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California Environment Grants

Explore 482 grant opportunities

Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation’s Community Grant
Contact for amount
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support under-resourced individuals, families, and small businesses in communities served by Umpqua Bank, focusing on building healthier, more resilient, and inclusive environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Riverine Stewardship Program
$13,000,000
California Department of Water Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water quality and supply, restore aquatic habitats, and enhance ecosystem functions, particularly benefiting native fish populations and promoting public-private partnerships.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
County-wide and Regional Funding Program
Contact for amount
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to counties and their partners to develop proactive solutions for drinking water issues affecting households served by small and domestic wells, particularly in response to drought and contamination challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
One Irvine Green Home Grant Program
$1,500
City of Irvine
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners of older single-family homes and condominiums in Irvine for making energy-efficient and environmentally friendly upgrades.

Environment
Individuals
Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides funding to Native American tribes, counties, cities, and special districts to acquire and position oil spill response equipment to safeguard local economic and environmental resources near state waters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
City Health Improvement Grant Program
$350,212
Orange County CalOptima Health
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to incorporated cities in Orange County, California, for community projects that improve health and wellness, enhance public spaces, and address health disparities among residents.

Health
City or township governments
Deacon Charitable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Deacon Charitable Foundation (DCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, Oregon, and California that focus on improving community well-being through initiatives in human services, environmental conservation, and animal welfare.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Green Grants
$2,500
Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in Southern California for community-driven projects that enhance energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote environmental sustainability.

Energy
Nonprofits
Local Conservation Corps Climate Bond Grant Program
$2,131,928
California Conservation Corps (CCC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to certified local conservation corps in California for projects that address climate change, enhance community resilience, and create job opportunities for young adults through natural resource management and infrastructure improvements.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2
$4,500,000
California Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 21, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit entities in California for projects that reduce extreme heat risks, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by climate change.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program
$23,115,663
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding program provides financial support for projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems in California's Delta region, benefiting local communities and the environment.

Environment
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Grant Program
$4,000,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding provides financial support for projects that restore natural resources, enhance public access to outdoor recreation, and promote community resilience against wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
California Forest Legacy Program 2024
$9,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 9, 2024

This program provides funding to landowners of working forests and rangelands in California to protect and manage their properties while allowing them to retain ownership and certain rights, promoting conservation of important environmental and cultural values.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Self-Generation Incentive Program – Residential Solar and Storage Equity
$280,000,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for low-income California residents to install solar and battery storage systems, helping them save on energy bills and improve energy resilience.

Energy
Individuals
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of habitat restoration and enhancement projects across California, aimed at protecting wildlife and improving ecological health, and is available to organizations capable of implementing such initiatives.

Environment
State governments
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program
$8,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create new parks and improve existing recreational spaces in underserved communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding is available to current property owners for cleanup and investigation of unauthorized petroleum releases from underground storage tanks, covering activities like site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, and corrective action planning.

Environment
Small businesses
Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PLANNING Grant (FY 25-26)
$300,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in planning community-led initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve health and economic conditions in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lower American River Conservancy Program
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore, enhance, and improve public access to the natural and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Severely Disadvantaged Communities
$10,164,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help communities adapt to climate change and improve environmental resilience, specifically targeting areas with low-income populations.

Environment
Nonprofits