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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CalCPA and ABWA Empowerment Grant for Women's Leadership Forum California Certified Public Accountants Edu Fdn · Foundation Not published · $3K The CalCPA + ABWA Empowerment Grant is a $2,500 grant helping women attend the Women's Leadership Conference.	Not published	$3K
CCI Zoo Labs: FUND Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Center for Cultural Innovation (CA) runs Zoo Labs: FUND (up to $50,000 unrestricted + mentorship) for Bay Area culturally-rooted music teams. Recurring annual; 2025 cycle closed.	Not published	Up to $50K
Science and Lake Improvement Account Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The principal goal of the Conservancy's Science and Lake Improvement Account program is to support near-shore environmental improvement program activities and projects, particularly projects that manage aquatic invasive species or improve…	Not published	Varies
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.	Not published	Varies
Altura Foundation College Scholarship Altura Credit Union FKA Riverside County's Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $2K The Altura Foundation (Altura Credit Union) awards college scholarships to Riverside County, California residents pursuing an undergraduate degree. Open to members and the broader communities Altura serves (not member-only).	Not published	$2K
ACTA Apprenticeship Program Alliance for California Traditional Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) Apprenticeship Program contracts exemplary California-based master folk/traditional artists to provide intensive 6–12 month mentorship to qualified apprentices, sustaining the state's…	Not published	Varies
California Credit Union Foundation Community Grant California Credit Union · Foundation Rolling · Varies The California Credit Union Foundation makes philanthropic grants to organizations (501(c)(3), accredited educational institutions, or recognized community support groups) operating 5+ years.	Rolling	Varies
Avila Beach Small Project Grants (Zacky Family Fund) Avila Beach Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $100 – $5K Outside the annual cycle, the Richard & Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation Fund accepts project-grant requests throughout the year for $100-$1,000 via a simple letter; requests over $1,000 up to $5,000 may be considered with a fuller…	Rolling	$100 – $5K
CAPCOA FARMER Program (Agricultural Emission Reductions) California Air Pollution Control Officers Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program provides grants, rebates, and financial incentives to CA agricultural operations for cleaner equipment; the Legislature allocated $135M+ (AB 134 / AB…	Not published	Varies
Emil Gumpert Award American College of Trial Lawyers · Foundation Not published · $150K The Emil Gumpert Award, funded by the Foundation of the American College of Trial Lawyers, is a $150,000 grant awarded annually to an organization whose project maintains and improves the administration of justice (recent recipients: a…	Not published	$150K
Del Mar Foundation Community Grants Del Mar Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Del Mar Foundation supports organizations, projects and activities that promote civic pride and community cohesiveness in Del Mar, California - acquiring and preserving open space, improving beaches and parklands, and sponsoring…	Rolling	Varies
Archstone Foundation Grants (Responsive Grantmaking) Archstone Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Archstone Foundation is an active private grantmaker dedicated to ensuring older adults thrive as they age; per its own grants database it has awarded 1,250+ grants totaling $130M+, funding external California nonprofits and…	Rolling	Varies
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · $100 – $100M The Orphan Site Cleanup Fund (OSCF) is a grant program providing financial assistance to eligible applicants for the cleanup of sites contaminated by leaking petroleum underground storage tanks where there is no financially responsible…	Not published	$100 – $100M
The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) is a set of tools, funding sources, and regulatory authorities designed to ensure that one million Californians who currently lack safe drinking water receive safe &…	Not published	Varies
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Community Access)) Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.	Not published	Varies
Charter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program 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
Peter Chortek Leadership Award Chortek Weisman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Peter Chortek Leadership Award, established in 2011 by the Chortek family and facilitated by the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, recognizes Jewish high school students in San Diego who make a difference through innovative…	Not published	$5K
Proposition 68 – Water Recycling State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies 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…	Not published	Varies
Monterey County Fire Relief Fund Grants (Community Foundation for Monterey County) Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $30K The Monterey County Fire Relief Fund supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies assisting individuals and families affected by fire, evacuations and temporary loss of work.	Rolling	$2K – $30K
Wildfire Prevention Grant Program San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Priorities for RMC Wildfire Prevention Grant Program: 1. Protect and expand native forests/wildlands; 2.	Not published	$5M – $200M
Alameda Contra Costa Links Scholarships Alameda Contra Costa Chapter the Links Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships from the Alameda Contra Costa chapter of The Links, Inc. for high school seniors and college students, with a focus on African American youth.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024.	Not published	Varies
Celiac Disease Foundation-SSCD Outreach Program to Improve Detection of Celiac Disease Research Award Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Celiac Disease Foundation (CA) offers a CDF-SSCD outreach/detection research award.	Not published	Varies
SSCD-CDF Fellowship Grant Award Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Celiac Disease Foundation (CA) offers the SSCD-CDF Fellowship Grant Award for researchers.	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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