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California grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses

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Targeted Emergency Medical Services Evaluation Solicitation for Proposals for Program Year 2023-24.
$1,000,000
California Department of Employment Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2024

This grant provides funding for evaluators to assess and improve the EMS Corp program's implementation and effectiveness, drawing comparisons to the successful Alameda EMS model, with the goal of enhancing emergency medical services in the community.

Education
Small businesses
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant
$75,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Microenterprise Recovery Grant Program
$5,000
City of Pasadena
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Pasadena that have been severely affected by the 2025 Eaton wildfire and windstorm, helping them recover and stabilize their operations.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
$5K Grant Program: California
$5,000
Verizon
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This program provides funding and resources to small business owners to help them improve their operations and compete in the digital marketplace.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration (Window 2)
$750,000
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding to businesses in California for adopting and installing environmentally friendly refrigeration technologies that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Small businesses
Small Business Matching Grant Program
$10,000
City of Santa Monica
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

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.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Create Grants
$3,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artists and organizations in Santa Cruz County to create public arts and cultural projects that promote equity, accessibility, and social impact from July 2025 to June 2026.

Arts
Individuals
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on sustainable forest management and workforce training to boost the state's forest-sector economy and enhance climate resilience.

Workforce Development
State governments
City of Palm Desert Bicycle Rack Incentive Program
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local
Rolling

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.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Community Grant Program
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community-enhancing initiatives in areas such as arts, social services, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program
$10,000
City of Long Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides $10,000 grants and support to help 20 small businesses in Long Beach grow and become sustainable through workshops and personalized assistance.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
GFO-23-318 – BRIDGE 2024: Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy
$25,776,915
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to support innovative clean energy projects in California, targeting entrepreneurs and organizations that advance energy efficiency and renewable technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
Self-Generation Incentive Program – Residential Solar and Storage Equity
$280,000,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for low-income California residents to install solar and battery storage systems, helping them save on energy bills and improve energy resilience.

Energy
Individuals
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding is available to current property owners for cleanup and investigation of unauthorized petroleum releases from underground storage tanks, covering activities like site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, and corrective action planning.

Environment
Small businesses
Commercial Façade Improvement Program for Businesses in Carson
$250,000
City of Carson
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and tenants in Carson for exterior upgrades that enhance the visual appeal and economic vitality of key business areas.

Community Development
Small businesses
San Joaquin County Façade Enhancement Grant Program
$25,000
Downtown Stockton Alliance
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to property owners in unincorporated San Joaquin County for improving the exteriors of commercial buildings, particularly in economically distressed areas, to help revitalize the community and promote economic recovery after the pandemic.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2026/27 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations
$425,000
California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding for research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal entities involved in environmental conservation.

Natural Resources
Small businesses
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts