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California Environment Grants

Explore 472 grant opportunities

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
Woodsmoke Reduction Program
$12,000
Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This program provides financial vouchers to homeowners and tenants in Butte County to replace outdated wood-burning heating devices with cleaner, more efficient options, improving air quality and public health.

Environment
Individuals
Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program
$576,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for projects that support the implementation of conservation plans aimed at preserving and restoring California's natural habitats and wildlife.

Natural Resources
State governments
Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon
$100,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore and protect salmon habitats in the Klamath River Watershed, specifically targeting collaboration with local Tribes and landowners to enhance resilience against drought and climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State governments
Forest Health Research Program — California Climate Investments
$900,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports scientific research aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes involved in relevant ecological studies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ride to the Wild Fund
$600
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for K-12 teachers in Humboldt County, California, to cover transportation costs for nature-based field trips that promote environmental education and awareness among students.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Resilience Centers Round 2 PLANNING Grant (FY 26-27)
$500,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based organizations for planning community resilience centers that will help neighborhoods prepare for and respond to climate-related challenges while fostering local engagement and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
John W. Porter Trust Grant
$10,000
John W. Porter Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Long Beach, California, across various sectors such as arts, education, health, and community services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
$500,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to small community water systems and public water systems serving disadvantaged communities to help them improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure safe, clean water access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Inland Wetlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to public and private landowners in California's Central Valley for projects that conserve and restore wetlands and habitats to support various bird populations.

Environment
State governments
San Joaquin River Conservancy
$6,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports habitat restoration and public access projects across California, particularly benefiting historically underserved communities affected by environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Dairy Plus Program
$1,250,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This program provides funding to California dairy operations for implementing advanced manure management technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program
$6,087,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

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

Environment
Nonprofits
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2028

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots watershed groups and organizations in the U.S. for collaborative planning and development of projects that improve water supply reliability, quality, and ecosystem resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$15,000,000
California Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect vital community resources in the Sierra-Cascade region.

Natural Resources
State governments
Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grant Solicitation
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California Native American tribes for projects that enhance wildfire resilience through cultural practices, ecological management, and community safety initiatives.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits