California Grants

Last updated October 30, 2026

There are currently 234 active grants available to California applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

234 grants in California

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways. The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the operation and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways.	Jun 30, 2027	Varies
Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Capital Improvement Grant Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation · Foundation ~September · ~$1.5M-$2M total awarded across ~35 grants/year The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation makes about 35 grants a year totaling approximately $1.5-2 million for capital improvements by 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in South Santa Barbara County, California (from Carpinteria, Summerland, and…	~September	~$1.5M-$2M total awarded across ~35 grants/year
Proposition 4 – Water Recycling State Water Resources Control Board · State Jun 30, 2030 · $100 – $1.5B The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water…	Jun 30, 2030	$100 – $1.5B
Accelerating Capacity for Transformation (ACT) for AANHPIs Fund Asian Pacific Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K In 2024 the Asian Pacific Fund introduced the Accelerating Capacity for Transformation (ACT) for AANHPIs Fund, under which, over two years, select nonprofits receive $100,000 plus culturally relevant capacity building, mentorship, and…	Not published	Up to $100K
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.	Not published	Varies
Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State Not published · $50M – $400M The fundamental goal of the Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program is to facilitate the transportation of empty glass beverage containers to glass processing facilities through the use of rail transportation within California.	Not published	$50M – $400M
2024 LHTF NOFA Round 5 Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The principal goal of this program is to provide grants to Local Housing Trust Funds established by cities and counties, Native American Tribes, and incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to increase the supply of housing to…	Not published	Varies
Celiac Disease Foundation/NASPGHAN Foundation Celiac Disease Pilot Grants Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Celiac Disease Foundation (CA) is a research grantmaker offering the CDF/NASPGHAN Foundation Celiac Disease Pilot Grants to researchers.	Not published	Varies
Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE) State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing.	Not published	Varies
CDA Foundation Dental School Wellness Grant California Dental Association Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CDA Foundation's Dental School Wellness Grant supports wellness events at California dental schools; eligible applicants are current CA dental school students or faculty; applications reviewed on a rolling basis and currently open.	Rolling	Varies
ChangeLawyers California Immigration Legal Fellowship California Changelawyers · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Immigration Legal Fellowship is a two-year fellowship for recent law graduates to become deportation-defense practitioners in the Central Valley/Central Coast; the current cohort is ten fellows across seven host orgs.	Not published	Varies
2023 Homekey Tribal NOFA Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Department announces the availability of $75 million of Homekey Program grant funding through this Round 3 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Tribal Entities.	Not published	Varies
Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities-EPIC Program CA Energy Commission · State Not published · Varies The purpose is to provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or…	Not published	Varies
RMC Lower LA River Grant Program San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2.	Not published	$5M – $200M
San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Free San Jose Scottish Rite Bodies · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation offers a scholarship for students, with an online application collecting applicant personal information and county of residence.	Not published	Varies
San Joaquin River Conservancy Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and…	Not published	Varies
Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Carbon Removal Innovation Support System (CRISP) CA Energy Commission · State Not published · Varies This solicitation only applies to the Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (CRISP) for projects that meet the requirements in Section II.C and the applicable federal Funding Opportunity Announcement.	Not published	Varies
Mental Health Assistance Grant Asian Mental Health Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Asian Mental Health Project (AMHP) provides a charitable, low-income mental health grant every year to applicants in need, to make mental healthcare and wellness services more accessible and reduce financial barriers.	Not published	Varies
Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) San Diego River Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon…	Not published	Varies
Tax-Exempt Equipment Financing Program – CHFFA State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · $100 – $5B This program will provide a borrower with access to tax-exempt, fixed-rate financing for equipment purchases.	Not published	$100 – $5B
ARTogether Mini-Grant for Artists ARTogether · Foundation Rolling · Varies ARTogether (Oakland, CA; 'where immigrants and refugees connect and create') offers a Mini-Grant for artists to support a current, ongoing project — funds may be used for art supplies, equipment, costumes, technical support, etc.…	Rolling	Varies
CBCA Scholarship Program Clayton Business & Community Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clayton Business & Community Association (Clayton, CA) awards one-year scholarships to graduating high-school seniors in zip code 94517 enrolling in an accredited 2-/4-year college or trade school; $50,000 total was awarded in 2026…	Not published	Varies
Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Industrial Decarbonization and Improvement of Grid Operations (INDIGO) Program and Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) CA Energy Commission · State Not published · $50M – $500M An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a project that meets the requirements of this solicitation, or Subsequent funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research from a previously…	Not published	$50M – $500M
Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies The federally-funded Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program provides grants to fully or partially fund debt service reserve accounts on bond transactions issued through the Authority.	Not published	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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