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California Environment Grants

Explore 472 grant opportunities

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
George Family Foundation Environment Focus Area Grant
Contact for amount
George Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on environmental initiatives, particularly those operating in Minnesota, Dallas, Northern San Francisco Bay Area/Marin County, and the Vail Valley.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Land Acquisitions
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at conserving California's wildlife and enhancing public access to natural areas, available to nonprofits, government agencies, Native American tribes, and select private landowners.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Leopold Conservation Award - California
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards California farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners for their exceptional land stewardship and conservation efforts that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitats.

Environment
Individuals
Maurice J. Masserini Trust Fund
$15,000
Maurice J. Masserini Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established nonprofit organizations in the San Diego area that focus on cultural, educational, environmental, health, human services, and religious initiatives through project-specific grants.

Education
Nonprofits
Stream Gage Improvement Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides funding to public agencies and federally recognized Tribes in California to improve, reactivate, or install stream gages for better monitoring of water flow and environmental conditions.

Environment
City or township governments
LA2050 Grants Challenge
$75,000
Goldhirsh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Los Angeles County for innovative projects that promote community connection, creativity, learning, livability, and recreational opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
$1,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies for beach restoration projects that protect California's coastline and enhance public access to recreational beaches.

Environment
County governments
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Block Grants
$4,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to California farmers and ranchers for improving irrigation efficiency and reducing energy use to combat climate change and water scarcity.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Clean Energy Grant Program
$150,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Diego to implement clean energy projects that promote sustainability, improve air quality, and enhance workforce development in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits