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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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Pro...

Deadline: 07/12/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to participate in a contest to provide potable water and safe sanitation facilities in locations lacking these necessities. Projects may also address ocean health...

GrantWatch ID#: 222250
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Prizes for USA, Canada, and International Young Leaders and Nonprofits for Innovative Projects

Deadline: 07/12/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young leaders and youth-led nonprofits to compete for prizes for early-stage projects that impact communities and the environment. The awards provide support for changemakers aged 15 to 30 to implement innovative idea...

GrantWatch ID#: 229763
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Grants to USA IHEs and Research Entities for Bio-Tech Research

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA academic institutions and research organizations for studies addressing genetically engineered organisms in the environment and their potential impact. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations before applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 182598
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Grants to USA IHEs for Research to Enhance Organic Crop and Livestock Production

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182886
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Local Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Support Forest Stewardship

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind services to USA nonprofit organizations, local government entities, IHEs, and Tribal organizations and governments to support collaborative efforts related to forest stewardship. The purpose of funding is to support collaborativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214382
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Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits and Tribes for Environmental Revitalization and Res...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community organizations for environmental revitalization and restoration activities in eligible regions. The purpose of the funding opportunity is to foster community-initiated restorative justic...

GrantWatch ID#: 222395
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for projects to conserve crucial habitats and natural resources and preserve wildlife and fish populations. Applicants must submit an initial proposal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 137949
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Opportunity for California Public and Private Entities to Ensure State Energy Code Compliance

Deadline: 07/14/26

Opportunity for California public and private entities to be chosen to lead a team of professional architects and engineers to ensure energy code compliance. The purpose of funding is to guarantee that new and existing buildings meet state energy-efficiency requir...

GrantWatch ID#: 229143
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Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific Nonprofits for Environmental ...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176044
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservationists to Support Innovative Wildlife Conse...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International conservationists for wildlife conservation activities around the world. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects by early- to mid-career conservationists that address the needs of mari...

GrantWatch ID#: 200817
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International University Students for Innovative Product Designs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International university students and recent graduates for innovative products that solve problems. Eligible students must have studied or be studying engineering or design. All designs must address a clear problem. Designs that address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221603
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Gardens to Support Garden-Related Programming

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public gardens for garden programming. Funding is intended for general operating support for organizations that create garden-based programming or foster the study or preservation of garden history. Priority is given to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223241
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for the Purchase of...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International individuals for animal research technology. The purpose of the program is to support wildlife research related to endangered species and conservation. Priority will be given to projects that combine bo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226203
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Innovative Observing Technology Projects

Deadline: 07/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative observing technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance and advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 230263
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Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132
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Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and States to Improve Fish Habitats

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA units of local government, Tribes, and states for projects to improve fish habitats and ease their passage through waterways. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to replace, remov...

GrantWatch ID#: 216776
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Documentary Filmmakers to Complete Projects

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International documentary filmmakers to complete projects. Funding is intended exclusively for the post-production phase. Eligible film topics include the environment, culture, social justice, activism, and adventure. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222418
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects that Preserve Trout Habitats

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals for conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support the restoration of rainbow trout in the region, promote fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143172
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Preserve Bird Species and Habitats

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public and private entities, and tribes for programs and projects that will benefit upland game bird populations and their habitats. Eligible proposals seek to positively impact populations of upland game birds, as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 153727
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and charitable activities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Past grants have been awarded in the areas of culture, adult and youth services, medicine, education, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174076
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects that address habitat conservation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including recovery action plans, environmental stressors r...

GrantWatch ID#: 191679
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Environmental Education Programs

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington nonprofit organizations and local units of government for environmental education programs in eligible locations. Eligible applicants are those located in and serving th...

