California grants for Special district governments
Explore 186 grant opportunities
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Apr 17, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based local educational agencies and third-party transportation providers to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses, promoting a transition to zero-emission transportation.
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Feb 7, 2025
This program provides funding to institutions in Alameda County, such as schools and hospitals, to replace single-use foodware with durable, reusable systems in high-volume dining settings.
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Mar 2, 2026
This funding opportunity supports non-profit arts and culture organizations, or social service groups partnering with local arts entities, to host public festivals and parades that promote cultural diversity and community engagement in Pasadena.
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Sep 9, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama Counties that focus on the welfare and care of homeless and owned pets, wildlife conservation, and services for working animals.
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Nov 4, 2024
This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Oceanside that focus on enhancing community services, including youth programs, arts, senior services, food security, and health initiatives.
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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.
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Sep 8, 2025
This funding program provides small grants to nonprofit and community organizations in Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Curry Counties to support essential holiday assistance initiatives for vulnerable populations during the winter season.
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Jul 28, 2026
This program provides financial incentives for public, private, and nonprofit entities in Santa Barbara County to replace old diesel emergency generators with cleaner technologies, aiming to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality.
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Jun 27, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience in California, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and environmental benefits.
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Dec 31, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to low-income residents, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta.
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Jan 7, 2026
This program provides financial assistance to public entities in California for the cleanup and remediation of legacy disposal sites that were closed before current landfill regulations were established.
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Oct 17, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in California for healthcare projects that improve job quality and access for underserved populations while addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.
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Jun 1, 2026
This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community groups to create art and cultural programs that connect communities to local parks and natural spaces in California.
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Feb 6, 2025
This grant provides funding for collaborative performing arts projects by nonprofit organizations in the Greater Redding area, aimed at enhancing community engagement and artistic collaboration.
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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.
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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.
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May 21, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.
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Dec 16, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public libraries and their partners to develop and implement programs that improve adult literacy and empower individuals to achieve personal goals.
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May 23, 2025
This program provides funding to improve facilities for transient recreational boaters, helping to enhance public access to waterways and stimulate economic development along the waterfront.
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May 4, 2026
This program provides funding to public and nonprofit entities for projects that create green spaces and implement nature-based solutions to combat extreme heat in urban communities across California.

