California Grants

Last updated August 8, 2026

There are currently 169 active grants available to California applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

169 grants in California

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability	Department of Housing and Community Development	September 30, 2026	Varies
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	$100 – $500M
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	Varies
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PLANNING Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	$30M
State	Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR92	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	October 7, 2026	Varies
State	Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2	Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation	October 13, 2026	$75M – $450M
State	Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	October 15, 2026	$100 – $37.5M
State	Quantum FAST Challenge	Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	October 20, 2026	$5M – $50M
State	Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application	Department of Health Care Access and Information	October 22, 2026	Varies
State	2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4	Public Utilities Commission	October 30, 2026	$5M – $10M
State	Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)	Department of Transportation	November 2, 2026	$10M – $1B
State	2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)	CA Department of Education	December 3, 2026	$5M – $20.4M
State	Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA	Department of Housing and Community Development	February 28, 2027	Varies
State	Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA	Department of Housing and Community Development	February 28, 2027	Varies
State	Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26	Department of Parks and Recreation	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA	Department of Housing and Community Development	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26	Department of Parks and Recreation	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – Water Recycling	State Water Resources Control Board	June 30, 2030	$100 – $1.5B
State	Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	$50M – $400M
State	2024 LHTF NOFA Round 5	Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE)	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	2023 Homekey Tribal NOFA	Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities-EPIC Program	CA Energy Commission	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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