Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant The objective of the Local Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program is to award grants to Native American tribal governments, counties, cities, and special…
California Grants
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.
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund 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…
Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and…
Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and…
Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and…
PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP) The Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program’s (KTEP) goal is to provide zero-interest loans to Kindergarten through Twelfth…
Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives Designed to help provide credit enhancement to facilitate the financing of the purchase, construction, and/or renovation of facilities…
Prop 4 – Randall Preserve Climate impact reduction and outdoor recreation opportunities at Randall Preserve. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for the Randall Preserve for work…
Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire Regional projects to improve wildfire resilience. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for regional projects to improve local fire prevention capacity,…
Proposition 1 – Water Recycling 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…
Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program To fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects that benefit the Delta. The Water Quality,…
Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants Priorities for RMC Prop 1 LLAR (Lower LA River) Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects, 2. Protect and Enhance the LA…
Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2. Expand access to diverse populations 3. High-need project…
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program To fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects. The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of…
Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the planning of water recycling projects that…
Proposition 4 – Nature Based To protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals. Climate projects are covered under Chapter 6 of Proposition 4 and must…
Proposition 4 – River To protect or restore rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, or watersheds; improve the resilience of fish and wildlife; or enhance climate resilience, water supply, or water…
Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience Wildfire and Forest Resilience [Section 91520(l)]: may be awarded for projects that promote watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and…
Proposition 4 Grant Program The Conservancy's Proposition 4 program aims to support watershed improvement, forest health biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce…
Proposition 4 Wildfire To improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas. Projects funded…
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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