Environmental Grants in California

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are 58 active environmental grants tagged to California. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Habitat Enhancement and Restoration	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$100 – $30M
State	Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68	Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Oak Woodlands Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – California)	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – California	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – (Including Severely Disadvantaged Communities)	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Coastal Conservancy Grants	Coastal Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 1 – Water Recycling	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Department of Defense and State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA)	Department of Toxic Substances Control	Rolling	Varies
State	Land Acquisition 2025	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Inland Wetlands Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	Varies
State	Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	Varies
State	Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program	Department of Toxic Substances Control	Rolling	Varies
State	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	California Forest Improvement Program	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Grant Program	Tahoe Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Desert Conservation Program	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies

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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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