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Grants to California non-entitlement units of government, including municipalities, cities, and counties for community and economic development activities that benefit low-and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to appl...

Grants to California local and state governments, Tribes, joint power authorities, and special districts to acquire, expand, and improve outdoor recreation areas and facilities for public use. The purpose of this program is to create new recreation opportunities t...

Grants and in-kind support to California landowners and tenants to mitigate beaver-related damage. Funding is intended to plan and implement projects that help to deter beaver damage in non-lethal ways. The goal of the program is to abate or prevent property damag...

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, licensed adult day care centers, child care centers, and after-school programs to supply nutritious meals and snacks. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose...

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...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for watershed conservation and restoration projects. Funding may be used for planning, implementation, cleanup, and remediation. The purpose of the program is to restore areas and wildli...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes to increase local coastal tourism. Funding is intended to improve and develop low-cost coastal accommodations that create tourism opportunities for underserved populations, BIPOC communities...

Grants to California agencies, public IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to address community and economic needs. Applicants should contact the funding source before applying. Funding priorities include environmental education, re...

Discounts to California nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, health facilities, libraries, and colleges on purchasing eligible telecommunications services. Funding is intended to reduce the cost of internet and broadband services and increase the acc...

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-...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for projects that protect coastal regions of the state. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying and are strongly encouraged to contact staff before submitting the pre-...

Loans to California K-12 schools for renewable energy projects and retrofits for energy efficiency. The program is intended to allow school districts, charter schools, state special schools, and county offices of education to make capital improvements. Eligible pr...

Grants to California charter schools to defray facility-related expenses. Grant funds may be used for lease and rent as well as maintenance, repair, and other capital projects. Funding is intended to assist schools with a large number of students requiring subsidi...

Grants to California freight, truck, and marine vehicle owners for environmental protection activities. The purpose of the program is to incentivize vehicle owners to upgrade or replace their vehicles with combustion or zero-emission technologies. Marine and rail ...