252 California Grants for Capital Funding

252 Capital Funding Grants for California

Discover capital funding grants that support major projects and infrastructure development. Funding is available for construction, renovation, facility improvements, equipment purchases, and capital campaigns. These grants help organizations enhance service, expand capacity, and support long-term growth.

Capital projects often take months to plan, so it's worth sorting this list by location, recipient type, and funding source early in the process. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for large-scale capital campaigns, from construction to equipment.

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Grants to California Individuals, For-Profits, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Replace Equipment

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California individuals, for-profits, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replace a wide range of equipment in eligible areas. Eligible categories include on- and off- road vehicles, infrastructure, marine vessels, schools buses, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223002
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Grants to California Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Emergency Facilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to plan, construct, or retrofit facilities to benefit the community during emergency situations. Facilities should also provide community services and programs throughout the year. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231111

Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Water Conservati...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and tribes in multiple states and territories for water conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. All...

GrantWatch ID#: 199061

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, For-Profits, and Agencies for Transportation Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies for transportation projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit the tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 231210

Grants to USA Local and State Agencies for Bollard Installations

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA city, township, county, and state government agencies to install bollards. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to mitigate acts of terrorism and injuries in are...

GrantWatch ID#: 232009

Grants to California Agencies and Tribes for Pavement Projects Using Recycled Materials

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to California local and state governmental agencies and tribal organizations for pavement projects using recycled materials. Funding is intended to produce public access roads, bike trails, and pedestrian pathways while at the same time encouraging recyclin...

GrantWatch ID#: 175626

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Black Churches for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and historically Black churches for historic preservation projects. The purpose of the program is to preserve historically Black houses of worship and to promote continued preservation activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204895

Grants to California Charter Schools for Capital Costs Related to Educational Facilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California charter schools for expenses related to existing or new educational facilities. Funding is intended to help schools meet their facility needs, including ongoing costs and expenses related to building, renovation, and acquisition. Eligible cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 141542

Grants to USA Middle Schools for After-School Athletics Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163705

Grants to USA Individuals for Career and Project Development in the Field of Architecture

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA individuals for career and project development in the field of architecture. Funding may be used for production costs related to the creation of innovative architecture projects or as seed money toward res...

GrantWatch ID#: 172828

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Programs may fall into one of the following categories: community and family wellbeing, community strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 185429

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools to Support Student Music Programs, STEM and STEAM Program...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs related to music and STEAM and for projects that address hearing impairment. The purpose of the program is to support innovative music education, performance, and production activities; STEM and STEAM...

GrantWatch ID#: 193650

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Capital Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support improvement projects focusing on the arts, education, youth, recreation, community, and health. Funded projects must be l...

GrantWatch ID#: 216882

Grants to California Entities to Benefit Native Americans, Youth, and Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, and tribes to benefit Native American communities, rural populations, and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended primarily for equipment, services, programs, and capital impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 152658

Grants to USA Transportation Authorities for Construction Project Technology Initiatives

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico transportation authorities for construction project technology initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for implementing new technologies in construction projects. The goal of this progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232186

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Advance Vinyl Recycling

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225532

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and IHEs for Pediatric Dental Care

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, health departments, hospitals and clinics, medical and dental IHEs, and dental societies to provide oral health care for children and youth who are underserved or have lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 176925

Grants to California Nonprofits for Equipment to Prevent Food Waste

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for equipment to prevent food waste in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and equipment that enable the donation or recovery of surplus food. The goal of the grant program is to redu...

GrantWatch ID#: 194429

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the health and well-being of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address a range of community health concerns, including but not limited to health equity, prevention, conti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210019

Grants to USA High Schools to Upgrade Their Football Fields

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA high schools in eligible towns to upgrade their football fields. Multiple cash prizes will be awarded throughout the contest period. One grand prize winner will receive additional prizes and professional services. Applicants must be located in towns ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216666

Grants to California Tribes and Public and Private Entities for Hydrogen Production Solutions

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to California tribes, public entities, and private entities for establishing hydrogen production and storage facilities. Funding is intended for the establishment of hydrogen production plants located alongside storage solutions in order to reduce the costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 229962

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for the purchase of equipment and materials as well as the provision of a broad range of services to residents of the cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 212052

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Improve Public Transportation

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories' government agencies and tribal entities for projects that improve public transportation. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to purchase, rehabilitate, or lease buses and related e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231645

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Promote the Use of Low-Emission Vehicles

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and tribal entities to promote low-emission vehicles. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase or lease of buses that use low- or no-emission propuls...

GrantWatch ID#: 231646

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve the National Oil and Gas Supply Chain

Deadline: 09/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, tribes, IHEs, and governments to improve the national oil and gas supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for research and development to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231556

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Sports and Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase sports and recreational equipment. Funding is intended to promote active lifestyles among people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Grant funds may be used for any type of equipment that is designed fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180260

Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes and Agencies for Initiatives to Address Immigration

Deadline: 09/23/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Tribes and state and local government agencies for initiatives to address immigration. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants should be used to support substa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230393

Grants to California 4-H and FFA Programs for Agriculture-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to California 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs for agricultural projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that serve children and youth and that have an educational component. Eligible projects are those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186412

Grants to USA Eligible High Schools for Culinary Programming

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA eligible high schools for culinary programming. Funding is intended to support technical education programming to help students gain restaurant management and culinary arts experience. Eligible expenses include acquiring the necessary equip...

GrantWatch ID#: 208298

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Robotics Teams to Participate in Youth STEM Contests

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico robotics teams associated with schools or nonprofit organizations to participate in youth STEM contests. Funding may be used for team registration, field setup kits, and robot parts or kits. Funding is intended to enable teams to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172816

Grants to USA Agencies for Body Camera Purchases and Training for Police Officers

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies, and government agencies for equipment purchases and related training for police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178038

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Community Facilities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to construct and upgrade community facilities. The purpose of the program is to build resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Projects should balance both shorter-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207561

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Purchase Eligible Scientific Equipment

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to purchase eligible scientific equipment. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance biomedical research spaces by modernizing their equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 224972

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Entrepreneurs to Expand Their Business

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA and Canada entrepreneurs to expand their business. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before applying. Eligible applicants live with developmental or intellectual disabilities and are aged 16 or older. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229983

Grants to USA State and Local Agencies to Acquire and Protect Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA state and local government agencies for the acquisition and preservation of historic sites. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help applicants purchase land through fee-simple methods or to pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 160302

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Provide Loans to Individuals for Water Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to provide loans and sub-grants to low-income individuals in rural areas for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197215

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Improve Food-Relate...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit organizations and registered charities to improve food-related services that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended for the acquisition, transportation, and installatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 205030

Grants to USA and Armenia Entities for Projects to Benefit Armenian Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants 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 for parks an...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Grants to USA Organizations for Lighting for Recreational Areas in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and...

GrantWatch ID#: 214776

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Cancer Research and Youth Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California qualifying nonprofit organizations for research and youth initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs, as well as capital and operating expenses. Focus areas include cancer research and enhancement of the edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216871

Grants to California Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California organizations for environmental protection activities in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive access to the grant application. The purpose of the grant is to protect the natural resources and land ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218994

Grants to California Nonprofit and Tribal Entities for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit entities and tribally designated housing entities for capital improvements in housing projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Improvements can include street, road, and bridge constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219895

Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribal Entities for Housing Development

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities for housing development projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Funding is in the form of long-term loans for rehabilitation, new construction, and conversion of non-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219896

Grants to California Homeowners for Earthquake Prevention Measures

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California homeowners for earthquake prevention measures. Funding is intended for residents in high-risk locations with houses that demonstrate vulnerability. Grants are available for three types of retrofitting activities: bracing and bolting the house ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232048

Grants to USA Educators for Books, Art Supplies, Software, and Equipment to Enhance Learning

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Grants to California Government, Individual, For-Profit, and Tribal Landowners for Conservatio...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California landowners, including government entities, individuals, companies, and Native American tribes, to enhance the management of forest lands and resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to guarantee h...

GrantWatch ID#: 199355

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Provision of Literacy Services for Students

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support the provision of literacy services for students. Funding is intended for general operations, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, salaries, space rental, technology, teacher stipends, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 199955
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