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California Environment Grants

Explore 482 grant opportunities

Hardship Assistance Fund
$20,000
California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to organic farmers and processors in California affected by extreme weather and climate-related disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Individuals
Addressing Climate Impacts
$35,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water and habitat conditions affected by climate change, targeting wildlife conservation efforts and emergency restoration activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program
$4,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, community organizations, and tribes in California for projects that enhance infrastructure and resilience against extreme heat, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the construction and improvement of facilities that enhance access for recreational boaters using motorized watercraft.

Recreation
City or township governments
Stream Flow Enhancement
$140,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve stream flows in California to benefit fish and wildlife, particularly in critical watersheds for salmonids and areas affected by climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to organizations in California for projects that enhance climate resilience and carbon sequestration through the conservation and restoration of natural and working lands.

Environment
Special district governments
Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County for a variety of charitable projects, including arts, education, health, and community services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$6,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies and state entities in California for acquiring and developing public parks and recreational spaces to enhance community wellness and outdoor access.

Recreation
City or township governments
Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program
$15,927,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve steelhead fish migration and restore their habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems affected by climate change.

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

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to California local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and qualifying private entities for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate to address various engineering challenges and promote sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Forest Health Research Program — Graduate Student Grants
$100,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting research on forest health and wildfire resilience in California, aiming to advance scientific knowledge and inform land management practices.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City of Palm Desert Bicycle Rack Incentive Program
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides bicycle racks at little to no cost for commercial property owners in Palm Desert, promoting cycling and supporting local businesses while enhancing community infrastructure.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Challenge Grants Program
$150,000
City and County of San Francisco, Community Challenge Grants Program (CCG)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community-led projects that improve public spaces and strengthen neighborhood connections in San Francisco.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program — Proposition 4 Grants
$1,500,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including universities and local agencies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition Proposition 68 Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that improve outdoor recreation access, preserve cultural resources, and address climate change in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains, prioritizing support for disadvantaged communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Proposition 4 – Water Recycling
$15,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2030

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California entities to construct projects that recycle treated municipal wastewater, helping to improve water supply reliability and sustainability across the state.

Environment
City or township governments
Transformative Climate Communities - Implementation Grant
$27,500,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in implementing community-led projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental, economic, and public health outcomes in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public agencies for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits