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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Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies RUST loans may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove or replace project tanks, including corrective actions, to meet applicable local state, or federal standards, including, but not limited to, any…	Not published	Varies
Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies Through the passage of Propositions 47, 55, 1D, and most recently, 51, $1.4 billion has been made available to charter schools for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing school district facilities.	Not published	Varies
CCI Quick Grant Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600 Center for Cultural Innovation (CA) offers the Quick Grant — up to $600 professional-development microgrants to CA artists/arts workers, OPEN on a rolling monthly (15th) cycle.	Not published	Up to $600
Proposition 1 – 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
Equity Grants for Educators Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Berkeley Public Schools Fund makes Equity Grants for Educators (its grantmaking to Berkeley Unified School District educators; historically 'Classroom Grants' awarded 300+ grants totaling ~$230,000/year, plus Strategic Impact grants)…	Not published	Varies
Department of Defense and State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA) Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · Varies To accomplish services sought by the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide expedited review and other related services to execute the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) at identified DoD installations.	Not published	Varies
Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation.	Not published	Varies
Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program Department of Health Care Access and Information · State Not published · Varies With funding from the California Electronic Cigarette Excise Tax (Senate Bill 395, Chapter 489, Statutes of 2021), the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is launching the Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program (SRHRP)…	Not published	Varies
CCI Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K Center for Cultural Innovation (CA) runs Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation (up to $9,000) for individual Bay Area performing/media artists. Recurring annual; 2025 cycle closed.	Not published	Up to $9K
Proposition 4 – Nature Based Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies To protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals.	Not published	Varies
Land Acquisition 2025 Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The WCB acquires real property or rights in real property on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and can also grant funds to other governmental entities or nonprofit organizations to acquire real property or…	Not published	Varies
Coast Central Credit Union College Scholarships Coast Central Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Coast Central Credit Union awards up to ~25 college scholarships of up to $5,000 each (disbursed over four years) to graduating high school seniors in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties, CA, who attend one of four named regional…	Not published	Up to $5K
Inland Wetlands Conservation Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program (IWCP) was created to assist the Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) in its mission is to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands and associated habitats.	Not published	Varies
Small Grants Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Program provides funding for eligible entities to complete projects under $100,000 that make transformative investments in the Delta’s social, economic, scientific, and physical infrastructure.	Not published	Varies
Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State Not published · Varies The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs, and divert waste from landfills.	Not published	Varies
PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP) CA Energy Commission · State Not published · Varies The Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program’s (KTEP) goal is to provide zero-interest loans to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade (K-12) schools in California for energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy…	Not published	Varies
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State Not published · Varies The GHG Reduction Loan Program provides funds to support new or expanded organics infrastructure, such as composting and anaerobic digestion facilities, as well as for facilities that manufacture fiber, plastic or glass waste materials…	Not published	Varies
Building Bridges Documentary Fund Center for Asian American Media · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K Center for Asian American Media (San Francisco, CA) runs the Building Bridges Documentary Fund for filmmakers making documentaries about the U.S.-Muslim community ($10K–$100K by phase).	Not published	$10K – $100K
Beavers Charitable Trust Heavy Construction Scholarships Beavers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beavers Charitable Trust provides direct scholarships to students heading for careers in heavy construction, in addition to endowed scholarships at 49 schools; a general PDF form and a 'Women in Heavy Civil' PDF form are available.	Not published	Varies
Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant Department of Public Health · State Not published · Varies This grant allows applicants to apply for funding to implement programs for improving Skilled Nursing Facility residents' quality of life.	Not published	Varies
Children's Hospital Program of 2018 -Children's Hospitals State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · From $100 The purpose of the program is to improve the health and welfare of California’s critically ill children, by providing a stable and ready source of funds for capital improvement projects for children's hospitals.	Not published	From $100
The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant Program Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies This program supports Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy’s (“Conservancy”) Proposition 1 Competitive Grant Program specifically pertain to competitive grants for multi benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects…	Not published	Varies
2024 Credit Enhancement State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies The program is to award grants to eligible entities that help charter schools address the cost of acquiring, constructing and renovating facilities by enhancing the accessibility and availability of loans and bond financing.	Not published	Varies
Atlas Fellowship Program Atlas Fellowship Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Atlas Fellowship offers an 11-day residential learning program in Berkeley, CA (science, philosophy, rationality, with a special focus on AI); it is completely free including travel, visas, housing, food, and related expenses.	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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