California Grants

Last updated September 20, 2026

There are currently 252 active grants available to California applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

252 grants in California

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Elevate Youth California: Cohort 8 Standard Track	Department of Health Care Services	September 21, 2026	$100 – $100M
State	2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program	CA Department of Food and Agriculture	September 21, 2026	$10M – $60M
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	Forest Legacy Program Capacity and Project Development 2026	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	September 30, 2026	$5M – $15M
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
Foundation	Belvedere Community Foundation Grants	Belvedere Community Foundation	October 1, 2026	Varies
State	California Investment and Innovation Program (Cal IIP) 2027	State Treasurer's Office	October 1, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Fund for Homeless Women Grants (Community Foundation for Monterey County)	Community Foundation for Monterey County	October 2, 2026	$10K – $50K
State	California Serves Grant Program 2026-27	CA Department of Education	October 5, 2026	$50M
State	Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR92	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	October 7, 2026	Varies
State	FY 2027-28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant	Department of Transportation	October 9, 2026	$5M – $70M
State	Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)	Employment Development Department	October 12, 2026	$100 – $100M
State	Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2	Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation	October 13, 2026	$75M – $450M
State	Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	October 15, 2026	$100 – $37.5M
State	FY 2026-27 Intimate Partner Violence Prevention (FD) Program Supplemental	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	October 16, 2026	$100 – $13.3M
State	Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	October 16, 2026	Varies
State	Quantum FAST Challenge	Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	October 20, 2026	$5M – $50M
State	Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026-27)	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	October 22, 2026	$100M – $400M
State	Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application	Department of Health Care Access and Information	October 22, 2026	Varies

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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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