390 California Grants for Environment and Conservation

390 Environment and Conservation Grants for California

Discover grants for environmental protection, sustainability, and conservation efforts. Funding supports climate change initiatives, recycling, watershed restoration, land conservation, pollution reduction, habitat protection, park maintenance, environmental education, and stewardship programs.

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Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 05/24/26

Grants to USA and territories individuals, organizations, groups, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and tribes for initiatives to enhance local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that will have a positive impact on animals, people, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228763
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Public Entities to Enforce State Environmental Laws

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public entities to enhance statewide enforcement of environmental laws. The grants provide financial assistance for investigation, training, and environmental law enforcement. All activities must take place within t...

GrantWatch ID#: 144822
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Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Published Writers for Stories About the Environment

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International published writers for engaging stories related to the environment. The purpose of funding is to shed light on climate change issues in order to effect policy changes. Eligible topics of interest include extreme weather adap...

GrantWatch ID#: 228289
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Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Agencies and Groups to Protect Local Wetlands

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico agencies and groups for conservation initiatives to protect wetlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible types of projects include restoration, infrastructure developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 202142
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Grants to California Schools, Local Governments, and Nonprofits for Green Schoolyards

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to California school campuses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to create environmentally friendly schoolyards in eligible locations. Schoolyard projects should include the installation of natural features, landscaping, planting of trees, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222400
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions to Reduce Air Pollution

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, educational institutions, and unions for community projects to reduce air pollution in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including energy efficiency, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227201

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Education, Disaster Preparedness and Relief, a...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that serve communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of manufacturing education, disaster preparedness and rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 178698

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Support Artwork Related to Botany

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists to support artwork related to botany. The program is intended to support exceptional artists who create scientifically accurate and aesthetic illustrations of plant species. The residency will take p...

GrantWatch ID#: 196913

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Artist to Support New Botany-Related Work

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging artist for the development of new work related to gardens, plants, or landscapes. Funding is intended to support a visual artist, literary artist, musician, filmmaker, poet, playwright, performance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196916

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Support Research Related to Botany

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging scholar or researcher for the development of work related to the arts, culture, and history of landscapes, gardens, and plants. Funding is intended to support a fellowship program focusing on the hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 196917

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studies Related to Plants

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual emerging scientist for research studies related to plants. Priority funding is intended to support an individual whose work involves organismal plant biology. The fellowship program includes a two...

GrantWatch ID#: 196918

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar for Studies Related to Conservation

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging scientist, scholar, or practitioner for studies related to plants. Funding is intended to support an individual whose work and research involve plant and landscape conservation. The fellowship progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196919

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support Botany-Related Studies

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other res...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920

Grants to California Companies and Agencies to Lower Emissions in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California businesses and government agencies to lower emission levels in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that power zero-emission stationary agricultural pumps. Tier 3 and newer ag engines are eligible to apply for funding. Infrastr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213897

Grants to California Businesses and Agencies to Promote the Use of Alternative Fuels

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California businesses and government agencies to promote the use of alternative fuels in eligible locations. Funding is intended for infrastructure projects that help to lower emissions. Eligible project types are non-residential electric charging statio...

GrantWatch ID#: 213898

Grants to California Businesses and Agencies to Upgrade Vehicle Fleets

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California businesses and government agencies to replace and upgrade on-road and off-road vehicles. Funding is intended to replace diesel vehicles and fleets with cleaner models. For off-road projects only small fleets, as defined by ARB's Off-Road Regul...

GrantWatch ID#: 213900

Grants to California School Districts and Private Transportation Providers to Reduce Bus Fleet...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California school districts and private transportation providers in eligible locations to reduce emissions from bus fleets. Funding is intended for projects that help school districts modernize their school bus fleets by upgrading to cleaner technologies...

