California Grants
178 state programs · 2719 federal programs open to California applicants
Browse grants from California state agencies — open to nonprofits, small businesses, public agencies, tribal governments, and individuals — alongside federal assistance programs available to California applicants. Each listing includes funding amounts, deadlines, eligibility, and a link to the official application.
California state grant programs
Central Valley Project Conservation
Department Of The Interior, Bureau Of Reclamation
Due Dec 10
Provide financial support for activities to benefit federally listed endangered and threatened terrestrial species to co...
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Community Action Grants
svcf.org
Due Mar 31
Provides competitive grants ranging from $5,000 to $80,000 to local small nonprofits (annual budgets under $3 million) s...
California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Jul 30
CalNASP is an affiliate of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP™)—a non-profit, international style archery...
FY 2026-27 Supervised Visitation (SP) Program Supplemental
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Due Sep 1
Provide court ordered on-site supervised visitation services.
FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Due Sep 1
The purpose of the Program is to fund a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor, per Evidence Code § 1035.2, to act as a SART...
2027 Department of Pesticide Regulation Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Due Sep 1
To promote safer, more sustainable pest management practices in California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)...
FY 2026-27 Unserved/Underserved Child and Youth Advocacy (XY) Program Supplemental
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Due Sep 1
To provide funding for advocacy and support services to unserved/underserved child and youth victims/survivors of crime,...
2026-27 Child Abduction Training (AC) Program
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Due Sep 1
The Program is to collaborate with the California Child Abduction Task Force (Task Force) to develop and provide statewi...
Tahoe for All
Tahoe Conservancy
Due Sep 4
The Tahoe for All Grant Program (TFA Program) is the Conservancy's Outdoors for All Grant opportunity. The Goal of the T...
Community Resilience Centers Round 2 PLANNING Grant (FY 26-27)
Strategic Growth Council
Due Sep 4
The CRC Program funds the planning and construction or retrofits of community serving facilities that provide shelter an...
Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Due Sep 8
Regional projects to improve wildfire resilience.
Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience
San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Due Sep 8
Wildfire and Forest Resilience [Section 91520(l)]: may be awarded for projects that promote watershed improvement, wildf...
Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Due Sep 8
Tribal Wildfire Resilience grants is part of CAL FIRE’s Climate and Energy Program and supports California Native Americ...
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Sep 10
The purpose of the grant is to promote markets for Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) products with crumb rubber derived ...
2026-27 Student Trauma Notification (TN) Program
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Due Sep 10
The purpose of the Program is to create school district notification systems designed to decrease the negative impacts o...
Capital Infusion Program (CIP) 2026-2027
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Due Sep 11
This grant is ONLY open to the five Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Networks in California. This is NOT a grant...
FY 2026-27 Bullying and Violence in School Advocacy (XB) Program Supplemental
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Due Sep 14
The purpose of the Program is to provide counseling, advocacy, and other support services to children/teenagers who have...
2026 Dairy Plus Program
CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Sep 14
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS) 202...
City of San Diego Capacity Building Grant Program
sandiego.gov
Due Sep 15
Offers grant awards between $10,000 and $30,000 to non-profit organizations that provide technical assistance, capacity ...
CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project
Department of Social Services
Due Sep 18
The purpose of the SDNP is to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees and other eligible noncitizens through cultu...
2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Sep 21
The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects tha...
Elevate Youth California: Cohort 8 Standard Track
Department of Health Care Services
Due Sep 21
Through this round of Elevate Youth California (EYC) funding, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is making ap...
Song-Brown Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) Training Programs 2026 Application
Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Sep 23
The Song-Brown program funds institutions that train primary care health professionals to provide healthcare in Californ...
Song Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant (FNP & PA) 2026 Application
Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Sep 23
The Song-Brown program funds institutions that train primary care health professionals to provide healthcare in Californ...
