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California Environment Grants

Explore 456 grant opportunities

Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) Administrator
$140,000,000
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This grant provides financial incentives to California-based public entities and nonprofit organizations to promote the adoption of zero-emission off-road equipment, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Community Funding Program
Contact for amount
City of Menlo Park
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Menlo Park that address essential human services, community enrichment, and health needs for residents.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$23,750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and for-profit businesses in California to establish a deposit-return system for reusable glass beverage containers, promoting a sustainable circular economy.

Environment
Small businesses
The Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) - Proposition 1
$625,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for local agencies, nonprofits, and tribes in California to develop projects that recycle water for various uses, including treatment, storage, and groundwater recharge.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$5,000
City of Oakland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Oakland area that focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and workforce education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Explore the Coast
$100,000
California State Coastal Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-centered projects that enhance coastal access and enjoyment for historically underserved populations in California, including low-income communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to support the development of community food hubs in California, promoting local, sustainable food sourcing for schools and institutions while fostering equitable food systems and supporting indigenous communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Well-being
$500,000
The California Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to community-based organizations led by people of color to promote systemic change in youth justice, focusing on reducing the incarceration of Black and Latino youth and supporting gender-responsive strategies for young women and girls of color.

Health
Nonprofits
Edible Food Recovery Grant
$25,000
Monterey County ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports food recovery organizations, nonprofits, public agencies, and businesses in Monterey County to divert edible food from landfills and distribute it to those in need, in line with California's sustainability goals.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 2
$2,500,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and public institutions for nature-based projects that enhance coastal resilience against sea level rise, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Field-of-Interest Grant Program
$7,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Mendocino County, California, for projects that enhance arts and culture, support children and youth, promote disaster relief and resilience, foster economic development, protect the environment, and create healthy and inclusive communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Road to Zero: Pop-Up Safety Demonstrations Mini-Grant Program
$6,000
California San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, schools, and nonprofit organizations in the San Luis Obispo region to implement temporary safety projects that improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
California Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small grassroots organizations in California that focus on building climate resilience and promoting environmental justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Public Green Space Grant
$35,000
Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This program provides financial support for tree planting and urban forest projects that improve community environments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys.

Environment
Nonprofits
School-Based Climate Solutions in California
$1,000
Sonoma Water
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to teachers and school clubs in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, as well as Novato, to implement student-led projects that address water and climate change issues in their communities.

Environment
Individuals
Tire Incentive Program
$650,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to California manufacturers who use recycled tire materials in their products to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

Environment
Small businesses
Festival, Parade and Celebration Grant
$5,000
City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San José for community-based festivals, parades, and celebrations that promote cultural vitality and economic growth.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program
$400,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation projects aimed at recovering threatened and endangered species in California, supporting collaboration between state wildlife staff and external partners like nonprofits and academic institutions.

Environment
Individuals