GrantWatch ID#: 213902

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Youth for Innovative Ideas to Address Marine Issues

Deadline: 05/31/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International young people for innovative ideas to address marine issues. The prize is open to youth and young adults, aged 15 to 30, with creative solutions to issues including the loss of marine biodiversity, reducing or mitigating the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221621

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Community Impact Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for community impact projects in eligible regions. Focus areas include health, environment, school enrichment, recreation, senior programming, education, and programs for chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 222332

Grants to California Agricultural Operations in Eligible Regions for Projects to Improve Soil ...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California agricultural operations in eligible regions for projects to improve soil health. The purpose of the program is to encourage local farmers and ranchers to adopt improved resource management practices and advance climate change goals. Projects m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226153

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization to Conserve Spectacled Bea...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grant of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher, scientist, conservation group, rehabilitation center, or community organization for projects to promote the conservation of spectacled bear habitats. Funding is intended for rehabilitation and territory ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227262

Grants to California Individuals and Businesses for Equipment Replacements

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California individuals and business owners for environmentally friendly equipment replacements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the replacement of a small tractor or combustion Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) with a zero-emission UTV. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228390

Grants to USA Agencies, Organizations, and IHEs in Multiple States for Marine Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA local and tribal government entities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs in multiple states and territories for marine debris management projects in eligible locations. The purpose of the funding program is to support the removal of aba...

GrantWatch ID#: 228441

Grants to USA Native American Organizations and Oregon Agencies and Charitable Organizations t...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701

Grants to California Organizations, Schools, Property Owners, and Agencies for Projects to Imp...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations, schools, property owners, and agencies in eligible regions to improve air quality. Funding is intended for low-cost projects that will result in reduced truck and car vehicle emissions, or result in a reduction i...

GrantWatch ID#: 148635

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173782

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities. Nonprofits in eligible areas of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC may apply. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178645

Grants to USA Port Authorities, Agencies, Tribes, Public Agencies, and Special Purpose Distric...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA and territories port authorities, government agencies, tribes, public agencies, and special purpose districts to improve transportation through ports. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207922

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Turtle Conservation...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater...

GrantWatch ID#: 214832

Grants to California Nonprofits for Local Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to California nonprofits for local community programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of animal welfare, arts, children, community, environment, communications, and health services. Grants will be made to local organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 216933

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range of Initiatives to Benef...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: arts, culture, humanities, the environment, education, animal...

GrantWatch ID#: 220241

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Research Related to the Ecosystem in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students for research related to the ecosystem in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of research-related expenses, including but not limited to supplies, data, travel, materials, and equipment. Proposals wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 220782

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Churches and Faith-Based Organizations to ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying churches and faith-based organizations for projects to increase access to clean water sources in needy communities. Funding is intended for projects to install filtration systems, install or repair wells, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227500

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Districts, Organizations, and Tribes in Mul...

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA districts, state and local agencies and districts, tribes, and organizations in multiple states and territories for small-scale projects to address water management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 177535

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators Projects Examining the Relationship Bet...

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at any career stage for research projects examining the relationship between environmental factors and lung cancer. Funding is intended to support innovative studies that explore how air pollution and climate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226542

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions in multiple states for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecol...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Marine Habitat Protection

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, local and state government agencies, and tribes to protect marine habitats and fisheries. Some applicants must submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 180049

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Companies, and Institutions for Forest Management Tech Development

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, companies, research institutions, and partnerships to develop and implement technology solutions to challenges in forest management. Funding is intended for innovations related to forest health, infrastructure and supply chai...

GrantWatch ID#: 228644

Grants to USA Organizations Addressing Environmental Issues for Capacity Building and Training

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA organizations to address issues related to environmental health and related public health risks. Funding is intended to help build the capacity and leadership of grassroots groups. Grant funds may also be requested to provide educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 190689

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations working to improve residents' economic and social well-being. In addition to grant funds, recipients will have the opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 197605

Opportunity for California Landowners to Join a State-Run Forest Preservation Program

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for California landowners to sell or transfer their property rights to a state-run preservation program. The purpose of the opportunity is to protect crucial forest lands and ensure that they continue to be used as wildlife habitats and sources of timb...

GrantWatch ID#: 210201

Grants to Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the ...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and build communities by supporting programs and initiatives in the areas of environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 221172

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Students to Create Artistic Projects that Address C...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Contest with prizes of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International students to create projects that depict personal experiences with climate change. The purpose of the contest is to engage students aged 11-18 to creatively represent climate change issues. Subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 200232

Grants to USA Land-Grant IHEs to Improve the Sustainability of Rangelands and Forests

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA eligible land-grant IHEs for projects to improve the sustainability of rangelands and forests across the nation. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects utilizing c...

GrantWatch ID#: 208430

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Youth Groups to Address Societal Concerns

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, youth movements, and civil society organizations to address concerns affecting the US. Funding is intended for projects related to the following areas of interest: mental health, the environment, climat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229458