Community Resilience Centers Round 2 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 26-27)
Strategic Growth Council
Due Sep 25
The Community Resilience Centers Program (CRC) funds planning, development, construction, and upgrades of local faciliti...
Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PLANNING Grant (FY 25-26)
Strategic Growth Council
Due Sep 30
The Transformative Climate Communities Program furthers the purposes of AB 32 (Nunez, 2006) and AB 2722 (Burke, 2016) by...
2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability
Department of Housing and Community Development
Due Sep 30
The Department announces the availability of approximately $50 million in funds available through this first round of th...
Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Grant (FY 25-26)
Strategic Growth Council
Due Sep 30
The TCC Program furthers the purposes of AB 32 (Nunez, 2006) and AB 2722 (Burke, 2016) by funding projects that reduce g...
Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 25-26)
Strategic Growth Council
Due Sep 30
The TCC Program furthers the purposes of AB 32 (Nunez, 2006) and AB 2722 (Burke, 2016) by funding projects that reduce g...
California Investment and Innovation Program (Cal IIP) 2027
State Treasurer's Office
Due Oct 1
Cal IIP was established to provide grants to enhance the capacity and ability of community development financial institu...
California Serves Grant Program 2026-27
CA Department of Education
Due Oct 5
Funding for the annual grant program is intended to support expanding access for high school graduates to the State Seal...
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR92
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Oct 7
The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program provides funding for cleaning up and preventing illegal ...
FY 2027-28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
Department of Transportation
Due Oct 9
Sustainable Communities support/implement local/regional multimodal transportation and land use planning projects that f...
Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2
Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Due Oct 13
The Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (Extreme Heat Program) is housed within the Governor’s Office of Land ...
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Oct 15
The Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program (Program) provides assistance to local governments to solve a variety of ...
Quantum FAST Challenge
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Due Oct 20
The Quantum FAST Challenge is a competitive grant program that seeks to strengthen California's quantum ecosystem by fun...
Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application
Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Oct 22
The Song-Brown program funds institutions that train primary care health professionals to provide healthcare in Californ...
2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4
Public Utilities Commission
Due Oct 30
The Digital Divide Grant Program will award one grant of $100,000 for rural and urban public schools and two grants of u...
Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Department of Transportation
Due Nov 2
Achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all local public roads.
2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)
CA Department of Education
Due Dec 3
The purpose of the After School Education and Safety Program is to create incentives for establishing locally-driven Exp...
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY27
Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Feb 1
Provide resources to replace or install signs at DBW funded boat launching facilities.
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27
Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Feb 1
Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vess...
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27
Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Feb 1
Provide resources to local agencies to repair or renovate public boating access facilities.
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27
Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Feb 1
Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public non-motorized boating access.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA
Department of Housing and Community Development
Due Feb 28
The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-...
Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA
Department of Housing and Community Development
Due Feb 28
The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-...
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26
Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Jun 30
This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA
Department of Housing and Community Development
Due Jun 30
The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-...
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26
Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Jun 30
This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.
Proposition 4 – Water Recycling
State Water Resources Control Board
Due Jun 30
The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of wa...
WaterSMART Drought Response Program
Department Of The Interior, Bureau Of Reclamation
The Drought Response Program provides cost-shared financial assistance for entities to develop or update comprehensive d...
Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management
Department Of The Interior, Bureau Of Land Management
The purpose of the program is to manage cultural and paleontological resources to benefit the public. BLM manages archa...
Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant
Department of Fish and Wildlife
The Tribal Preparedness Grant is part of the Office of Spill Prevention and Response Program and supports California Nat...
Homeowner Assistance Fund
Department Of The Treasury, Departmental Offices
Section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, (the “Act”), Pub. L. No. 117-2 (March 11, 2021) established the $9...
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed
Department of Fish and Wildlife
To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.
Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes
Department Of The Interior, Bureau Of Reclamation
EDRT provides assistance to eligible Tribes that are impacted by the operation of Reclamation water projects with near-t...
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, i...
Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program
State Treasurer's Office
The federally-funded Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program provides grants to fully or partially fu...