GrantWatch ID#: 197164

Awards for USA, Canada, and International Businesses With a Positive Impact

Deadline: 07/19/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International small and medium-sized businesses that have developed business models, services, and products that make a positive environmental or social impact. In addition to the $20,000 cash prize, winning businesses will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 222193

Grants to California Private and Public Entities and Tribes for Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants to California private and public entities and Tribes for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. Funding is intended to provide infrastructure for light-duty vehicles, install refueling stations, and reopen temporarily closed stations. At least half the refueling ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228434

Grants to USA and Canada Researchers for Programs Advancing Meat and Seafood Alternatives

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada researchers affiliated with qualifying institutions for programs related to advancing meat and seafood alternatives. This opportunity is for planning grants, with applicants invited to apply for either research or infrastr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229718

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation and Agriculture Projects

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for projects related to conservation and regenerative agriculture in eligible regions. Grant funds will be used to hire or support on-the-ground conservation professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 194705

Grants to USA States and Tribal Governments to Mitigate the Effects of Natural Hazards

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and Native American tribal governments for preemptive actions to mitigate the effects of natural hazards and disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is available f...

GrantWatch ID#: 192206

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and IHEs for Projects to Reduce the Adverse Effects of Cli...

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that address, and work to mitigate, the adverse effects of climate change on health. Funding is intended to support early-stage projects that connect scholars from diverse fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 198609

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support programs and projects to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for initiatives in one of the following focus areas: arts and culture, environment, health, education, and human...

GrantWatch ID#: 206505

Vouchers to USA Technology Developers for Testing New Approaches to Hydropower Generation

Deadline: 07/23/26 Conference Date: 07/15/26

Vouchers for services to USA and territories technology developers for testing new approaches to hydropower generation. Funding is intended for materials, equipment, and structures that support the operation and/or construction of hydropower projects that capture ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230559

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits, Institutions, and Agencies for Water Protection

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations, nonprofit educational institutions, and government agencies for activities that improve water quality and protect water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174549

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/26/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups in the energy field to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive a variety of benefits, including coaching, mentoring, pitching, perks and deals, and support after comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 223236

Grants to USA Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals for Farming Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 129980

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for the Conservation of Wildlife and Ha...

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and initiatives that promote the conservation of wildlife and habitats in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a draft proposal prior to applying. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177533

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies in Multiple States to Develop Plans that Add...

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies and organizations in multiple states to develop plans to address drought. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Applicants must be located in one of the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 182580

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Wildlife Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for conservation projects and research. Funding is primarily intended for projects related to marine species and parrots, with a focus on endangered species and efforts to conserve biodiversity. Priority is gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221900

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation Plans

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes to implement conservation plans. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, restoration and enhancement, monitoring, management activities, reserve managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 136139

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Protect Oceans and Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 171563

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community in Eligible R...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California and Nevada 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 operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178403

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic v...

GrantWatch ID#: 185816

Grants to California Nonprofits for Services to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for services to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the following focus areas: education; arts and culture; recreation, environment, and preservation; health and wellness; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206503

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the priority areas of environmental enhancement and preservation, assisting underserve...

GrantWatch ID#: 212110

Grants to USA Nonprofits that Work with Communities on Social and Environmental Justice for Ca...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that work in the fields of environmental justice, sustainability, and climate solutions for capacity-building support. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217056

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Protect the Ecosystem and Water Resources

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that protect the ecosystem and water resources. Funding is intended to promote resiliency in the face of climate change, while protecting the quality of local watersheds and using natural resources...

GrantWatch ID#: 219587

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Evidence-Based Init...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221310

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Increase State Park Accessibility

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 07/21/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to increase accessibility to state parks. Applicants are required to consult state park staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to make parks more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222035

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Women for Agricultural Education Workshops in Rural Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA workshop facilitators to support land stewardship initiatives led by women. Funding is intended to support educational projects and workshops to promote leadership and enhance skills related to working with livestock and land. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222855

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives. Focus areas of interest include social services, education, health and safety, civic initiatives, natural resources, arts, disaster relief, habitat and speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 227741

Grants to California Public and Private Entities to Develop Direct Air Capture Technologies

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California public and private entities to develop technologies that remove greenhouse gas emissions. Funding is intended for demonstration and pilot projects related to advanced direct air capture technologies to remove carbon dioxide gas from the enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 229040

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Oceanic Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for oceanic research. The purpose of funding is to solve issues related to ocean habitats, ocean observation, sustaining fisheries, and operational support technologies. Proposals cent...

GrantWatch ID#: 230168