401 California Grants for Environment and Conservation

401 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 Businesses to Join an Accelerator Program Focused on Ocean Intelligence

Deadline: 06/21/26

Opportunity for USA businesses or subsidiaries to participate in an accelerator program focused on ocean intelligence initiatives. Applicants will receive funding upon completing the program. The purpose of this opportunity is to support ocean-focused start-ups ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 222749
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Bag Drop Recycling Programs

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to California nonprofits, IHEs, local government entities, tribes, for-profit businesses, and private entities to support bag drop recycling programs. Funding may be used to establish new recycling centers or to update a currently existing one. Priority wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 213029
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits for Reverse Vending Machines

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, and tribes for initial expenses to support deposit refund systems. Funding is intended to assist with start-up costs of new or currently existing certified recycling centers to o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229671
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Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for New Recycling Centers

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits to support recycling programs within the state. Funding is intended to assist with start-up costs for establishing a new certified recycling center that will increase ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229672
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits for Mobile Recycling Programs

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to California nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for recycling programs within the state. Funding is intended to support new or existing certified recycling centers that operate mobile programs, using a vehicle or receptacle that...

GrantWatch ID#: 229673
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Projects to Benefit Oceans

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects to benefit oceans. Funding is intended to support a range of educational projects that will improve understanding of the ocean. Applicants should focus on providing community-based projects to help ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229246
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Grant to a USA Organization for a Technology Project to Benefit the Agricultural Industry

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grant to a USA organization for a technology project to benefit the agricultural industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for a project to create a system that will foster agricultural inn...

GrantWatch ID#: 203982
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Opportunity for USA and International Nonprofits to Participate in a Training Program

Deadline: 06/26/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies collaborating with civil organizations to participate in a training program. The goal of the program is to prepare participants to implement climate-focused policies. Su...

GrantWatch ID#: 209653
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Grants to California Agencies and Tribal Governments to Prepare for Climate Change Damage

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to California government agencies and tribal governments to prepare for damage caused by climate change. Funding is intended for several stages of development: pre-planning, data collection, and planning. The purpose of the program is to help reduce greenho...

GrantWatch ID#: 215155
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Grants to USA Entities for Projects Related to Land Access and Stewardship

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land trusts, government agencies, recreation clubs, trail associations, and tribes for projects related to land access and stewardship. Funding is intended for securing large tracts of land for the purposes of hunting, as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 216315

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects and programs that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of human services, the environment, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180757

Grants to USA IHEs for Environmentally Friendly Pest Management Options for Agriculture

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA qualifying colleges and universities to develop and implement alternative pest management strategies. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to discover environmentally friendly solut...

GrantWatch ID#: 182600

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes in Multiple States to Preserve Fish Populations

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and California state agencies and tribes for projects to address the preservation of fish populations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194421

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Reduce Marin...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

GrantWatch ID#: 203403

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Individuals for Studies Related to Agriculture and Animals

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA IHEs, laboratories, federal agencies, research institutions, for-profit organizations, and individuals for studies and programs that address issues related to agriculture and animals. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 203943

Grant to a USA IHE, Business, Agency, or Individual for Agricultural Research Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grant to a USA IHE, business, agency, or individual for research projects related to agricultural production. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative work among disciplines, including genet...

GrantWatch ID#: 229019

Grants to California Agencies for Waste Collection and Recycling Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California local government agencies for waste collection and recycling programs. Funding is intended to support a range of public education activities that inform the public of the location of recycling facilities, provide recycling and collection of oi...

GrantWatch ID#: 134921

Grant to a USA, Canada or International Individual for the Conservation and Research of Birds ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of up to $4,500 to a USA, Canada or International individual for the research and conservation of raptors. Preference will be given to students and amateurs who have limited access to other funding. The purpose of this grant is to help the accumulation and d...

