California Recreation Grants
Explore 192 grant opportunities
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.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Date Added
Jun 4, 2026
This program provides funding to community organizations and tribal groups to help underserved populations access California's state parks by overcoming transportation barriers and offering engaging outdoor experiences.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Application Deadline
Jul 17, 2026
Date Added
Jun 6, 2024
This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for projects that improve upland game bird populations and their habitats in California, while also promoting public hunting opportunities.
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.
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.
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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.
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Date Added
May 21, 2026
This grant provides funding to schools and community organizations in Santa Cruz County to create and expand youth running programs, particularly for underserved and at-risk populations, promoting health and fitness among participants under 18.
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.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Date Added
Jun 30, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create accessible outdoor experiences in California State Parks for historically underserved communities facing transportation and access challenges.
Application Deadline
Oct 9, 2026
Date Added
Aug 8, 2025
This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 24, 2023
This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Feb 2, 2026
This program provides funding to tribes, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve access to California's beaches and coastal areas for individuals with mobility challenges, particularly benefiting Indigenous and historically excluded communities.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 28, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide youth programs aimed at improving the quality of life for young residents in Pleasanton through initiatives in arts, culture, and youth services.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 18, 2023
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, California Native American tribes, and certain other entities for projects that conserve, restore, and enhance California's forests and watersheds.
Application Deadline
Aug 17, 2026
Date Added
Jun 24, 2025
This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and local governments to promote education and outreach initiatives that reduce vessel sewage pollution in California's boating communities.

