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California State grants for nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses & municipalities: 

California State grants, government funding, In-kind grants, and service contracts may be available to support or supplement your organization's education, social welfare, science, and other proposed programs.
Number of Grants: 50

Grants to California County Agricultural Commissioners to Implement a Weed Management Plan

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to California county agricultural commissioners to support the implementation of a weed management plan. The purpose of this program is to improve land, protect biodiversity, reduce fire hazards, decrease maintenance costs, increase water supply and flow, and ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 192316

Grants to California Agencies, Park Districts, and Organizations for Aquatic Resource Restor...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California local, state, and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, park districts, and private entities in eligible communities for projects that restore local aquatic resources. Applicants must first submit a project concept prior to being invite...

GrantWatch ID#: 185598

Grants to California Public and Private Entities for Projects and Programs to Remove Carbon fr...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California public and private entities for projects and programs to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Eligible projects include but are not limited to pilot research test centers and technology research, development, demonstrations, and prototypes. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 208037

Grants to California Agencies, Public IHEs, and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California agencies, public IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to address community and economic needs. Funding priorities include environmental education, recreation and tourism, and historic and cultural preservation. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 191425

Grants to California Businesses for Capital Projects to Meet Health Regulations Related to Sto...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $70,000 to California small businesses for capital projects to assist with meeting health regulations compliance. Funding is intended to help owners and operators upgrade, remove, or replace underground storage tanks. Eligible costs include replacing an...

GrantWatch ID#: 191098

Grants to California Local Agencies for Recycled Water Planning Studies

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California local public agencies for recycled water planning studies. Funding is intended to encourage public agencies to evaluate the possibility of recycling wastewater and to assist with planning water recycling projects. The program provides funding to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 202836

Grants to California Agencies, Conservation Districts, and Tribes to Address Illegally Dumped ...

Deadline 04/02/25

Grants to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to manage waste on ranches and farms. The purpose of this program is to address the disposal of illegally dumped waste material. Grant funds may be requested for cleaning sites that have not yet...

GrantWatch ID#: 160236

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline 07/03/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for technical assistance in preparing and submitting conservation acquisition applications. Grant funds may also be used to supplement th...

GrantWatch ID#: 203100

Grants to California Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes in Eligible Areas to Address Climate Cha...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes in eligible areas to address climate change and conservation and to improve outdoor areas. Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest prior to a full application. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207372

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Protect and Restore Stat...

Deadline Ongoing

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-appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 188435

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop Infrastructure for Elect...

Deadline 02/14/25

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies to develop infrastructure for electronic vehicles in local communities. The purpose of the program is to install electronic vehicle charging stations for multifamily housing residents i...

GrantWatch ID#: 200024

Grants to USA Businesses to Research and Develop Therapies Addressing StUD and OUD

Deadline 02/14/25

Grants to USA small businesses for projects to research and develop therapies to address stimulant use disorders and opioid use disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Small business companies that developed cur...

GrantWatch ID#: 202600

Grants to California Low-Income Communities, Housing Developments, Mobile Home Parks, and Farm...

Deadline 07/01/25

Grants to California low-income communities, public housing developments, mobile home parks, and farmworker housing facilities to install free broadband networks. Funding is intended for infrastructure and extension projects. Eligible uses of funds include installation...

GrantWatch ID#: 207068

Grants to California Libraries and Other Organizations to Address the Needs and Interests of t...

Deadline 03/12/25

Grants to California libraries and other organizations to address the needs and interests of their local communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to allow libraries to align their servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 201318

Grants to California Libraries for Programs Related to Climate Change and Sustainability

Deadline 03/12/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to California libraries for programs related to climate change and sustainability practices. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Eligible projects are those that inform and benefit communities mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 204545

Grants to California Agencies and Businesses for Pumpout and Dump Stations for Boating Facilit...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California local government agencies and private businesses that operate boating facilities to support the installation and operation of pumpout and dump stations. Funding is intended for the purchase and renovation of equipment, signage, pumps, lift stations...

GrantWatch ID#: 175841

Grants to California City and County Crime Labs for Projects that Reduce Traffic Accidents

Deadline 02/23/25

Grants to California county and city crime labs for projects that help to increase road safety. Funding is intended to promote the uniformity of approaches in toxicology crime labs that help to enforce traffic laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200561

Grants to California Local Medical Examiner and Coroner Offices to Improve Information Evaluat...

Deadline 02/23/25

Grants to California local government medical examiners and coroner offices for improved data collection. Funding is intended to enhance data and information evaluation following deaths related to driving under the influence. The goal of the grant program is to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200562

Grants to California Large Law Enforcement Agencies to Reduce Traffic Accidents

Deadline 02/23/25

Grants to California large law enforcement agencies for programs that help to reduce traffic accidents. Funding is intended for educational activities, training, prevention programs, and traffic law enforcement related to driving under the influence of alcohol and othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 200563

Grants to California Agencies, Nonprofits, and Law Enforcement Organizations for Educational P...

Deadline 02/23/25

Grants to California local government entities, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofit organizations for educational programs and activities that help to reduce traffic accidents. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awareness and address alcohol- and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200565

Grants to Local California Governments and Jurisdictions for Coastal Environmental Research an...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Watershed Conservation and Restorati...

Deadline Ongoing

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 wildlife ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 207535

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Develop the Local Economy and Improve Neighbor...

Deadline 02/26/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for economic development programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for critical initiatives and programs that address critical economic and workforce development needs of the region. Funded programs must benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203182

Grants to California LEAs for Activities that Improve the Performance of K-12 Students

Deadline 03/03/25

Grants to California qualifying local educational agencies, including school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools, for activities to improve outcomes for K-12 students. Eligible agencies must collaborate with school principals, leaders, teachers,...

