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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
Lynne & Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists in California
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to adult performing artists in Humboldt County, California, to help them develop their artistic work in fields such as acting, singing, dancing, and comedy.

Arts
Individuals
GFO-24-302 – Enabling Electric Vehicles as Distributed Energy Resources
$12,600,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that advance the integration of electric vehicles into the energy grid, focusing on reducing costs, improving technology, and addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Grant Program
$25,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Butte County, California, for innovative programs that promote the mental and physical health of youth affected by the 2018 Camp Fire.

Health
Nonprofits
California Health Equity Fellowship
$10,000
Center for Health Journalism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This fellowship provides funding and mentorship for California journalists to report on underrepresented health and equity issues affecting their communities.

Health
Individuals
GFO-24-609 – Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (“Charge Yard”)
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create collaborative testing facilities to improve the interoperability and reliability of electric vehicle charging systems.

Energy
Small businesses
Cultural Participation and Community Engagement Grant
$25,000
San José Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports San José-based nonprofit organizations, small artist groups, and individuals with fiscal sponsors in creating arts projects that foster community engagement and celebrate cultural diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grant Program
$3,000
California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners and eligible landlords in California for seismic retrofits of wood-framed homes built before 1980, enhancing safety and resilience against earthquakes.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Individuals
GFO-24-701 – Offshore Wind Energy Waterfront Facility Improvement Program
$42,750,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to support improvements in waterfront facilities for offshore wind energy projects, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and engaging with underserved communities in California.

Energy
Small businesses
Inspired Teacher Grant Program
$10,000
Orange County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This program provides funding to public school teachers in Orange County, California, for innovative STEM projects and educational experiences that enhance student engagement and achievement.

Education
Individuals
Business and Workforce Development 2025 Q1
$5,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote sustainable business practices and workforce development in California, particularly benefiting low-income communities and contributing to climate change mitigation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Placer Fish and Game Commission Grant
$1,000
Placer County Fish and Game Commission (PCFGC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, and individuals for projects that promote the conservation and preservation of fish and wildlife resources in Placer County.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
MALT Small Grants Program – Round 5
$50,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports agriculturalists in Marin County, California, by providing financial assistance for projects that enhance agricultural resilience, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices on working lands.

Agriculture
Individuals
E-Bike Incentive Program
$1,200
City of La Mesa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for La Mesa residents and workers to purchase electric bicycles, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Transportation
Individuals
The Organic Transition Grant Program
$30,000
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to California farmers transitioning from conventional to organic farming practices over a three-year period.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
BENT Film Festival Grant
$1,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+ filmmakers and artists in the greater Sacramento area to create and showcase projects that highlight queer stories and experiences.

Arts
Individuals
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals
Innovation in Education STEAM Grant Program
$10,000
Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides $25,000 in grants to support innovative STEAM educational programs in public K-12 schools, districts, and charters throughout San Diego County.

Education
Independent school districts
Pay it Forward Project School Grant Program
$1,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to high school student clubs and organizations in California and Nevada for community service and environmental projects that promote volunteerism and strengthen local communities.

Youth
Independent school districts
Berkeley FILM Foundation’s General Grant
$25,000
Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to documentary filmmakers in the East Bay area who are creating socially impactful films on contemporary issues.

Arts
Individuals