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California Science and Technology Grants

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Digital Literacy and Access
$20,000
California State Library (CSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides California public libraries with resources to improve internet access and enhance digital literacy programs for their communities, particularly for those lacking reliable online services.

Education
City or township governments
Digital Divide Grant Program
$100,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to low-income public schools and nonprofit organizations in California to improve broadband access, technology resources, and digital literacy training for underserved communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
City of Brentwood Economic Development Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Brentwood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local businesses and nonprofit organizations in Brentwood for projects that boost economic activity, enhance marketing efforts, and improve community services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Housing and Human Services Grant Program
$247,000
City of Livermore
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding program supports local organizations in Livermore that provide essential services and affordable housing to low- and moderate-income residents, fostering community development and equitable resource access.

Housing
Nonprofits
Organizational Effectiveness Grant
$10,000
West Marin Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in West Marin, California, to strengthen their internal capacity and enhance their impact, particularly for those serving marginalized communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Adaptive IPM for Invasive Agricultural Pests Program
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to California-based researchers, universities, government agencies, and nonprofits to develop innovative pest management strategies for addressing invasive agricultural pests.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sea Otter Recovery
$165,000
California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to conduct research and conservation projects aimed at recovering the southern sea otter population and improving California's nearshore marine ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Ending California’s Tobacco Epidemic in Every Community
$900,000
California Department of Public Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local projects in California focused on reducing tobacco use in communities disproportionately affected by the tobacco industry, including African American/Black, Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino, LGBTQ+, and rural populations.

Health
City or township governments
Upland Game Bird Account Grant
$300,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Grant Program
$175,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in San Francisco and Oakland that are led by artists and engage with local communities.

Infrastructure
Individuals
Empowering Nonprofits to Work on Tobacco Prevention in California
$1,035,000
California Department of Public health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and tribal consortia working to reduce tobacco use and promote health in California's American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program
$59,484,345
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to electric vehicle service providers, contractors, and public entities in California to repair, replace, and install EV charging ports, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Pitch Elk Grove Startup Pitch Competition in California
$10,000
Pitch Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This competition provides financial support and visibility to innovative early-stage startups in the Greater Sacramento region, helping them connect with investors and grow their businesses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Garden Education Projects in California
$2,000
San Diego Ag in the Classroom (SDAITC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This grant provides funding and resources to schools in San Diego County to create and enhance garden-based educational projects that integrate various academic subjects through hands-on agricultural learning experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
Open Educational Resources Spark Grant
$25,000
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides quick financial support to organizations in California that are developing innovative educational resources to improve access and equity in education.

Education
Nonprofits
Digital Equity Spark Grants
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in California that promote digital equity by addressing broadband access, health disparities related to technology, and advocating for internet access as a civil right.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Women’s Legacy Fund
$40,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County that focus on improving the lives of women and girls by addressing issues like affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program FY 2024-2025 (RP-RFP-2024-01)
$4,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for scientific research projects that improve forest and fire management in California, targeting landowners, resource agencies, and organizations focused on enhancing forest resilience and addressing climate goals.

Environment
Individuals
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to state governments to enhance their ability to detect and manage unmanned aircraft systems, particularly in areas hosting significant national events.

Safety
State governments