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California grants for Native American tribal organizations

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F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration
$38,500,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides financial incentives for California businesses to replace outdated refrigeration systems using harmful high-GWP refrigerants with more environmentally friendly ultra-low-GWP alternatives.

Energy
Small businesses
Venues & Spaces Grant
$250,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that enhance access to arts and culture by improving venues and spaces, particularly in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
State Fire Capacity Grant Program
$225,000
United States Forest Service (USFS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in California for community-level wildfire risk reduction projects, including hazardous fuels management, planning, and education initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Fast and Available Charging for All Californians
$10,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and private entities in California to develop fast electric vehicle charging stations, particularly in underserved communities, to support the state's transition to zero-emission transportation.

Energy
Small businesses
Redwood Research Grant
$50,000
Save the Redwoods League
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects focused on the biology and ecology of coast redwood and giant sequoia forests, particularly those led by nonprofit organizations and Indigenous communities, to support conservation and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support vulnerable populations, including adults and youth with disabilities, foster youth, older adults, and veterans, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and personal development.

Education
Nonprofits
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$23,750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and for-profit businesses in California to establish a deposit-return system for reusable glass beverage containers, promoting a sustainable circular economy.

Environment
Small businesses
The Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) - Proposition 1
$625,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for local agencies, nonprofits, and tribes in California to develop projects that recycle water for various uses, including treatment, storage, and groundwater recharge.

Environment
Nonprofits
Explore the Coast
$100,000
California State Coastal Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to support the development of community food hubs in California, promoting local, sustainable food sourcing for schools and institutions while fostering equitable food systems and supporting indigenous communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Empowering Tobacco Prevention Efforts in Tribal Communities
$4,600,002
California Department of Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized California Tribal Governments to strengthen tobacco prevention efforts and reduce tobacco use within their communities.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Youth Workforce Grant Opportunity
$450,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to create workforce development programs that help young adults aged 18 to 26, especially those facing significant challenges, gain access to stable employment through internships, apprenticeships, and job training in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 2
$2,500,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and public institutions for nature-based projects that enhance coastal resilience against sea level rise, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tribal EMPG Program
$188,021
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally-recognized tribes in California to enhance their emergency management capabilities for preparing and responding to various hazards and disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Native American tribal organizations
Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$100,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create and broadcast Spanish-language radio programs that inform migrant and seasonal farmworkers in California about essential workforce services and benefits.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
GFO-24-601 – Light-Duty Hydrogen Infrastructure Build-Out
$15,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and businesses in California to develop and enhance publicly accessible hydrogen refueling stations, promoting the use of fuel cell electric vehicles.

Energy
Small businesses
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to California local governments, educational institutions, and eligible organizations for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate to improve infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
GFO-24-604 – Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 3.0
$6,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that install electric vehicle charging infrastructure in multi-family housing, particularly benefiting residents in disadvantaged or low-income communities across California.

Energy
Small businesses
Pathways to Health Grant
$40,000
Riverside Community Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities working to reduce health disparities in underserved communities within the Greater Riverside Area through targeted health initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Land Acquisitions
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at conserving California's wildlife and enhancing public access to natural areas, available to nonprofits, government agencies, Native American tribes, and select private landowners.

Natural Resources
City or township governments