GrantWatch ID#: 156721

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Individuals and Businesses for Pumpout and ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, individuals, tribal governments, and private businesses that operate boating facilities to support the installation and operation of pumpout and dump stations. Funding is intended for the pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175841

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Safe and Sustainable Access to Public Lands

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556

Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Outstanding Science Writing a...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding science writing and reporting. The award is intended to recognize non-technical print and online journalism, including articles appearing in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196460

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Hospitals, Medical Societies, and Institutions for Fe...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International community hospitals, medical societies and associations, and teaching institutions for fellowship training programs. Funding is intended for studies related to disease states and therapeutic areas addressed by the funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 201245

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits Supporting Community Benefit Activities in El...

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of high-quality drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations for use at events or as rewards. Requests are welcome from organizations that support sports and movement, the arts and music, environment and climate initiatives, outdoor recreation, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 202026

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Align with the Funding So...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207309

Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, Agencies, and Charities for Projects to Ben...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Registered Charities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities in eligible countries for activities to benefit local communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 213545

Grants to USA Nonprofits for STEM and Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives and K-12 STEM programming. Applicants must complete an eligibility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects rather than general operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 213945

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to California Nonprofits for Charitable Activities Benefiting Local Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, health, human services, arts, culture, humanities, environment, animals, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219869

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 Schools, Agencies, and Individuals for Carton Recycling Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 schools, school organizations, boards, and districts, government agencies, and individuals to create, improve, or broaden carton recycling programs. Funding is available to schools that currently have access to carton recycling facili...

GrantWatch ID#: 220574

Grants to California Firefighter Associations, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Fire Departments for Fi...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California firefighter associations, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and fire departments for fire safety projects. Funding is intended to support projects that support disaster prevention and preparedness, promote public safety, and im...

GrantWatch ID#: 221529

Grants to California, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Enhancement

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to improve communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of environmental enhancement and protection, preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 222028

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits to be Used as Incentives and for Community En...

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations to be used as incentives and for community engagement. Applicant organizations must be focused on the environment, sports, music and arts, outdoor recreation, or a reduction in the use of single-use pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225479

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studying Birds of Prey Conservation an...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for studying birds of prey conservation and eagle biology. Research may take place anywhere in the world. The award includes the opportunity for the recipient to publish their research in a relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 227556

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Outdoor Recreation Initiatives

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental and recreation initiatives. Applicants may apply for various funding streams depending on their needs. Funding is intended for projects that encourage and enable greater participati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229899

Grants to USA Students for Local Community Service Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior re...

GrantWatch ID#: 156531

Fellowships to USA Graduate Students for Coastal Management and Research

Deadline: 07/01/26

Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students to gain experience in coastal management and research in Washington, DC. Allowable uses of funding include, but are not limited to, employee expenses, social security, and professional development. The Fellowshi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177807

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Pennsylvania, California, and New Hampshire Nonprofits to Improve Community Life

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania, California, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to improve community life in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for investment in human services, environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 220356

Grants to California and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Increase Environmental Adaptability

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to increase environmental resilience in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. The funder is particularly interested in solutions for recycling an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220357

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprote...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of community enrichment, health, and basic services. The goal of the program is to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222885

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support the Community in Eligib...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and agencies for activities to support the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: STEM/STEAM, disaster relief, community support, sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 227000

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits to Maintain Therapeutic Gardens

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, community centers, schools, rehab facilities, and public gardens to maintain therapeutic gardens. Eligible applicants employ a registered horticulture therapist to oversee therapeutic programs, including gardening,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228443

Opportunity for USA Business Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/03/26

Opportunity for USA startup businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program to develop innovative clean technologies. The program is intended for technologies that address zero-emissions transportation, clean energy, and circular ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203494

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Manage a Loan Program to Improve Rural Community Infrastructure

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to manage loan programs to improve infrastructure in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and ensure that required registrations are completed prior to applying. This program helps qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 209106

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions for environmental stewardship and natural resource conservation projects in eligible regions. Projects that address the needs of vulnerable and di...

GrantWatch ID#: 209169

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Development and Housing Projects

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community development and housing projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to benefit low- to moderate-income families and indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210944

Opportunity for Artists and Scholars to Participate in a Creative Project Residency

Deadline: 07/06/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, including artists, scholars, researchers, and scientists, to participate in a residency program and engage in creative projects. Residents are provided with 24-hour access to studios and other facilities. The PMRCAA program provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 214896