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	GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities	CA Energy Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	California Forest Improvement Program	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Grant Program	Tahoe Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 Wildfire	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$25M – $50M
State	Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Desert Conservation Program	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Local Airport Loan Program	Department of Transportation	Rolling	Varies
State	Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program	Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank	Rolling	Varies
State	Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program	Baldwin Hills Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program	Department of Toxic Substances Control	Rolling	$250M
State	Public Access	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA – Los Angeles	Department of Housing and Community Development	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 – Severely Disadvantaged Community)	Santa Monica Mountains 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 San Fernando Valley	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	CHFFA Bond Financing Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	From $100
State	Proposition 4 Grant Program	Tahoe Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Explore the Coast Overnight	Coastal Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Up to $100M
State	Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$1M – $200M

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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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