California grants for Special district governments
Explore 130 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Date Added
Jul 18, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 2, 2024
This grant provides funding for public events or educational opportunities that benefit the residents of Mendocino County, promoting community engagement and addressing local needs.
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Date Added
May 20, 2024
This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Date Added
May 1, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.
Application Deadline
May 4, 2026
Date Added
Apr 2, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create affordable housing and promote sustainable transportation options in California, particularly benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Apr 15, 2024
This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in the Tri-City area to develop local environmental projects that are educational or enhance community aesthetics, with a focus on sustainability.
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2026
Date Added
Feb 6, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Shasta and Trinity counties that provide services to Native Americans, youth, and rural communities, focusing on projects that enhance community well-being and infrastructure.
Application Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Date Added
May 5, 2025
This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.
Application Deadline
May 5, 2026
Date Added
Feb 14, 2026
This grant provides funding to California-based organizations and partnerships to develop regional strategies for affordable and sustainable factory-built housing, focusing on collaboration and addressing barriers to housing delivery.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 18, 2023
This program provides funding to public and private landowners in California's Central Valley for projects that conserve and restore wetlands and habitats to support various bird populations.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 18, 2025
This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of recreational boating access facilities, including ramps and parking areas, to enhance public access to waterways for both motorized and non-motorized boaters.
Application Deadline
May 5, 2026
Date Added
Feb 14, 2026
This grant provides funding to various California-based organizations to promote affordable and sustainable factory-built housing solutions by addressing regional barriers and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
Application Deadline
Dec 3, 2026
Date Added
Nov 6, 2025
This grant provides financial support to public agencies in California to create or sustain after-school programs that enhance academic learning and ensure a safe environment for students in kindergarten through ninth grade.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 24, 2023
This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.
Application Deadline
Apr 3, 2026
Date Added
Feb 23, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist lower-income households in Sonoma County through affordable housing initiatives, homelessness prevention, and related services.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 18, 2023
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, California Native American tribes, and certain other entities for projects that conserve, restore, and enhance California's forests and watersheds.
Application Deadline
Nov 14, 2025
Date Added
Nov 6, 2025
This grant provides funding for special district governments in California to implement advanced safety technologies on railways, aimed at preventing accidents and enhancing public safety through a track intrusion detection system integrated with Positive Train Control.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Feb 27, 2025
This funding initiative provides technical assistance and support to organizations that help high-barrier populations, such as youth, veterans, and justice-involved individuals, improve their workforce readiness and economic mobility in California.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 5, 2025
This funding opportunity provides California libraries and library-focused non-profits with financial support to develop innovative community projects that address local needs and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Application Deadline
Jun 3, 2024
Date Added
May 3, 2024
The Projects for Organizations grant opportunity, offered by the Idaho Commission on the Arts, aims to support public projects and events by nonprofit organizations, informal arts groups applying through fiscal agents, and arts-in-education projects within schools and school districts. This grant aligns with the Commission's mission to foster arts and culture within Idaho by directly funding initiatives that engage the public and promote arts education. The program specifically targets organizations operating in Idaho for at least one year with a valid 501(c)(3) status or governmental units including schools. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are the citizens of Idaho, who benefit from increased access to public arts projects and events, and students within the state, who gain from enhanced arts-in-education programming. The impact goals include enriching community life through cultural offerings and fostering artistic development and appreciation. The grant prioritizes projects that compensate professional artists and meet specific eligibility criteria, ensuring a high standard of artistic endeavor and professional practice. Funding information indicates that grants are up to $1,100 and require a 1:1 match (cash or in-kind), funding up to 50% of projected expenses. This demonstrates a strategic priority to leverage additional resources and encourage community investment in arts projects. While specific measurable results beyond successful project completion and financial accountability are not explicitly detailed, the focus on public projects and arts-in-education implies expected outcomes such as increased community engagement in the arts and improved arts literacy among students. The Idaho Commission on the Arts' strategic priority, as reflected in this grant, is to provide accessible funding for a diverse range of artistic and cultural projects across all counties in Idaho. Their theory of change appears to be that by providing financial support and setting clear eligibility and project guidelines, they can empower local organizations and schools to deliver high-quality arts experiences, thereby enriching communities and fostering a vibrant arts ecosystem throughout the state. The requirement for final reports for past grants also indicates a commitment to accountability and continuous improvement within their funding programs.


