketing to minors. This highly competitive program, enabled by Proposition 56, allocates funds to applicants with robust enforcement capabilities. Funded agencies will focus on enforcing tobacco-related laws, conducting retailer and online inspections, and enhancing local coordination and education efforts.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
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 funding opportunity supports 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
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

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that implement electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in California, particularly benefiting communities in need.

Energy
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program
$11,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public agencies for projects that address shoreline erosion and enhance coastal restoration efforts.

Environment
State governments
Clean Air Grant Program
Contact for amount
Placer County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and public agencies in California to adopt cleaner technologies for heavy-duty engines and equipment, particularly benefiting low-income communities and promoting environmental justice.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Micro-Grant Program
$12,500
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and fire agencies in Mendocino County to implement projects that enhance wildfire preparedness and community resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 2026
$4,000,000,000
California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public transit agencies and municipalities in California to develop major projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance public transit services, and improve connectivity, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program
$200,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and tribes in California for cleaning up illegally dumped waste on agricultural lands, helping to restore these areas for safe and productive use.

Environment
City or township governments
Boat Launching Facility Supplemental Grant Application
$11,800,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the repair and improvement of boat launching facilities and related infrastructure to enhance access to the state's waterways for recreational boating.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to California local governments, tribal entities, and certain state agencies for projects that use recycled tire materials in roadways, bikeways, and park access, promoting environmental sustainability and waste tire diversion.

Environment
City or township governments
Clean Air Grants - On-Road Vehicles
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides funding to public, private, and nonprofit entities for replacing high-polluting diesel or CNG vehicles with zero-emission alternatives to improve air quality and public health in Santa Barbara County.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant
$75,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and private businesses for the installation and maintenance of sewage disposal stations to promote environmentally responsible boating in California.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Tobacco Grant Program FY 2025-26 Request for Proposals
$28,500,000
California Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California local government agencies for enforcement activities aimed at reducing illegal tobacco sales and marketing to minors.

Consumer Protection
City or township governments
Tobacco Grant Program
$28,500,000
California Department of Justice (DOJ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local law enforcement and public agencies in California to strengthen efforts in reducing illegal tobacco sales and marketing to minors.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
ABC/OTS Alcohol Enforcement Grant 2026
$40,000
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local law enforcement agencies in California to enhance alcohol enforcement and prevention strategies, aiming to reduce crime and improve community safety related to problematic alcohol outlets.

Safety
City or township governments
State Fire Capacity Grant Program
$225,000
United States Forest Service (USFS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in California for community-level wildfire risk reduction projects, including hazardous fuels management, planning, and education initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This program provides funding to support civil engineering projects in California that utilize recycled tire materials for various sustainable infrastructure applications.

Environment
County governments