396 California Grants for Environment and Conservation

396 Environment and Conservation Grants for California

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

Filter this list of environmental grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities in conservation, habitat protection, or stewardship. GrantWatch Intelligence™ helps environmental nonprofits and agencies identify best-fit funders, and the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline keep multi-year conservation projects organized, with the AI Grant Writing Tool available to accelerate proposal development.

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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

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Individuals for Economic, Environmental, and Gender Justice

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and organizations for economic justice, environmental justice, and gender justice projects. Funding supports innovative advocacy, research, implementation efforts, and other initiatives that promote meaningful social chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 230237
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Grants to California Agencies and Individuals for Projects that Reduce Vehicle Emissions

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California public and private agencies, and individuals in eligible counties for projects that help to decrease emissions from motor vehicles. Funding is intended for projects that reduce pollution from vehicles, including vehicle electrification, adapti...

GrantWatch ID#: 143977
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA and International Nonprofits for Energy Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 167893
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Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Environmental Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for environmental restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance organizational capacity to execute wetland restoration projects. Proposals demonstrating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178694
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support programs in a wide variety of focus areas, including healthy living, public safety, education, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 180173
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Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Inititaives to Improve the Quality of Life for State Resid...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for stat residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including culture, conservation, sports, economic opportunity, animal rescue, fitness and health, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 215734
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Supporting Women and Improving the Environment

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222939
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Preservation and Protection

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to California nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation and protection programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to environmental health and justice, climate a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175430
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Grants to USA States, Territories, and Tribal Governments for Flood Mitigation

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and tribal governments to prepare for and minimize the negative impacts of flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community hazard mitigatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 170529
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental, Public Trails, and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for environmental, public trails, and conservation projects in eligible regions. Funding will be prioritized for projects in the areas of community-based restoration, equitable access to natural resourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 195720
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Institutions for Elephant Conservat...

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for elephant conservation and research projects. Funding is intended for programs that can be sustained and that are effective, ethically and culturally appropriate, and include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159356
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Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal governing bodies and organizations for environmental stewardship in Native communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enforce environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 183372
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Join an Ocean Environment Contest

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a contest related to the oceanic environment. Awards will be given to entries that demonstrate solutions and initiatives to protect marine life. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation...

GrantWatch ID#: 214464

Opportunity for USA and Africa Young Researchers to Join a Symposium

Deadline: 08/09/26

Opportunity for USA and Africa early career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals to join a symposium on related topics. The purpose of this program is to increase dialogue and exchanges among young researchers in the United States and Africa. Topics co...

GrantWatch ID#: 230262

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental and...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams for projects addressing challenges affecting society and the environment. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to concerns regarding community activation, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 210346

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Developing Meat Alternatives

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, companies, and research organizations for developing meat alternatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the priority areas of flavorful fat alternatives, protein ingredients, egg reduction or replacement, and mim...

GrantWatch ID#: 230154

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribal Entities to Support Recycling E...

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, K-12 schools, IHEs, and tribal entities to support beverage container recycling efforts. Some applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230101

Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Environmental Conservation Programs

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve animal populations and their nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 157001

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Provide Technical Assistance to Agencies

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide technical assistance to local government agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204383

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Youth Natural Resources Management Experiences

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to give youth experience in natural resources management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230146
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Grants to California Tribes, Nonprofits, Businesses, Individuals, and Agencies for Environment...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California Tribes, nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and government agencies for environmental initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the development, renewal, or amendment of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231325
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Grants to California Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribal governments for conservation initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to acquire land in order to protect the habitats of listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 231326

Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 08/15/26

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...

GrantWatch ID#: 188428

Grants to California, Nebraska, and North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects and Programs

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to California, Nebraska, and North Carolina nonprofit organizations to address the needs of disadvantaged communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, health and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 220811

Grants to Colorado and Northern California Small Nonprofits for Programs and Outreach Activit...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Colorado and Northern California small nonprofit organizations for programs and outreach activities that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to the full application. Funding is intended to support activities in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221058

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, NGO’s, and Emergency Relief Organizations...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, NGO’s, and emergency relief organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to address worldwide concerns. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: resource manageme...

GrantWatch ID#: 222188

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs for Amphibian Rescue Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation program leaders affiliated with an institution for projects to protect amphibians outside their natural habitat. Applicants must complete a conservation needs assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229007

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for an Amphibian Conservation Workshop

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying organizations to plan or attend a workshop related to amphibian conservation. Applicants must have obtained some financial support for the workshop prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229008

Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Reduce Boat Sewage Discharge

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies to reduce the amount of sewage emitted from boats in coastal waterways in eligible regions. Funding is intended for outreach activities, programs to inform boaters about correct wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 153717

Grants to Hawaii and California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Residents i...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Hawaii and California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Program areas of focus include the environment, healthy aging, youth in nature, youth arts, and maternal health. Funding is intended to b...

GrantWatch ID#: 172913
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