GrantWatch ID#: 208100

Grants to California Local, State, and Tribal Agencies to Acquire, Expand, and Improve Propert...

Deadline 03/11/25 Conference Date: 02/18/25

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 to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 164297

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Provide Food to Children from Low-Incom...

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, camps, and schools to provide food to children from low-income backgrounds during school breaks. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180074

Grants to California Cities, Counties, Developers, and Nonprofits to Develop Affordable Housin...

Deadline 05/24/25

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding may be...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to California Local and State Agencies to Acquire or Rehabilitate Outdoor Recreation Ar...

Deadline 06/02/25 Conference Date: 02/18/25

Grants to California local and state government agencies to enhance outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Funding is intended to support acquisition projects or development projects for public outdoor recreation, including the construction of new or renovation of ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 130268

Grants to California CBOs in Eligible Locations for Programs that Reduce Energy Consumption

Deadline 02/21/25

Grants to California nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible locations for programs that reduce energy consumption. Funding is intended to support outreach and educational activities among utility customers who will be eligible for a credit on their bills b...

GrantWatch ID#: 202165

Grants to California Nonprofits, CBOs, Agencies, and Schools for Career Development Programs i...

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants to California nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations, public agencies, and educational institutions for training and placement programs to address workforce shortages in the mental health field. Funding is intended for training and support that prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 194376

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Local Coastal Tourism

Deadline Ongoing

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, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 194935

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Marine Habitat Protection

Deadline 04/17/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, local and state government agencies, and tribes to protect marine habitats and fisheries. Funding is intended for projects that enhance, protect, or restore salmon and steelhead habitat in streams and rive...

GrantWatch ID#: 180049

Grants to California Public Agencies for Programs to Reduce Marine Refuse

Deadline 04/30/25 Conference Date: 03/26/25

Grants to California local public agencies for programs to reduce marine refuse. Funding may be used for abandoned vessel clean-up projects or to expedite the process for removing unwanted vessels. Funding is intended to prevent, remove, and decrease hazards in local w...

GrantWatch ID#: 150442

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Activities to Repair Environmental D...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for activities to repair environmental damage caused by illegal cannabis cultivation. Funding is intended for the implementation of new licensing practices and sustainable cultivation practic...

GrantWatch ID#: 198401

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Projects to Benefit the...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to benefit the local area. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects to protect natural resources...

GrantWatch ID#: 206441

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Protec...

Deadline 02/24/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments for projects to protect and restore wildlife habitats and endangered or threatened species. Funding may be used for outreach, research, monitoring, and management projects. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153722

Opportunity for USA and International High School Students to Participate in a Summer Science ...

Deadline 02/28/25

Opportunity for USA and International high school students to participate in a summer science education program. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with an opportunity to take part in outdoor activities and engage with STEAM professionals. Internatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 199932

Grants to California Agencies for Water Safety Equipment

Deadline 04/30/25 Conference Date: 03/26/25

Grants to California local government agencies to promote boating safety and support water-based law enforcement activities. Funding is intended for a wide range of equipment purchases that benefit local agencies. Applications are invited from agencies with a need for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150443

Grants to California Child and Adult Care Centers to Provide Participants With Healthy Meals a...

Deadline Ongoing

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 of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 134908

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yields ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline 03/10/25

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay and gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Grants to California School Districts, Charter Schools, and County Offices of Education for Sc...

Deadline 03/17/25

Grants of $15,000 to California school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education to develop or expand school breakfast programs and summer meal programs. Eligible projects are those that benefit K-12 students under the age of eighteen. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 168678

Grants to California LEAs to Support Career Exploration Programs in Middle Schools

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to California local educational agencies, school districts, and charter schools to prepare students for career technical education. The purpose of the funding is to establish specialized middle school programs to prepare students for high-qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 188583

Grants to California LEAs to Establish Early and Middle College High Schools that Provide Stud...

Deadline 03/31/25 Conference Date: 02/19/25

Grants to California local educational agencies to establish early and middle college high schools throughout the state. Charter schools, county offices of education, and school districts are eligible to apply. Funding may be used for planning, implementation, and expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 208102

Grants to California Law Enforcement Agencies to Address Issues Related to Alcohol Use

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants to California law enforcement agencies to address issues related to alcohol use. Funding is intended for projects to provide training to law enforcement officers and engage in prevention efforts. Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to conduct training an...

GrantWatch ID#: 202246

Grants to USA Historians, Writers, Researchers, and Graduate Students for Research Related to ...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of $1,500 to USA historians, writers, independent researchers, and graduate students for historical research projects related to Iowa or Iowa and the Midwest. Priority consideration will be given to proposals offering new approaches or interpretations of previou...

GrantWatch ID#: 182956

Fellowships and Grants to California Graduate Students for Research Related to Marine Concerns

Deadline 06/02/25 LOI Date: 04/07/25

Fellowships and grants to California graduate students for research related to marine concerns. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to a full grant application. Fellowships are intended for mentor-guided research that will address issues relevant to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207689

Discounts on Telecommunications Services to California Nonprofits, Health Facilities, Educatio...

Deadline Ongoing

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 accessib...

GrantWatch ID#: 184926

Grants to California Nursing Home Associations and Facilities, Agencies, Vendors, and IHEs to ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nursing home associations, nursing facilities, consumer advocacy organizations, state agencies, resident or family councils, academic institutions, and vendors for projects that enhance the quality of care for nursing home residents. Funds may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 192858

Grants to California Qualifying Communities for Programs to Enhance Local Water Quality

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California qualifying communities for programs to improve local water quality. A pre-application is required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to assist with technical support, interim water supplies, and capital projects related t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196093
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