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	RMC Lower LA River Grant Program	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$5M – $200M
State	San Joaquin River Conservancy	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Carbon Removal Innovation Support System (CRISP)	CA Energy Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Tax-Exempt Equipment Financing Program – CHFFA	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	$100 – $5B
State	Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Industrial Decarbonization and Improvement of Grid Operations (INDIGO) Program and Food Production Investment Program (FPIP)	CA Energy Commission	Rolling	$50M – $500M
State	Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	Science and Lake Improvement Account Program	Tahoe Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	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	Rolling	Varies
State	Orphan Site Cleanup Fund	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$100 – $100M
State	The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER)	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Charter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 – Water Recycling	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Wildfire Prevention Grant Program	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$5M – $200M
State	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	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program	Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$5M – $200M
State	Proposition 68 Technical Assistance	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Regional Conservation Investment Strategies	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Stream Flow Enhancement	Wildlife Conservation Board	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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