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
CCI San José Creative Economy Fund Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K Center for Cultural Innovation (CA) administers the San José Creative Economy Fund (up to $8,000) for San José creative-sector small businesses. 2026 cycle closed July 17, 2026; recurring annual.	Not published	Up to $8K
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · Varies The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program purpose is to help facilitate assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites by granting funds to nonprofits, tribal entitles, and local governments.	Not published	Varies
Riparian Habitat Conservation Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program (Program) is accepting concept proposals for projects that provide meaningful and sustainable improvements to riparian habitats.	Not published	Varies
Algalita Wayfinder Society Mini-Grants Algalita Marine Research and Education · Foundation Not published · From $15K Algalita Marine Research and Education, through its Wayfinder Society program, awards annual mini-grants for projects tackling plastic pollution and related environmental issues.	Not published	From $15K
Climate Emergency Fund Grants Climate Emergency Fund · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K Climate Emergency Fund (501(c)(3), West Hollywood CA) funds nonviolent, disruptive climate-movement groups and organizers, and provides direct startup grants of $25,000-$100,000 to emerging campaigns (e.g., its data-center organizing…	Not published	$25K – $100K
ACTA Living Cultures Grants Program Alliance for California Traditional Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants from the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) supporting nonprofit organizations and groups practicing and preserving California's folk and traditional arts, with emphasis on low-income communities and communities of…	Not published	Varies
Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program streamlines administration of State funds, aligning with the Cutting Green Tape initiative.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation for Oak Park General Fund Grants Community Foundation for Oak Park · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Community Foundation for Oak Park (California) issues grants from its general fund and its special funds; general fund grants 'are usually $500 or less' because the general fund must also support Foundation operations.	Rolling	Up to $500
CEFA Bond Financing Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · From $100 This program will provide a borrower with access to low interest rate capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds.	Not published	From $100
GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities CA Energy Commission · State Not published · Varies To provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or Follow-on funding…	Not published	Varies
California Forest Improvement Program Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources, to ensure adequate high quality timber supplies, related…	Not published	Varies
Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program City of Rohnert Park Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program (approved by City Council Feb 10, 2026), funded by the Rohnert Park Foundation, is an annual program (July to July) with a $30,000/year budget funding $2,000 for each of 15 city-owned traffic…	Not published	Up to $2K
Proposition 68 Grant Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from…	Not published	Varies
Proposition 4 Wildfire Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies To improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects.	Not published	Varies
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · $25M – $50M The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements…	Not published	$25M – $50M
Alliance Healthcare Foundation Mission Support Grants Alliance Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K Annual, largely unrestricted/general-operating grants from the Alliance Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to nonprofit organizations advancing health and wellness for the most vulnerable — the poor, working poor, children, and homeless — in San…	Not published	$25K – $100K
ChangeLawyers Next Gen Scholars Program California Changelawyers · Foundation Not published · Varies California ChangeLawyers has launched the Next Gen Scholars Program, a reimagined investment supporting California law students.	Not published	Varies
CSSA Conservation Grants Cactus and Succulent Society of America · Foundation Ongoing · Varies The Cactus & Succulent Society of America awards Conservation Grants directly to conservation projects for xerophytic (succulent/cactus) plants and their habitats worldwide, managed by its Conservation Committee, which reviews submissions…	Ongoing	Varies
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) — Community Crisis Support (Sonoma CAN) Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) provides Sonoma County residents with one month of assistance in rent, mortgage, or a utility bill if they have verifiable COVID-19 related impact as of January 2023.	Not published	Varies
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies Under federal and state law the primary purpose of the CWSRF Program is to provide financing for eligible projects to restore and maintain water quality in the state.	Not published	Varies
RNG Coalition–Tudor Williams Academic Scholarship Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The RNG Coalition–Tudor Williams Academic Scholarship, established 2017 in memory of RNG pioneer Tudor Williams, awards academic scholarships to students who are employees (or family members / referred applicants) of RNG Coalition member…	Not published	Varies
Desert Conservation Program Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies As a result of efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with a strong interest in protecting the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, Assembly Bill 1183, now known as the California Desert Conservation Act, was approved by Governor Gavin…	Not published	Varies
Local Airport Loan Program Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies This program provides discretionary State loans to eligible public-use airports for projects that enhance an airport’s ability to provide general aviation services.	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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