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California Environment Grants

Explore 456 grant opportunities

Sea Otter Recovery
$165,000
California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to conduct research and conservation projects aimed at recovering the southern sea otter population and improving California's nearshore marine ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Reliable Electric Charging for Eligible School-Bus Sites (RECESS)
$4,500,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based local educational agencies and third-party transportation providers to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses, promoting a transition to zero-emission transportation.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
California Forest Improvement Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Oak Woodlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to ranchers, farmers, local governments, and conservation organizations in California to protect and restore native oak woodlands while balancing agricultural needs.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program
Contact for amount
California Energy Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to applicants seeking federal funding for clean hydrogen projects, specifically those applying for opportunities from the Department of Energy.

Energy
Small businesses
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program
$87,500,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems across California, targeting local governments, non-profits, and other organizations involved in watershed management and environmental conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Whole-Person Health and Wellbeing Grant
Contact for amount
George Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on promoting holistic health and wellbeing, particularly those operating in Minnesota, Dallas, the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, and the Vail Valley.

Health
Nonprofits
Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks for Colonias
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities along the U.S.-Mexico border to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal services, addressing serious health risks in underserved areas.

Infrastructure
State governments
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program
$5,761,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance climate resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and improve water management in California's rivers and streams.

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

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2026

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
Rolling

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
Desert Conservation Program
$1,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, enhance climate resilience, and promote biodiversity in California's desert regions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Riparian Habitat Conservation
$3,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore natural habitats and improve public access to these areas, particularly benefiting communities that have been historically underserved.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program – Construction
$586,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and tribal governments for the construction of wastewater treatment facilities and projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in various environments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small Community Drinking Water (SCDW) Funding Program
$50,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small disadvantaged communities in California to improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund
$10,000
The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to Jewish nonprofit organizations in the greater San Francisco Bay Area for a variety of programs, including arts, education, health, and human services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Explore the Coast Overnight
$5,000,000
California Coastal Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to improve and create affordable coastal accommodations for Californians, especially those from low and middle-income households and underserved communities, to enhance their access to the coast.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits