California Grants

Last updated September 20, 2026

There are currently 252 active grants available to California applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

252 grants in California

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Burbank Arts & Education Foundation Grant Program	Burbank Arts and Education Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
State	Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bothin Foundation Capital Grants	Bothin Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $50K
State	San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program	CA Energy Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	KidsPlay Youth Activity Funding Assistance (Community Foundation of Orange)	Community Foundation of Orange	Rolling	Up to $250
State	Proposition 4 – River	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25	Department of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ISSCD-Celiac Disease Foundation Research Fellowship Award	Celiac Disease Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CDA Foundation Webb Family Grant	California Dental Association Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
State	California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$200M – $1B
State	Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	$10M – $25M
Foundation	AIMS Scholars Program	AIMS Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ross Taylor Bell and Joyce Rockenbach Bell Research Grant	Coleopterists Society	Rolling	Varies
State	Healthcare Expansion Loan Program II (HELP II)	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	$2.5M – $150M
State	Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$100 – $100M
Foundation	CalCPA Monica Thompson Memorial Benevolent Fund	California Certified Public Accountants Edu Fdn	Rolling	Varies
State	Hazard Mitigation Grant Program	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	CHFFA Commercial Paper Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	From $100
State	Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies

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About grants in California

California offers one of the richest grant landscapes in the nation. Between state agencies like the California Arts Council, CalRecycle, and the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, plus thousands of Bay Area and LA-based foundations, California organizations have access to more funding opportunities than almost anywhere else.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state agencies offer grants in California?

Major California grant-making agencies include the California Arts Council, CalRecycle, the California Energy Commission, the Strategic Growth Council, the Department of Education, and the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). CalOES manages disaster and public safety grants. The state also passes through billions in federal funding annually.

Are there grants for California small businesses?

Yes. The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, CalCompetes Tax Credit (which functions like a grant), IBank programs, and GO-Biz initiatives support California small businesses. Many cities and counties run additional local business grant programs. The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank also provides funding.

How do I find California-specific foundation grants?

California is home to major foundations including the California Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the California Endowment. Many have geographic focus areas within the state. Regional community foundations serve nearly every county.

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