Community Development Grants in California
Last updated October 19, 2026
There are 25 active community development grants tagged to California, part of 3,255 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as… | |
| Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Dec 17, 2026 · $20M – $850M The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) that helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable… | |
| RMC Lower LA River Grant Program San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2. | |
| The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) is a set of tools, funding sources, and regulatory authorities designed to ensure that one million Californians who currently lack safe drinking water receive safe &… | |
| Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Wildfire and Forest Resilience [Section 91520(l)]: may be awarded for projects that promote watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this… | |
| Proposition 68 Technical Assistance San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Pursuant to Section 8008(b)(1) of Proposition 68, up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities. | |
| Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program aim to award projects and programs that protect biodiversity; restore watershed function; and expand equitable access to parks… | |
| Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The program makes grants to expand recreational and educational use of conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley. | |
| Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Priorities for RMC Prop 1 LLAR (Lower LA River) Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects, 2. | |
| Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Not published · Varies This non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to promote a robust Delta economy. | |
| County-wide and Regional Funding Program State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has identified a need for regional programs that address drought related and contamination issues for state small water systems (state smalls) and domestic wells serving… | |
| Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Priorities for RMC LLAR Prop 68: Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects,Provide workforce development opportunities,Expand access to diverse populations,Secured matching funds RMC’s LLAR Grants are… | |
| Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat. | |
| Small Grants Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Program provides funding for eligible entities to complete projects under $100,000 that make transformative investments in the Delta’s social, economic, scientific, and physical infrastructure. | |
| Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program streamlines administration of State funds, aligning with the Cutting Green Tape initiative. | |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies Under federal and state law the primary purpose of the CWSRF Program is to provide financing for eligible projects to restore and maintain water quality in the state. | |
| Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank · State Not published · Varies IBank's ISRF Loan Fund program provides low-cost, direct loans to local governments and nonprofits sponsored by public agencies for a wide variety of public infrastructure and economic expansion projects (excluding housing) that improve… | |
| BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program Baldwin Hills Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program streamlines administration of State funds, aligning with the Cutting Green Tape initiative. | |
| Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · $250M Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) CLEAN Program helps developers, businesses, schools, and local governments accelerate the pace of assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment at abandoned and underutilized urban brownfield sites… | |
| California Fire Safe Council Grants Program California Fire Safe Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Fire Safe Council administers a competitive grants program (Fire Safe Community Grants and related opportunities) to communities and local Fire Safe Councils for wildfire preparedness/resilience; a 2020 cycle offered up to… | |
| Explore the Coast Overnight Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts… | |
| San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program San Diego River Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Funding for this grant program was provided through the Budget Act of 2021-22 for local assistance projects. | |
| Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2. | |
| Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 Ocean Protection Council · State Not published · $20M – $150M Track 1 of the SB 1 SLR Adaptation Grant Program supports jurisdiction-wide and regional sea level rise planning across California’s coast and San Francisco Bay. |
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About community development grants in California
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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