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Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public agencies for a wide range of projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Requests for specific purposes will be given preference over requests for general operating expenses. Appl

Contract for services to a California public or private entity to provide technical assistance related to energy consumption. The purpose of the program is to assess the ability of the state to achieve energy emission reduction goals and provide insight into potential s

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that improve water quality and protect water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that prevent hazards and pollutants from produ

Grants of up to $3,000 to California nonprofit organizations and places of worship in eligible areas for Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic recovery events. Funding is intended to support marginalized and under-resourced communities with events that promote healing and sol

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and schools to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address a wide range of community needs, including health and wellness, community and social conte

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and agencies for a range of activities to benefit low-income and homeless residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community development projects. Eligible initiatives are those that benefit residents of the Cit

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible regions to collaborate with university departments, staff, and student organizations on projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for planning, community serv

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and existing arts and cultural programs that benefit local residents and attract tourists. Eligible programs must be presented i

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance organizational effectiveness and development. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen leadership, operations, communication, and strategy and

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that address child abuse. Funding is intended for quality, effective programs and activities that prevent child abuse, help children who are at risk or have already suffered from abuse and neg

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and fire safety councils for wildfire mitigation activities in the northern and southern regions of the state. Funding is intended for three types of activities: fire prevention planning, fire pr

Grants to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to manage waste on ranches and farms. The purpose of this program is to address illegally dumped waste material. Grant funds may be requested for cleaning sites that have not yet been addressed o