Updated Oct 28, 2026
Environmental Organizations: grants in California
Open grants for conservation, environmental education, wildlife habitat, and watershed nonprofits.
- Open now
- 111
- Closing in 30 days
- 0
- California programs
- 100
- Largest award ceiling
- $20K
- California foundations
- 4,147
California programs
State agencies, state councils, and federal programs that specifically name California.
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 292 days | Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27CaliforniaDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Up to $4.0M |
| Oct 303 days | Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Up to $62K |
| Oct 303 days | Rice Incentive ProgramCaliforniaSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Not listed |
| Nov 26 days | The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Not listed |
| Nov 48 days | Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)CaliforniaCA Natural Resources Agency | CA Natural Resources Agency | Up to $300K |
| Nov 59 days | FY 2027/28 CDFW Boating Access Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Nov 1923 days | 2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors ProgramCaliforniaTransportation Commission | Transportation Commission | Not listed |
| Dec 337 days | Mojave Desert Tortoise RecoveryCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Dec 1751 days | Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Up to $8.5M |
| Dec 1852 days | 2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)CaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $1.0M |
| Jan 671 days | Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR93CaliforniaDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Not listed |
| Jan 1479 days | Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Not listed |
| Feb 197 days | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY27CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Up to $10K |
| Feb 197 days | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Not listed |
| Feb 197 days | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Not listed |
| Feb 197 days | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Not listed |
| Jun 30246 days | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Not listed |
| Jun 30246 days | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Not listed |
| Jun 301342 days | Proposition 4 – Water RecyclingCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $15M |
| Rollingno deadline | California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing ProgramCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $550M |
| Rollingno deadline | Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) ConstructionCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $10M |
| Rollingno deadline | Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27CaliforniaDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Up to $4.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Toxic Substances Control | Department of Toxic Substances Control | Up to $2.5M |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest ResilienceCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Up to $2.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)CaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Up to $2.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River GrantsCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Up to $2.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | Wildfire Prevention Grant ProgramCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Up to $2.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | RMC Lower LA River Grant ProgramCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Up to $2.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1CaliforniaOcean Protection Council | Ocean Protection Council | Up to $1.5M |
| Rollingno deadline | Underground Storage Tank Cleanup FundCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $1.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | Orphan Site Cleanup FundCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $1.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) PlanningCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $500K |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning GrantCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $300K |
| Rollingno deadline | Investigating Site Contamination Program (ISCP)CaliforniaDepartment of Toxic Substances Control | Department of Toxic Substances Control | Up to $100K |
| Rollingno deadline | Land Acquisition 2025CaliforniaWildlife Conservation Board | Wildlife Conservation Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER)CaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) ProgramCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account ProgramsCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks LoanCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks GrantCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | County-wide and Regional Funding ProgramCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant ProgramCaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | California Forest Improvement ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Forestry and Fire Protection | Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 RiverCaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | 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)CaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | 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 ValleyCaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | 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 – Severely Disadvantaged Community)CaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Community Access))CaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | 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 – Community AccessCaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 4 WildfireCaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 4 – RiverCaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 4 – Nature BasedCaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Oil Spill Response Equipment GrantCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 4 Grant ProgramCaliforniaTahoe Conservancy | Tahoe Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant ProgramCaliforniaBaldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy | Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Department of Defense and State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA)CaliforniaDepartment of Toxic Substances Control | Department of Toxic Substances Control | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding OpportunityCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant ProgramCaliforniaCoachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Prop 4 – Randall PreserveCaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Prop 4 – Regional WildfireCaliforniaSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment GrantCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024CaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Explore the Coast OvernightCaliforniaCoastal Conservancy | Coastal Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Coastal Conservancy GrantsCaliforniaCoastal Conservancy | Coastal Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant ProgramCaliforniaBaldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy | Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest ResilienceCaliforniaSan Diego River Conservancy | San Diego River Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)CaliforniaSan Diego River Conservancy | San Diego River Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Grant ProgramCaliforniaTahoe Conservancy | Tahoe Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Science and Lake Improvement Account ProgramCaliforniaTahoe Conservancy | Tahoe Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Urban Streams Restoration ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Water Resources | Department of Water Resources | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Flood Partnership: Real-time Data Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Water Resources | Department of Water Resources | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Small Grants ProgramCaliforniaSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition ProgramCaliforniaCoachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant ProgramCaliforniaCoachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) ProgramCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) ProgramCaliforniaInfrastructure and Economic Development Bank | Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68CaliforniaSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen ProgramCaliforniaCA Energy Commission | CA Energy Commission | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 1 – Water RecyclingCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 – Water RecyclingCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Airport Improvement Program Matching GrantCaliforniaDepartment of Transportation | Department of Transportation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Toxic Substances Control | Department of Toxic Substances Control | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – (Including Severely Disadvantaged Communities)CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity WatershedCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Upland Game Bird Account GrantCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Regionwide GrantsCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 1 Regionwide GrantsCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged CommunitiesCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Technical AssistanceCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant ProgramCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Oak Woodlands ConservationCaliforniaWildlife Conservation Board | Wildlife Conservation Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Regional Conservation Investment StrategiesCaliforniaWildlife Conservation Board | Wildlife Conservation Board | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Inland Wetlands ConservationCaliforniaWildlife Conservation Board | Wildlife Conservation Board | Not listed |
Federal and national grants open to California nonprofits
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Patagonia — Environmental GrantsCorporatePatagonia | Patagonia | $5,000 – $20K |
| Rollingno deadline | The Coca-Cola Foundation — GrantsCorporateThe Coca-Cola Foundation | The Coca-Cola Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The UPS Foundation — GrantsCorporateThe UPS Foundation | The UPS Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | William and Flora Hewlett Foundation — GrantsFoundationWilliam and Flora Hewlett Foundation | William and Flora Hewlett Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The McKnight Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe McKnight Foundation | The McKnight Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation — GrantsFoundationGordon and Betty Moore Foundation | Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Pew Charitable Trusts — FundingFoundationThe Pew Charitable Trusts | The Pew Charitable Trusts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | David and Lucile Packard Foundation — GrantsFoundationDavid and Lucile Packard Foundation | David and Lucile Packard Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Walton Family Foundation — GrantsFoundationWalton Family Foundation | Walton Family Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | William Penn Foundation — GrantsFoundationWilliam Penn Foundation | William Penn Foundation | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | USDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)Federal · nonprofits · forecastBureau of Land Management | Bureau of Land Management | Not listed |
Sources: Grants.gov, the California Grants Portal, and curated state, foundation and corporate programs. First-time % is the share of a federal program's recent awards that went to organizations new to it (USAspending). Always confirm details in the official announcement.
Common questions
How many grants for environmental organizations are open in California right now?
As of Oct 28, 2026, we list 111 open grants for environmental organizations in California. We refresh this list from Grants.gov and other sources every 10 minutes.
What does the first-time % column mean?
For federal grants we look up the program behind the announcement on USAspending and compute the share of recent awards that went to organizations that had not won under that program before. A high number means newcomers win regularly; a low number means it mostly re-funds past grantees.
What is the largest environment grant available?
The largest award ceiling among the open opportunities listed here is $20K. Most grants make several awards, so typical award sizes are usually lower. Check each listing's award range and the program page's median.
Can you help us apply?
Yes. Our grant writers can check your eligibility for free, then write and submit the application for a fixed price.
Which foundations fund environmental organizations in California?
Our local-funders pages list private foundations by where their grants actually went, from IRS 990-PF filings, with whether each accepts applications. See /funders/california/.
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