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Explore 1,601 grant opportunities available in California

Tribal Capacity Building Program
$420,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides funding and technical assistance to California Native American Tribes to strengthen their capacity for climate and housing initiatives, promoting sustainability and resilience in their communities.

Capacity Building
Native American tribal organizations
CD9 Community Grant
$100,000
Los Angeles City Council District 9
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-focused organizations in Los Angeles' Council District 9 to implement innovative projects that enhance local services and improve the quality of life for residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund
$3,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to California Native American Tribes and their housing entities for early-stage development activities that prepare affordable housing projects for future construction and funding.

Housing
Native American tribal organizations
Arts and Culture Grant Program
$5,000
City of Chico Arts Commission (CAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, and educational programs in Chico to enhance community arts programming and accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to support California's forest-sector businesses and workforce development projects that enhance forest management practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen local economies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2026 MHP Gap Funding NOFA
$15,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to affordable multifamily housing projects in California that are ready to start construction but need additional capital to close financing gaps.

Housing
Nonprofits
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program, Cycle 6 - Bag Drop
$2,500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for recycling centers and organizations to establish or upgrade bag drop systems for beverage container redemption in underserved areas of California.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small Business Grant Program
$10,000
City of El Monte
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides one-time grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in El Monte to help them maintain operations, retain staff, and serve local low- and moderate-income communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Event Sponsorship and Program Grants
Contact for amount
City of Palm Springs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Palm Springs for community events and programs that promote cultural enrichment, education, and public welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Urban Greening Grant Program
$5,000,000
California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit entities for projects that create green spaces and implement nature-based solutions to combat extreme heat in urban communities across California.

Natural Resources
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
Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund
$10,000
Contra Costa County Office of Supervisor
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve communities impacted by landfill operations in Contra Costa County, focusing on initiatives that improve environmental, social, and infrastructure conditions in the Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, and Mt. Diablo Unified School District areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Tobacco Grant Program
$28,500,000
California Department of Justice (DOJ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local law enforcement and public agencies in California to strengthen efforts in reducing illegal tobacco sales and marketing to minors.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Design Grant
Contact for amount
Waltz Creative
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides up to 30 hours of donated design services to nonprofit organizations in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties, helping them enhance their communication and visibility within their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Invertebrate Habitat Modeling and Enhancement for Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado
$326,000
U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for organizations to conduct research and enhance habitats for invertebrate species at military sites in Colorado, focusing on biodiversity conservation and ecological management.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
California Services to Science Academy (CSSA) Cohort 2.0: Technical Support and Assistance for Promising and Innovative Prevention Programs
$35,000
California Department of Health Care Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2026

This grant provides funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to create innovative projects that promote American values and leadership in areas like economic opportunity, technology, and sports, with a focus on community engagement and measurable outcomes.

International Development
Nonprofits
Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund - Option B
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for state governments and federally recognized Tribes to implement ecosystem restoration projects that enhance habitat connectivity and support the conservation of big game species across designated western states.

Environment
State governments
Reliable Electric Charging for Eligible School-Bus Sites (RECESS)
$4,500,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based local educational agencies and third-party transportation providers to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses, promoting a transition to zero-emission transportation.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Fertilizer Research and Education Program
$300,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve nutrient and irrigation management practices in California's agriculture, benefiting growers, researchers, and stakeholders while promoting sustainable farming methods.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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