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	Lower American River Conservancy Program	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program	Ocean Protection Council	Rolling	$25M – $75M
State	Forest Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Children's Hospital Program of 2008 – Children's Hospitals (3rd funding round)	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	$100 – $968.0M
State	Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program	CA Energy Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – River	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25	Department of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
State	California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$200M – $1B
State	Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	$10M – $25M
State	Healthcare Expansion Loan Program II (HELP II)	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	$2.5M – $150M
State	Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund	State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$100 – $100M
State	Hazard Mitigation Grant Program	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	CHFFA Commercial Paper Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	From $100
State	Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Randall Preserve	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1	Ocean Protection Council	Rolling	$20M – $150M
State	Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants	CA Department of Food and Agriculture	Rolling	$100 – $19M

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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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