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California grants for State governments

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Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program
$576,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for projects that support the implementation of conservation plans aimed at preserving and restoring California's natural habitats and wildlife.

Natural Resources
State 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
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State 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
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
Beach and Coast Accessibility Program
$30,000
Orange County Coastkeeper
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to tribes, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve access to California's beaches and coastal areas for individuals with mobility challenges, particularly benefiting Indigenous and historically excluded communities.

Recreation
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
Donna Murrill Wildfire Fund
$25,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal entities in Northern California to implement wildfire prevention and mitigation projects that enhance community resilience and reduce fire risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund
Contact for amount
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Contra Costa County to enhance fish and wildlife resources through habitat improvement, public education, and scientific research projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Charging and Refueling Infrastructure for Transport in California
$1,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $30 million for projects that develop publicly accessible hydrogen refueling and charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities along key highway corridors in California.

Infrastructure
County governments
Environmental Leadership Initiative Fellowship
$60,000
Liberty Hill Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development for leaders in California who are dedicated to advancing Environmental Justice in their communities.

Environment
County governments
2026 MHP Gap Funding NOFA
$15,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to affordable multifamily housing projects in California that are ready to start construction but need additional capital to close financing gaps.

Housing
Nonprofits
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program 2024-2025
$1,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, Tribal entities, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses to improve glass recycling by purchasing collection bins and facilitating the processing of empty glass beverage containers.

Transportation
City or township governments
Economic Opportunity Holiday Grants
$5,000
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

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Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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