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
Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank · State Not published · Varies IBank's ISRF Loan Fund program provides low-cost, direct loans to local governments and nonprofits sponsored by public agencies for a wide variety of public infrastructure and economic expansion projects (excluding housing) that improve…	Not published	Varies
California Health Care Foundation Grants California Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The California Health Care Foundation, an independent nonprofit philanthropy, funds organizations for California health-care projects aligned with its strategic goals; most grants are competitive RFPs or to pre-identified grantees, plus…	Rolling	Varies
Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies The Cleanup and Abatement Account (CAA) funds may be utilized to fund: (1) projects that clean up and/or abate the effects of a waste on waters of the State, or (2) projects that address urgent drinking water needs.	Not published	Varies
California Fire Foundation Community Grants California Fire Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Fire Foundation offers competitive grants to fire departments, agencies, and community groups statewide (awarded ~$1.3-1.95M/year across 86-116 projects).	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To restore Southern California Steelhead habitat consistent with the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Steelhead Restoration and Management Plan and the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Southern California Steelhead Recovery Plan.	Not published	Varies
Supporting Our Neighbors Fund Grants (Community Foundation for Monterey County) Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $30K The Community Foundation for Monterey County established the Supporting Our Neighbors Fund to assist nonprofit organizations providing support for individuals and families facing urgent needs due to immigration and policy-related concerns.	Rolling	$10K – $30K
BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program Baldwin Hills 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
Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · $250M Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) CLEAN Program helps developers, businesses, schools, and local governments accelerate the pace of assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment at abandoned and underutilized urban brownfield sites…	Not published	$250M
California Fire Safe Council Grants Program California Fire Safe Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Fire Safe Council administers a competitive grants program (Fire Safe Community Grants and related opportunities) to communities and local Fire Safe Councils for wildfire preparedness/resilience; a 2020 cycle offered up to…	Not published	Varies
SSCD-CDF Visiting Celiac Disease Fellowship Program Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Celiac Disease Foundation (CA) offers the SSCD-CDF Visiting Celiac Disease Fellowship for researchers.	Not published	Varies
CCOF Foundation Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund California Certified Organic Farmers Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The CCOF Foundation's Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund offers $2,500 grants to support students' studies in organic agriculture.	Not published	$3K
CAPCOA Woodsmoke Reduction Program California Air Pollution Control Officers Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Woodsmoke Reduction Program (est.	Rolling	Varies
Coast Central Credit Union Community Investment Grant Program Coast Central Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment (Community Grant) Program awards grants of $3,000–$25,000, generally 8–12 recipients per round, in two rounds per year (spring ~Feb, fall ~Aug 31), up to $300,000 annually, to…	Not published	$3K – $25K
Public Access Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians.	Not published	Varies
2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA – Los Angeles Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The 2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA - Los Angeles Disaster makes funds more accessible to developers enables the funding to further serve the lowest income Californians and increases the range of potential applicants and target…	Not published	Varies
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Severely Disadvantaged Community) Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.	Not published	Varies
CHFFA 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
Proposition 4 Grant Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Conservancy's Proposition 4 program aims to support watershed improvement, forest health biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development, and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon…	Not published	Varies
Community Arts Grants Arts Council for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K Grants of up to $7,500 annually to nonprofit organizations (total revenue up to $3 million) to bring public arts and culture programs to life in Monterey County; one grant per organization per year.	Not published	Up to $8K
Explore the Coast Overnight Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts…	Not published	Varies
CCI Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Center for Cultural Innovation (CA) runs Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment (up to $5,000) for craft artists nationally. Recurring annual; 2025 cycle closed.	Not published	Up to $5K
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the grant is to help mitigate the impact of wolves on livestock producers in California.	Not published	Varies
Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 CA State Library · State Not published · Varies Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children and youth.	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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