CHFFA Bond Financing Program
State Treasurer's Office
This program will provide a borrower with access to low interest rate capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt...
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity
Department of Fish and Wildlife
CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that support the enhancement of watersheds and communities in areas impacted by ...
Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance
Department of Water Resources
Senate Bill 122 added Part 4, Section 6700 to the Water Code to create a new program, the Dam Safety and Climate Resilie...
Proposition 1 – Water Recycling
State Water Resources Control Board
The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of wa...
Local Airport Loan Program
Department of Transportation
This program provides discretionary State loans to eligible public-use airports for projects that enhance an airport’s a...
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Community Access
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, i...
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
Department of Fish and Wildlife
The purpose of the grant is to help mitigate the impact of wolves on livestock producers in California. The Wolf-Livesto...
California Forest Improvement Program
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and im...
Regional Conservation Investment Strategies
Wildlife Conservation Board
WCB is seeking high-quality grant proposals for the development of RCIS's. CDFW's RCIS program encourages public agencie...
The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program
State Treasurer's Office
The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program provides low-cost loans of up to $250,000 to charter schools
Children's Hospital Program of 2008 – Children's Hospitals (3rd funding round)
State Treasurer's Office
The purpose of the program is to improve the health and welfare of California's critically ill children, by providing a ...
Desert Conservation Program
Wildlife Conservation Board
As a result of efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with a strong interest in protecting the Mojave and Colora...
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue
Wildlife Conservation Board
The Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue Program was created by Assembly Bill 2421, and signed into law in 2018 becom...
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program
Department of Fish and Wildlife
To improve conditions for fish and wildlife in streams, rivers, wildlife refuges, wetland habitat areas, and estuaries.
Lunch at the Library Summer 2027
CA State Library
Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children ...
Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage
Wildlife Conservation Board
The Program is seeking proposals for planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove trans...
Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience
San Diego River Conservancy
Protect communities, improve forest health, enhance early detection and response and support long-term capital infrastru...
Nature Based Solutions – Wildlife Corridors
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Funding to support connectivity projects that advance multi-benefit and nature-based solutions, consistent with the Stat...
PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)
CA Energy Commission
The Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program’s (KTEP) goal is to provide zero-interest loans to Kind...
Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024
San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. Appropriations under Cha...
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program
Department of Toxic Substances Control
The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program purpose is to help facilitate assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites b...
Stream Flow Enhancement
Wildlife Conservation Board
The Stream Flow Enhancement Program (SFEP) funds projects that enhance stream flows across the state of California. The ...
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program
Department of Fish and Wildlife
To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant
State Water Resources Control Board
RUST grants may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove, or replace UST project t...
Children's Hospital Program of 2018 -Children's Hospitals
State Treasurer's Office
The purpose of the program is to improve the health and welfare of California’s critically ill children, by providing a ...
Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program
Department Of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service
The Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) is a component of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAM...
Proposition 4 Wildfire
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
To improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreadin...
Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)
San Diego River Conservancy
The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workfor...
Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs
State Water Resources Control Board
The Cleanup and Abatement Account (CAA) funds may be utilized to fund: (1) projects that clean up and/or abate the effec...
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Wildlife Conservation Board
The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program was created by AB109, which amended the Budget Act of 2017 to provide loca...
Proposition 4 – Nature Based
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
To protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals.
Oak Woodlands Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Board
The Oak Woodlands Conservation Program offers landowners, conservation organizations, cities and counties, an opportunit...
Coastal Conservancy Grants
Coastal Conservancy
Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the Califo...
Inland Wetlands Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Board
The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program (IWCP) was created to assist the Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) in its mis...
Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants
San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhan...
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – (Including Severely Disadvantaged Communities)
Department of Fish and Wildlife
To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.
Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant
Department of Transportation
Provides airport sponsor's a portion of the local match required for a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improveme...
