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California Environment Grants

Explore 482 grant opportunities

The Foundation of VCCU Grant Program
$10,000
The Foundation of Ventura County Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties that focus on helping underserved communities, promoting health and well-being, or enhancing the local environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wildfire Prevention Grants
$950,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience in California, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and environmental benefits.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Native American tribal organizations
Division of Boating and Waterways Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to marina operators in California for the maintenance and operation of sewage pumpout systems, ensuring responsible waste management for recreational boaters.

Environment
Small businesses
California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27
$500,000
California Department of Industrial Relations
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community-based organizations in California to promote workplace safety and educate workers about their rights under labor laws.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Big Sur Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community programs in the Big Sur region of California, focusing on health, education, environmental stewardship, and collaborative services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public entities in California for the cleanup and remediation of legacy disposal sites that were closed before current landfill regulations were established.

Environment
County governments
Community Stewardship Grant
$6,000
Clean Water Program Alameda County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots projects in Alameda County that prevent stormwater pollution and enhance local environmental health through public outreach and community engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Empowering Nonprofits to Work on Tobacco Prevention in California
$1,035,000
California Department of Public health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and tribal consortia working to reduce tobacco use and promote health in California's American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Clean Energy Access: Los Angeles County TECH (CEA-LAT) Grant
$200,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Los Angeles County that promote clean energy education and outreach, particularly in areas affected by environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Beautification Grant Program
$5,000
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides funding to homeowners associations, multifamily complexes, and neighborhood groups in Rancho Palos Verdes for projects that beautify and enhance the visual appeal of their neighborhoods.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Clean Air Grants Off Road Equipment Replacement Program
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for replacing high-polluting off-road diesel equipment with cleaner alternatives in Santa Barbara County, prioritizing projects that utilize zero-emission technology and benefit disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Air Grants Locomotive Program
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the replacement of high-emission locomotives with cleaner technologies in Santa Barbara County, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities and promoting public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R24
$3,900,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local governments and organizations in developing and maintaining recreational trails and facilities for motorized trail users.

Education
Nonprofits
Love Your Block Mini-Grants
$2,500
City of Long Beach Technology and Innovation Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This initiative provides funding to residents of West Long Beach for community-led projects that improve air quality, enhance safety, and promote civic engagement in their neighborhoods.

Environment
Individuals
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program, FYs 2024–25 and 2025–26
$4,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that can expand glass recycling facilities in California, encouraging the increased processing of recycled glass for new beverage containers.

Environment
Small businesses
Endangered Species Act Conservation Planning Grant Program (Nontraditional Section 6)
$1,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to state and local organizations for large-scale conservation planning and land acquisition efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats in California.

Environment
Small businesses
Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding for public and nonprofit organizations to implement conservation projects that improve water management and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Shasta River watershed of California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Financial Aid Program FY24
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local government agencies in California to enhance boating safety and enforcement measures in heavily used waterways that lack sufficient funding.

Environment
City or township governments
Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity Fund
$15,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties that are dedicated to improving the lives of Latinos through initiatives in areas like affordable housing, education, and health equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits