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Grants for California State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 548 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across California, updated daily.

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548 grants found

Grants to USA Private Sector Lenders for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214809

Loans to USA Power Supply Providers to Construct, Expand, and Maintain Electric Distribution F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA power supply providers, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to construct, expand, and maintain electric distribution facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve electric service in rural area...

GrantWatch ID#: 214813

Loans to USA Corporations, Utility Districts, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Implement Energy Eff...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214818

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that focus on public safety, education, inclusion and diversity, community development and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 215276

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Agencies for Anti-Hunger ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit and faith-based organizations and state and local entities for anti-hunger advocacy activities. Funding is intended for unanticipated programs, events, and opportunities to promote the anti-hunger agenda. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216103

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Animal Welfare Agencies for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and animal welfare agencies for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover the costs of pet food and supplies, medical supplies, temporary shelter for pets, transportation, and other costs associated with c...

GrantWatch ID#: 216126

Sponsorships to California Public and Private Organizations, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Prog...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships up to $1,500 to California public and private organizations, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for programs and events that improve the development of children up to five years of age in eligible areas. Funding is to be used for public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217663

Grants to USA Tribal Councils, Agencies, and IHEs for Artic Research and Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

GrantWatch ID#: 217677

Grants to California Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Tourism and Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California public agencies and nonprofit organizations, including museums, convention bureaus, and economic development councils, to promote tourism and economic development in eligible regions. Funding may be used for cultural activities, tourism, job c...

GrantWatch ID#: 217792

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations, Government Agencies, and Tribes for Research Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for research projects. Funding intended to increase understanding of the negative environmental impacts of cannabis cultivation. The purpose of the program is to develop solutions to mit...

GrantWatch ID#: 217796

Grants to USA Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, Agencies, and Groups for Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, and eligible groups for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, health care, crisis management, and vet...

GrantWatch ID#: 218256

Grants to USA Agencies for Emergency Wildfire Response

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218627

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enrich the Lives of Children and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs and projects to enrich the lives of children and youth. Focus areas for funding include education, youth development, arts and culture, safety, humanita...

GrantWatch ID#: 219096

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal Entities, Health Systems to Strengthen Indigenous Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal entities, health systems, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous populations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Focus areas include language revitalization, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220808

Grants to California Municipalities for Events to Attract Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California municipalities for events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract tourists, increase overnight stays, encourage longer visits, and promote return visits. The purpose of the program is to incorporate tourism branding into local even...

GrantWatch ID#: 221258

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA Pet Support Entities to Support Animal Well-Being

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA pet support professionals, shelter workers, animal well-being leaders, executive directors, rescue organizations, volunteers, and other entities for activities to connect animal support professionals, foster animal well-being, and strengthen the huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 222052

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Firms, and Defense Contractors for Cybersecuri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222818

Grants to California Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Community Greening...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for community greening projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to improve energy efficiency and promote conservation. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223125

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

Incentives to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Purchase or Lease Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to California nonprofit entities, government agencies, and residents in eligible counties for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. Incentive amounts will be doubled for low-income residents. Eligible vehicles include new or used hydrogen-fueled, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225044

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

Grants to USA Businesses, Tribes, Individuals, and IHEs for Planning and Research Activities R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225703

Grants to USA and Territories Individuals, Agencies, Businesses, and INstutitions for Time-Cri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, government organizations, businesses, and institutions for time-critical projects addressing pest management in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that have a wider and more regional scop...

GrantWatch ID#: 225710

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and School Districts for Educational Initiatives and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, school districts, and special districts in eligible regions for educational initiatives and community events. Funding is intended for projects that have a significant impact on the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227176

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies for the Repair or Restoration of Memorials or Grave M...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA organizations and agencies for the repair or restoration of memorials or grave markers for fallen officers. Applicants must be associated with law enforcement. Funding is intended for the creation of memorials, repair of memorials inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227437

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Utilities, and Tribes to Address Climate and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits, public and local agencies, joint powers authorities, public and local utilities, and tribes to address climate and environmental issues facing eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227938

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, and government agencies for safety equipment. The program is intended to provide automated external defibrillators. The goal of the program is to decrease deaths caused by sudden cardiac ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228092

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Industry for Innovative Transport Phenomena Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228966

Grants to USA Industry Groups, IHEs, and Agencies for Biotechnology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228967

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Industry for Technological Innovations in Chemistry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 228969

Grants to USA Industry, Agencies, and IHEs for Resource and Energy Conservation Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

GrantWatch ID#: 228970

Grants to USA State Agencies for Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state and territory governments for stormwater infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to mitigate sewer overflow during and after storms, thereb...

GrantWatch ID#: 229004

Grants to USA States for Clean Drinking Water Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA States and Territories for clean drinking water solutions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Eligible activities include addressing drinking water contaminants to benefit disadvantaged or small communities, providing househo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229523

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Conserve Oak Woodlands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes to conserve oak woodlands. Funding is intended for projects to both conserve and restore eligible woodlands, while working in partnership with farmers and ranchers for sustainable land uses that be...

GrantWatch ID#: 229794

Grants to California Landowners, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Protect Grasslands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California landowners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and special districts for projects to protect grassland and grazing land. Funding is intended to support partnerships of various stakeholders who come together to protect wildlife, open...

GrantWatch ID#: 229795

Grants to California Agencies and Nonprofits to Acquire Land for Conservation Purposes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California government entities, nonprofit organizations, and tribes to acquire land for conservation purposes. Funding is intended to promote wildlife conservation throughout the state by acquiring real property or rights to property with high biological...

GrantWatch ID#: 229796

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and libraries in multiple states for initiatives to improve the local quality of life. Activities must align with the focus areas of children, hunger, or the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 229967

Grants to USA Lead Agencies for Recreational Initiatives Near Military Bases

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories lead agencies for recreational initiatives near military bases. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects must be in an eligible area and include a land acquisition component. Examples of eligible areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 230344

Grants to USA Emergency Response and Fire Departments to Improve and Enhance Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories emergency response and fire departments to improve and enhance services. Funding is intended for equipment and tools that will benefit small-town fire departments and EMS. Applicants must prove financial need and explain how the funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 230635

In-Kind Donations to USA Fire and Emergency Services Departments to Increase Driving Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA fire and emergency services departments to increase driving safety. Awardees will receive one wireless backup camera. Applicants must prove how they will benefit from the device as well as their financial need. Eligible applicants serve sm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230637

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Archery Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to expand or launch an archery program. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support equipment that assists with establishing or expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230978

Grants to California Individuals, Organizations, and Indian Governments to Develop Geothermal ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals, organizations, and units of Indian government for projects to develop geothermal energy resources. Funding areas of interest include research and development, planning and policy development, collecting baseline data, environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 231606
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