California Recreation Grants
Explore 201 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Date Added
Nov 19, 2025
This grant provides funding to local governments and private businesses for the installation and maintenance of sewage disposal stations to promote environmentally responsible boating in California.
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
Jan 30, 2026
Date Added
Nov 20, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-centered projects that enhance coastal access and enjoyment for historically underserved populations in California, including low-income communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.
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 program provides funding for projects that restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitats across the state, targeting local governments, conservation organizations, and other eligible entities involved in environmental restoration efforts.
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.
Application Deadline
Feb 2, 2026
Date Added
Dec 8, 2025
This program provides funding to public agencies for beach restoration projects that protect California's coastline and enhance public access to recreational beaches.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Apr 8, 2024
This grant provides financial support and resources to nonprofit organizations in Del Mar for projects that enhance community pride, preserve open spaces, and improve local cultural programs and events.
Application Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Date Added
Sep 18, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
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
Dec 19, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 18, 2023
This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance public access to California's natural areas, prioritizing initiatives for boating, hunting, fishing, and wildlife-oriented recreation, aimed at benefiting all residents.
Application Deadline
Dec 15, 2025
Date Added
Aug 5, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 6, 2023
This funding initiative provides financial support to Palo Alto residents for neighborhood events that promote community engagement and strengthen local connections.
Application Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Date Added
Dec 9, 2025
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Southern California that promote youth development through sports, particularly for underserved youth, including girls, youth of color, and those with disabilities.
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.
Application Deadline
Feb 2, 2026
Date Added
Mar 18, 2025
This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of boating facilities to enhance public access to waterways.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 2, 2025
This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.
Application Deadline
Feb 2, 2026
Date Added
Nov 20, 2025
This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for projects that combat shoreline erosion and restore public beaches.
Application Deadline
Feb 2, 2026
Date Added
Mar 18, 2025
This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of recreational boating access facilities, including ramps and parking areas, to enhance public access to waterways for both motorized and non-motorized boaters.
