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.

148 grants in California
State
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State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program CAEATFA supports California's mission to provide financial incentives to cutting-edge companies by offering a sales and use tax exclusion to manufacturers purchasing…

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San Diego River Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program Funding for this grant program was provided through the Budget Act of 2021-22 for local assistance projects. This funding furthers the purposes of the…

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Wildlife Conservation Board · Rolling / Open State

San Joaquin River Conservancy The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued…

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Tahoe Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

Science and Lake Improvement Account Program The principal goal of the Conservancy's Science and Lake Improvement Account program is to support near-shore environmental improvement program activities…

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Department of Health Care Access and Information · Rolling / Open State

Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program With funding from the California Electronic Cigarette Excise Tax (Senate Bill 395, Chapter 489, Statutes of 2021), the Department of Health Care Access and…

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Department of Health Care Access and Information · August 3, 2026 State

Song Brown Primary Care Residency (PCR) 2026 Application The Song-Brown Program funds institutions that train primary care doctors to provide health care in California’s medically underserved areas.…

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Department of Health Care Access and Information · October 22, 2026 State

Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application The Song-Brown program funds institutions that train primary care health professionals to provide healthcare in California’s…

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CA Arts Council · May 12, 2026 State

State-Local Partner Mentorship The State-Local Partner Mentorship (SLP-M) program is intended to support the establishment of a county-designated local arts agency in each of the three counties in…

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CA Arts Council · May 12, 2026 State

State-Local Partners The State-Local Partners (SLP) program provides general operating support and technical assistance for county-designated local arts agencies. The purpose of the program is to…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Wildlife Conservation Board · Rolling / Open State

Stream Flow Enhancement The Stream Flow Enhancement Program (SFEP) funds projects that enhance stream flows across the state of California. The SFEP defines enhanced streamflow to mean: a change in…

State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Tax-Exempt Equipment Financing Program – CHFFA This program will provide a borrower with access to tax-exempt, fixed-rate financing for equipment purchases. Eligibility General Requirements -Must…

State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program provides low-cost loans of up to $250,000 to charter schools The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund…

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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