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California grants for State governments

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Save-the-Day Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mendocino County facing urgent challenges that hinder their ability to serve the community effectively.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to organizations in California for projects that enhance climate resilience and carbon sequestration through the conservation and restoration of natural and working lands.

Environment
State governments
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public agencies for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of habitat restoration and enhancement projects across California, aimed at protecting wildlife and improving ecological health, and is available to organizations capable of implementing such initiatives.

Environment
State governments
Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support and resources to nonprofit organizations in Del Mar for projects that enhance community pride, preserve open spaces, and improve local cultural programs and events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account
$30,141,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This program provides funding to improve broadband connectivity in low-income housing developments across California, ensuring residents have access to high-speed internet services.

Housing
City or township governments
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program
$87,500,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems across California, targeting local governments, non-profits, and other organizations involved in watershed management and environmental conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks for Colonias
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities along the U.S.-Mexico border to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal services, addressing serious health risks in historically underserved areas.

Infrastructure
State governments
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local agencies, Native American Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to restore and protect salmon and steelhead habitats across California.

Natural Resources
State governments
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

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.

Housing
City or township governments
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program
$50,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

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.

Housing
City or township governments
HOME Projects
$8,000,000
California Department of Housing and Urban Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for affordable housing projects aimed at low- and very low-income households in non-entitlement areas of California, with a special focus on Native American entities and first-time homebuyer initiatives.

Housing
State governments
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to states, territories, and Tribes to monitor beach water quality and inform the public about safety during recreational activities in coastal waters.

Environment
State governments
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Inland Wetlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

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.

Environment
State governments
Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation
$3,000,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This grant provides funding for research and monitoring projects aimed at understanding and managing the impacts of ocean acidification, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms on California's marine ecosystems and public health.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits