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Explore 1,411 grant opportunities available in California

Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Grant
$2,000,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in improving meal quality and kitchen infrastructure for school meal programs.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Recruitment and Retention Grant
$10,000,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in California to help them recruit and retain qualified food service personnel, ensuring high-quality nutrition services for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Victim Offender Dialogue
$500,000
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California to facilitate restorative justice dialogues between crime victims and incarcerated individuals, promoting healing and accountability.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
LA84 Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
LA84 Foundation
Private

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program
$10,000
California Student Aid Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to aspiring educators in California pursuing teaching or pupil personnel services credentials, with a focus on those committed to working in high-need schools and preschools.

Education
Individuals
Humboldt Bay Trail Fund
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in improving and maintaining multipurpose trails around Humboldt Bay, enhancing community engagement and safety for trail users.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
$1,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

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.

Environment
County governments
2026 Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program
$50,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to veterinary facilities and nonprofit organizations in California to offer low-cost or no-cost spay and neuter services, particularly targeting underserved communities to help reduce pet overpopulation.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Innovation Funding Initiative
$525,000
Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts in Orange County, California, to implement innovative educational strategies that enhance student engagement and outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation
$2,375,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in California to engage and educate communities about methane emissions using satellite data, promoting climate action and environmental justice.

Environment
Nonprofits
Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants
$500,000
California Department of Conservation (DOC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to California cities, counties, nonprofits, and tribes to permanently protect agricultural lands from urban development, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
State governments
Explore the Coast
$100,000
California State Coastal Conservancy
State

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.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
$11,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DBW)
State

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.

Environment
State governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program
$11,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public agencies for projects that address shoreline erosion and enhance coastal restoration efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant
$75,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

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.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Division of Boating and Waterways Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

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.

Environment
Small businesses
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Floating Restroom Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities managing public lakes and reservoirs in California to install and maintain ADA-accessible floating restrooms for boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 (Tribal HHAP 4)
$1,500,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California Federally Recognized Tribes to develop and implement community-driven strategies for addressing homelessness through various housing and support services.

Housing
Native American tribal organizations
Victim Impact Grants
$400,000
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 13, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in California to implement restorative justice programs in correctional facilities, focusing on victim awareness, empathy development, and accountability among incarcerated individuals.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Energy
Nonprofits

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