Environmental Grants in California

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are 58 active environmental grants tagged to California, part of 2,071 active environmental grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Rubberized Pavement Grant Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	September 10, 2026	$37.5M – $75M
State	Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR92	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	October 7, 2026	Varies
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	Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26	Department of Parks and Recreation	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26	Department of Parks and Recreation	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – Water Recycling	State Water Resources Control Board	June 30, 2030	$100 – $1.5B
State	Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	$50M – $400M
State	Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Carbon Removal Innovation Support System (CRISP)	CA Energy Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Science and Lake Improvement Account Program	Tahoe Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Orphan Site Cleanup Fund	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$100 – $100M
State	Proposition 68 – Water Recycling	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program	Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$5M – $200M
State	Regional Conservation Investment Strategies	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Investigating Site Contamination Program (ISCP)	Department of Toxic Substances Control	Rolling	$100 – $10M
State	California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	From $150M

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About environmental grants in California

Environmental grants fund a wide range of work, from pollution reduction and climate resilience to habitat restoration and community stewardship. Major federal sources include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, while private funders such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and family and community foundations support nonprofit-led efforts. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, tribes, schools, and state and local governments.

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Other grant categories in California

Environmental Conservation Grants in California 60 Environmental Justice Grants in California 8 Environmental Education Grants in California 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for environmental projects?

Funding spans pollution prevention, climate and energy, conservation, water quality, environmental justice, and education. Federal agencies like the EPA and USDA run competitive grant programs, and many flow through intermediaries such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Most programs fund specific project work rather than general operating costs, so it helps to match your project to a program's stated priorities.

Who funds environmental nonprofits?

Federal agencies including the EPA, USDA/NRCS, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, NOAA, and the U.S. Forest Service are core public funders. On the private side, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is one of the largest conservation grantmakers, and national, regional, and community foundations also support environmental causes. State environmental agencies frequently re-grant federal dollars as well.

How do I find environmental grants that fit my organization?

Start by defining your project scope, geography, and the population or ecosystem you serve, then search federal opportunities on Grants.gov alongside foundation databases. Read each funder's eligibility and priority areas closely before applying, since environmental programs are often narrowly targeted. Aligning your proposal to a funder's specific goals is usually more effective than applying broadly.

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