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California Recreation Grants

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Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation (Division of Boating and Waterways)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for repairing and modifying boat launching facilities that have been previously improved with state funding, ensuring safe and accessible recreational boating access.

Recreation
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the construction and improvement of facilities that enhance access for recreational boaters using motorized watercraft.

Recreation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$6,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies and state entities in California for acquiring and developing public parks and recreational spaces to enhance community wellness and outdoor access.

Recreation
City or township governments
City of Palm Desert Bicycle Rack Incentive Program
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides bicycle racks at little to no cost for commercial property owners in Palm Desert, promoting cycling and supporting local businesses while enhancing community infrastructure.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the construction and improvement of facilities that enhance access for non-motorized recreational boating, such as kayaks and paddle boards.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Challenge Grants Program
$150,000
City and County of San Francisco, Community Challenge Grants Program (CCG)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community-led projects that improve public spaces and strengthen neighborhood connections in San Francisco.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition Proposition 68 Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that improve outdoor recreation access, preserve cultural resources, and address climate change in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains, prioritizing support for disadvantaged communities.

Natural Resources
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
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
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local agencies for the replacement or installation of signs at previously funded boating access projects in California, ensuring safety and improved public information.

Infrastructure
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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
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
Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that enhance community pride, cultural programming, and environmental stewardship in Del Mar, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in San Marcos, California, focusing on various community initiatives such as arts, education, health, and environmental programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Health and Wellness Grants
$10,000
Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Imperial County that are dedicated to improving health and wellness for underserved communities, including children, low-income families, and veterans.

Health
Nonprofits
Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations working on habitat restoration and public access projects in California, particularly those that enhance ecosystem connectivity and benefit underserved communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Desert Conservation Program
$1,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
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
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4
$8,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create or improve parks and recreational spaces in underserved communities, enhancing access to green spaces and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Business Promotion Program
$5,000
Town of Danville
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized businesses in Danville, California, to support collaborative public events that boost local economic activity and consumer engagement.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses