California Grants

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.

172 grants in California
State
Updated daily
Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Closed State

CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development CAL FIRE's Wood Products and Bioenergy team seeks to maintain and enhance the wood products infrastructure of California to promote healthy resilient…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · June 8, 2026 State

CAL FIRE Forest Health CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Program funds active restoration and reforestation activities aimed at providing for more resilient and sustained forests to ensure future existence of…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Rolling / Open State

California Forest Improvement Program The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation · Closed State

CalMoneySmart 2026-2028 Grant Program CalMoneySmart aims to advance financial empowerment for unbanked and underbanked Californians by investing in nonprofit organizations that deliver free,…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Department of Fish and Wildlife · Rolling / Open State

Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses…

Between $1 and $5,000,000,000
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

CEFA Bond Financing Program This program will provide a borrower with access to low interest rate capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds. Eligibility General…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE) Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing.  The federally-funded…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing.  The federally-funded Charter…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program The federally-funded Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program provides grants to fully or partially fund debt service…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program The State Charter School Incentive Grant Program funds are applied toward a charter school’s annual costs of rent, lease, mortgage, debt service, or…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) Through the passage of Propositions 47, 55, 1D, and most recently, 51, $1.4 billion has been made available to charter schools for construction of new…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740) To provide financial assistance for charter school facilities. The Charter School Facility Grant Program provides annual grants to offset annual…

Between $1 and $5,000,000,000
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

CHFFA Bond Financing Program This program will provide a borrower with access to low interest rate capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds. Eligibility General…

Between $1 and $5,000,000,000
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

CHFFA Commercial Paper Program This program will provide a borrower with access to low interest rate capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable commercial paper notes. Eligibility…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Department of Public Health · Rolling / Open State

Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant This grant allows applicants to apply for funding to implement programs for improving Skilled Nursing Facility residents' quality of life. Projects may span…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Public Utilities Commission · Closed State

Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant: Round 2 The CEA-LAT Grant will provide up to $200,000 in funding to Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Los Angeles County that perform outreach and…

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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