Environmental Grants in California
Last updated October 7, 2026
There are 67 active environmental grants tagged to California. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Oak Park General Fund Grants Community Foundation for Oak Park · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Community Foundation for Oak Park (California) issues grants from its general fund and its special funds; general fund grants 'are usually $500 or less' because the general fund must also support Foundation operations. | |
| Proposition 68 Grant Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from… | |
| Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects. | |
| Desert Conservation Program Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies As a result of efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with a strong interest in protecting the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, Assembly Bill 1183, now known as the California Desert Conservation Act, was approved by Governor Gavin… | |
| Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To restore Southern California Steelhead habitat consistent with the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Steelhead Restoration and Management Plan and the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Southern California Steelhead Recovery Plan. | |
| 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… | |
| CAPCOA Woodsmoke Reduction Program California Air Pollution Control Officers Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Woodsmoke Reduction Program (est. | |
| Proposition 4 Grant Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Conservancy's Proposition 4 program aims to support watershed improvement, forest health biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development, and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon… | |
| Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR) San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $1M – $200M Priorities for RMC Prop 68 Grant Funding: 1. Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects 2. | |
| Forest Conservation Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Forest Conservation Program supports planning, acquisition, and restoration projects throughout California’s forests, consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan. | |
| Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects that benefit the Delta. | |
| 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. | |
| Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program CA Energy Commission · State Not published · Varies The purpose of this solicitation is to provide cost share funding for eligible projects (see Section II.C. of GFO-22-903) to applicants that apply for and receive an award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). | |
| Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife. | |
| Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · $100 – $100M The Underground Storage Tank (UST) Cleanup Fund's mission is to (1) establish a mechanism to meet Financial Responsibility requirements for owners and operators of petroleum USTs, and (2) reimburse eligible corrective action costs incurred… | |
| Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Governor's Office of Emergency Services · State Not published · Varies Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds plans and projects that reduce the effects of future natural disasters. In California, these funds are administered by the Cal OES HMGP Unit. | |
| 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. | |
| Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program was created by AB109, which amended the Budget Act of 2017 to provide local assistance through the Wildlife Conservation Board for conservation projects focusing on resilience to projected… |
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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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