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Number of available Grants: 75

Grants to California Businesses in Eligible Areas to Create Outdoor Gathering and Dining Places

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to California businesses in eligible areas to create outdoor gathering and dining places. Priority will be given to projects that benefit underserved communities. Funding may be used for the costs of permits, construction, and design of pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 209170

Grants to California Teachers and Educators in Eligible Areas to Enhance Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California K-12 classroom teachers and enrichment program directors in eligible areas to enhance educational opportunities. This program supports excellence and creativity in the teaching profession. Grants will be awarded for use in local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173779

Grants to California Commercial Property Owners and Tenants for Property Improvements and Reno...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California commercial property owners and tenants for property improvements and renovations in eligible locations. The goal of the program is to encourage economic revitalization as well as to enhance the city's commercial corridors. Eligible properties ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206485

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

Grants to California Nonprofit Groups to Improve Sports Facilities and Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit community and school groups to improve sports programs and facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the purchase of equipment or the upgrade of facilities. Previous grants have supported high sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 205645

Grants to California Public School Districts, Joint Powers Agreement Schools, and Contractors ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California public school districts, Joint Powers Agreement schools, and school-bus contractors to enhance school bus fleets in eligible counties. Funding is intended to expand existing fleets of school buses with electric buses. In addition, school distr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186005

Grants to California Nonprofit Community and School Groups for Projects that Enhance the Commu...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to California nonprofit community and school groups for activities to enhance the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community beautification projects as well as for projects to improve the environment. Grants may be al...

GrantWatch ID#: 147823

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Support Community Health Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support community events. Funding is intended for activities that promote healthy and active living and provide health services for the community. Eligible organizations serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 221656

Grants to California Community-Based Organizations for Environmental Projects in Disadvantaged...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California community-based organizations for projects relating to the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in disadvantaged communities. The activities should involve developing the capacity of community leaders, implementi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211312

Grants to California Agencies and Fire Protection Districts to Increase the Use of Clean Techn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local government agencies and fire protection districts in eligible locations to update emergency vehicles. Funding is intended to outfit diesel vehicles, including fire apparatus, water tenders, ladder trucks, and pumper trucks, with the late...

GrantWatch ID#: 197937

Grants to California Municipalities for Community Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California municipalities for community development activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for beautification and infrastructure projects for the region's recreational, cultural, environmental, and historical facilities. The purpose of the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221256

Grants to California Small Businesses for Strengthening Security in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California small businesses for strengthening security in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Funder prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance the safety of businesses via exterior facade work based on police departme...

GrantWatch ID#: 226687

Grants to California Businesses for Activities to Discourage Illegal Dumping Around Business P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California businesses in eligible regions for activities to discourage illegal dumping around business property. Funding is intended for preventative measures, including installing video cameras, lights, security fencing, and warning sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 222694

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