California Safety Grants

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.

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.

This program provides matching funds to small businesses along Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica for exterior improvements, prioritizing those owned by minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, while enhancing safety and community vitality.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to offer counseling and advocacy services for children and teenagers who have experienced bullying or violence in schools.

This program provides financial assistance to California homeowners for seismic retrofits to strengthen older wood-framed homes against earthquake damage.

This grant provides financial support to the Oakland Police Department and community organizations for initiatives that enhance public safety and foster trust between law enforcement and residents.

This program provides financial assistance to owners of multi-unit residential buildings in California with seismic vulnerabilities to help strengthen their properties and comply with local retrofit requirements.

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.

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create new parks and improve existing recreational spaces in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides California school districts and county offices of education with resources to create notification systems that help support students affected by trauma from violence, promoting timely interventions and collaboration with community services.

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions that aim to improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry through projects focused on market enhancement, education, training, or research.

This program provides financial assistance to California public entities for cleaning up illegal dumping sites to protect public health, safety, and the environment.

This program provides funding to enhance flood disaster readiness by installing real-time reservoir elevation gages at dams with ungated spillways, prioritizing those owned by local agencies and with significant downstream hazard risks.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local public agencies in California for infrastructure projects aimed at improving roadway safety and reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and organizations in California for transportation planning projects that promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance community resilience, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

This program provides financial assistance to California local governments for the cleanup and remediation of abandoned waste disposal sites to protect public health and the environment.

This grant provides funding for conservation and public access projects in the Coachella Valley, prioritizing initiatives that benefit disadvantaged communities and protect natural resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations in Los Angeles and Ventura counties focused on wildfire recovery, preparedness, and mitigation efforts to help communities rebuild and enhance their resilience against future wildfires.

The Economic Opportunity Holiday Grant is a financial aid initiative aimed at supporting small businesses, microentrepreneurs, food industry enterprises, and nonprofits in Los Angeles County that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants of $3,000 or $5,000 are available for eligible entities. Applicants must sign a pledge to support local businesses on shoplocal.la before applying. Applications will be accepted from November 30, 2024, at 9 a.m. to December 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted via email to EOHG@pacela.org or dropped off at the program's office in Los Angeles. Eligible applicants include businesses in good standing with local, state, and federal taxes, and nonprofits providing housing, food, transportation, or other community services. Businesses must demonstrate financial losses due to the pandemic, such as revenue declines, supply chain disruptions, or increased costs for public health compliance. Nonprofits and for-profit entities must meet specific revenue thresholds and operational requirements. Certain entities, such as publicly traded companies, lobbying firms, and businesses violating state or federal laws, are ineligible. Grant funds can be used for various purposes, including purchasing certified equipment or technology, paying employee payroll, renewing local permits, covering business debts incurred due to COVID-19, and managing outstanding expenses like rent. Funds may also address costs resulting from health and safety adaptations or interruptions caused by the pandemic. The application requires detailed information about the business, including ownership, type, revenue, location, and impact of COVID-19. Applicants must certify that their submissions are accurate and that their business was affected by the pandemic. Incomplete or falsified applications may result in disqualification. Entities meeting eligibility criteria will be contacted to submit supporting documentation for verification. The program explicitly prohibits funds from being used by businesses involved in gambling, adult entertainment, or activities contravening state or federal regulations. Applicants are encouraged to review the full guidelines available on the grant's website for additional details.

Essential Access Health (Essential Access) has established the Abortion Practical Support Fund, a grant program designed to support pregnant individuals in California by making abortion care more accessible. This initiative aligns with Essential Access's broader mission to ensure reproductive health equity and access to comprehensive care. The program's core objective is to dismantle practical barriers that often prevent individuals from obtaining abortion services, thereby upholding reproductive autonomy and health outcomes. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are pregnant individuals seeking abortion care in California, including those who reside in the state and those who travel to California for care. The program also supports non-profit organizations with active 501(c)3 status based in California that provide these practical support services. The ultimate impact goal is to increase access to abortion care by alleviating the financial and logistical burdens associated with it, ensuring that individuals can exercise their right to choose without undue hardship. The grant prioritizes direct practical support services for individuals, encompassing a wide range of needs such as transportation (gas, bus, airfare, rideshare, taxi, train), lodging (hotel/motel, short-term rental), meals (per diem, restaurant, grocery), childcare/elder care expenses, and travel for emotional support companions. Additionally, it covers language access services, abortion doula expenses, wage replacement for missed work, and pharmacy expenses (over-the-counter supplies and prescriptions). Support is also extended to organizations providing these services through care management/navigation, staff training, language access services, communication platforms, and indirect costs (up to 10% of the budget). Expected outcomes include a significant reduction in barriers to abortion care for eligible individuals, leading to improved access and timely receipt of services. Measurable results will likely involve tracking the number of individuals assisted, the types of practical support provided, and the geographic reach of the services. The funding range for this grant is $100,000 to $500,000 for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, indicating a strategic investment in organizations capable of delivering substantial support. This program embodies a theory of change where targeted practical assistance directly translates into enhanced access to essential healthcare services, reinforcing reproductive justice within California.