Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 2026 The Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) was created by Senate Bill 862 and modified by Senate Bill 9 to provide grants from the…
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.
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation This funding will continue to support the return of ancestral lands to California Native American tribes, planning and implementation of…
Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund The Underground Storage Tank (UST) Cleanup Fund's mission is to (1) establish a mechanism to meet Financial Responsibility requirements for owners and operators…
Upland Game Bird Account Grant The purpose is to ensure funds generated by the sales of upland game bird hunting validations and stamps are used in programs and projects to benefit upland game bird…
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program Proposals may focus on research and/or education projects to enhance control measures of vertebrate pests that pose a significant threat to the welfare of…
Wildfire Prevention Grant Program Priorities for RMC Wildfire Prevention Grant Program: 1. Protect and expand native forests/wildlands; 2. Support communities in increasing their resilience to…
Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage The Program is seeking proposals for planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources…
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program The purpose of the grant is to help mitigate the impact of wolves on livestock producers in California. The Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program has…
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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