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
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To improve conditions for fish and wildlife in streams, rivers, wildlife refuges, wetland habitat areas, and estuaries.	Not published	Varies
FY2026 HUD CoC Program Competition - Call for Letters of Intent (Bakersfield/Kern CA-604) Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative · Foundation Not published · Varies As the Continuum of Care (CoC) lead for Bakersfield/Kern County (CA-604), the Collaborative issued (posted July 2026) a Notice of Funding Opportunity / Call for Letters of Intent for the FY2026 HUD CoC Program Competition and Youth…	Not published	Varies
Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Regional projects to improve wildfire resilience.	Not published	Varies
NASPGHAN Foundation/CDF Celiac Research Young Investigator Development Award Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Celiac Disease Foundation (CA) offers the NASPGHAN Foundation/CDF Celiac Research Young Investigator Development Award for early-career researchers.	Not published	Varies
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The program makes grants to address climate resilience and nature-based solutions in conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.	Not published	Varies
Flood Partnership: Real-time Data Grant Program Department of Water Resources · State Not published · Varies The Real-time Data Grant Program was created to help fund projects to fill a gap in our current flood warning system. This grant program will fund additional real-time telemetry of reservoir elevations at dams with ungated spillways.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Wildfire and Forest Resilience [Section 91520(l)]: may be awarded for projects that promote watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this…	Not published	$5M – $200M
Proposition 68 Technical Assistance San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Pursuant to Section 8008(b)(1) of Proposition 68, up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities.	Not published	Varies
Regional Conservation Investment Strategies Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies WCB is seeking high-quality grant proposals for the development of RCIS's.	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 San Fernando Valley – 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
Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Program is seeking proposals for planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources infrastructure improving passage for wildlife or fish.	Not published	Varies
Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The objective of the Local Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program is to award grants to Native American tribal governments, counties, cities, and special districts in order to pre-position (pre-stage) response equipment to protect…	Not published	Varies
CFT Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program California Federation of Teachers Aft 8004 · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The CFT Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program (running 20+ years) awards $3,000 (four-year study) or $1,000 (two-year study) scholarships to children/dependents of CFT members, for high-school seniors and continuing college students; 638…	Not published	$1K – $3K
Stream Flow Enhancement Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Stream Flow Enhancement Program (SFEP) funds projects that enhance stream flows across the state of California.	Not published	Varies
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship Program Asian Pacific Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Asian Pacific Fund runs a Scholarship Program with multiple named scholarships for students attending US-based colleges and universities, including awards for graduating high school seniors (incoming freshmen), current undergraduates…	Not published	Varies
Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program aim to award projects and programs that protect biodiversity; restore watershed function; and expand equitable access to parks…	Not published	Varies
Investigating Site Contamination Program (ISCP) Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · $100 – $10M Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) ISCP offers loans to eligible applicants, including governmental entities, private businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations, to help finance environmental site assessments.	Not published	$100 – $10M
Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP) Education Grant Chinese Historical and Cultural Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP) provides grant opportunities to teachers who want their classes to attend History San Jose's Immigration program.	Not published	Varies
Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The program makes grants to expand recreational and educational use of conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Priorities for RMC Prop 1 LLAR (Lower LA River) Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects, 2.	Not published	$5M – $200M
California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · From $150M The Pollution Control Tax-Exempt Bond Financing Program facilitates low cost capital through private activity, tax-exempt bonds.	Not published	From $150M
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The purpose of this program is to provide assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · $100 – $30M The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the planning of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water…	Not published	$100 – $30M
Urban Streams Restoration Program Department of Water Resources · State Not published · Varies The Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP), established by Water Code section 7048 which declared that urban creek protection, restoration, and enhancement are best undertaken by local agencies and organizations with assistance from the…	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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