California Grants

Last updated August 29, 2026

There are currently 173 active grants available to California applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

173 grants in California

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	FY 2026-27 Unserved/Underserved Child and Youth Advocacy (XY) Program Supplemental	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	September 1, 2026	$100 – $19.4M
State	FY 2026-27 Supervised Visitation (SP) Program Supplemental	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	September 1, 2026	$100 – $20.1M
State	2026-27 Child Abduction Training (AC) Program	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	September 1, 2026	$100 – $25M
State	FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	September 1, 2026	Varies
State	2027 Department of Pesticide Regulation Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program	Department of Pesticide Regulation	September 1, 2026	$10M – $100M
State	Community Resilience Centers Round 2 PLANNING Grant (FY 26-27)	Strategic Growth Council	September 4, 2026	$10M – $50M
State	Tahoe for All	Tahoe Conservancy	September 4, 2026	Varies
State	Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	September 8, 2026	Varies
State	Rubberized Pavement Grant Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	September 10, 2026	$37.5M – $75M
State	2026-27 Student Trauma Notification (TN) Program	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	September 10, 2026	$100 – $21.5M
State	Capital Infusion Program (CIP) 2026-2027	Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	September 11, 2026	Varies
State	2026 Dairy Plus Program	CA Department of Food and Agriculture	September 14, 2026	Varies
State	FY 2026-27 Bullying and Violence in School Advocacy (XB) Program Supplemental	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	September 14, 2026	$100 – $12.8M
State	CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project	Department of Social Services	September 18, 2026	Varies
State	Elevate Youth California: Cohort 8 Standard Track	Department of Health Care Services	September 21, 2026	$100 – $100M
State	Song-Brown Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) Training Programs 2026 Application	Department of Health Care Access and Information	September 23, 2026	Varies
State	Song Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant (FNP & PA) 2026 Application	Department of Health Care Access and Information	September 23, 2026	Varies
State	Community Resilience Centers Round 2 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 26-27)	Strategic Growth Council	September 25, 2026	$100M – $1B
State	2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability	Department of Housing and Community Development	September 30, 2026	Varies
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	$100 – $500M
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	Varies
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PLANNING Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	$30M
State	California Investment and Innovation Program (Cal IIP) 2027	State Treasurer's Office	October 1, 2026	Varies
State	California Serves Grant Program 2026-27	CA Department of Education	October 5, 2026	$50M

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About grants in California

California offers one of the richest grant landscapes in the nation. Between state agencies like the California Arts Council, CalRecycle, and the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, plus thousands of Bay Area and LA-based foundations, California organizations have access to more funding opportunities than almost anywhere else.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state agencies offer grants in California?

Major California grant-making agencies include the California Arts Council, CalRecycle, the California Energy Commission, the Strategic Growth Council, the Department of Education, and the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). CalOES manages disaster and public safety grants. The state also passes through billions in federal funding annually.

Are there grants for California small businesses?

Yes. The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, CalCompetes Tax Credit (which functions like a grant), IBank programs, and GO-Biz initiatives support California small businesses. Many cities and counties run additional local business grant programs. The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank also provides funding.

How do I find California-specific foundation grants?

California is home to major foundations including the California Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the California Endowment. Many have geographic focus areas within the state. Regional community foundations serve nearly every county.

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