County-wide and Regional Funding Program
State Water Resources Control Board
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has identified a need for regional programs that address dro...
CEFA Bond Financing Program
State Treasurer's Office
This program will provide a borrower with access to low interest rate capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt...
Prop 4 – Randall Preserve
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Climate impact reduction and outdoor recreation opportunities at Randall Preserve.
Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant
Department of Fish and Wildlife
The objective of the Local Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program is to award grants to Native American tribal gover...
Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE)
State Treasurer's Office
Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing.
Federal programs open to California applicants
Nationwide federal assistance listings that California organizations and residents can apply for. See all federal programs →
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
Department Of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
To establish an agricultural conservation easement program for the conservation of eligible land and natural resources t...
100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund
Department Of State
WHA’s signature hemisphere-wide 100K Strong Initiative provides funds to teams of U.S. and regional education institutio...
1332 State Innovation Waivers
Department Of Health And Human Services, Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services
Under Section 1332 of the ACA, states can apply for State Innovation Waivers (also referred to as section 1332 waivers) ...
1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The 1890 CBG Program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.216, is designed specifically to build the institutional teachi...
1994 Institutions Research Grants
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
Due Dec 31
The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) (aka 1994 Institutions Research Program) is a competitive grants pr...
2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program
Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency
The 2017 WHIP is directly reimbursing producers for crop production losses in 2018. In addition to WHIP, USDA is providi...
2025 Sugar Processor Block Grants
Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency
The 2025 Sugar Processor Block Grants provides targeted assistance to help agricultural producers continue commodity pro...
21st Century Cures Act - Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To provide extramural research support for the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) In...
21st Century Cures Act - Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To provide support for initiatives funded under the 21st Century Cures Act to support cancer research, such as the devel...
21st Century Cures Act - Cancer Moonshot Research Projects
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To provide support for initiative funding under the 21st Century Cures Act to support cancer research, such as the devel...
21st Century Cures Act - Precision Medicine Initiative
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To provide support for initiatives funded under the 21st Century Cures Act, the All of Us Research Program will gather d...
21st Century Cures Act - Precision Medicine Initiative
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To provide support for initiatives funded under the 21st Century Cures Act, the All of Us Research Program will gather d...
21st Century Cures Act: Regenerative Medicine Initiative
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To provide support for initiatives funded under the 21st Century Cures Act to support the BRAIN Initiative’s aim of revo...
21st Century Cures Act: Regenerative Medicine Initiative - Research Projects
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
The Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project (RMIP) was established by the 21st Century Cures Act to accelerate progress...
21st Century Museum Professional Program
The Institute Of Museum And Library Services
Due Nov 13
21MP has two program goals and two objectives associated with each goal: GOAL 1, Support the professional development o...
220 Block Grants
Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency
The 220 Block Grants Program's purpose is to provide assistance to producers who have suffered certain losses as a conse...
4-H Military Extension Educator Program
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
Due Sep 5
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Division of Youth and 4-H (DY4-H) partners with the Departmen...
504 Certified Development Loans
Small Business Administration
To assist small business concerns by providing long-term, fixed-rate financing for fixed assets through the sale of debe...
7(a) Loan Guarantees
Small Business Administration
Provides aid and assistance to small businesses by providing SBA guarantees on loans from lenders to eligible for-profit...
7(j) Technical Assistance
Small Business Administration
The purpose of the program is to provide Business Development Assistance for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. SBA perform...
8(a) Business Development Program
Small Business Administration
To foster business ownership by individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged; and to promote the com...
8(g) State Coastal Zone
Department Of The Interior, Departmental Offices
ONRR shares 27 percent of mineral leasing revenue derived from any lease issued after September 18, 1978, of any Federal...
9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program
Department Of The Interior, National Park Service
The 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program provides competitive grants for the continued operation, security, and maintenance o...
988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Services Programs
Department Of Health And Human Services, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration
The 988 programs provide support to the 988 network administrator; states, tribes and territories in improving 988 respo...