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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program Under federal and state law the primary purpose of the CWSRF Program is to provide financing for eligible projects to restore and maintain water…
Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) CLEAN Program helps developers, businesses, schools, and local governments…
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that support the enhancement of watersheds and communities in areas impacted by cannabis…
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program was created by AB109, which amended the Budget Act of 2017 to provide local assistance through the Wildlife…
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program The program makes grants to address climate resilience and nature-based solutions in…
Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program Acquire open space to protect wildlife or cultural resources and enhance recreational and educational use of that land. Grants are provide to acquire…
Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program The program makes grants to expand recreational and educational use of conservation lands and…
Coastal Conservancy Grants Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance…
Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68 This non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities,…
Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities-EPIC Program The purpose is to provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an…
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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