Environmental Grants in California

Last updated July 1, 2026

There are 71 active environmental grants tagged to California. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Forest Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Habitat Enhancement and Restoration	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Inland Wetlands Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Regional Conservation Investment Strategies	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Oak Woodlands Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Stream Flow Enhancement	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Riparian Habitat Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Lower American River Conservancy Program	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	San Joaquin River Conservancy	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Public Access	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Desert Conservation Program	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Climate Adaptation and Resiliency	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	RMC Lower LA River Grant Program	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$5M – $200M
State	Wildfire Prevention Grant Program	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$5M – $200M
State	Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$5M – $200M
State	Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program	Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program	Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Investigating Site Contamination Program (ISCP)	Department of Toxic Substances Control	Rolling	$100 – $10M

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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.

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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