Updated Oct 28, 2026
Grants for nonprofits in California
Every open federal, state, foundation, and corporate grant that accepts applications from 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit organizations.
- Open now
- 179
- Closing in 30 days
- 0
- California programs
- 100
- Largest award ceiling
- $90K
- 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 | 2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission | Public Utilities Commission | Up to $100K |
| 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 | LA County TECH (CEA-LAT) Grant – Round 3CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission | Public Utilities Commission | Not listed |
| Oct 303 days | Rice Incentive ProgramCaliforniaSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Not listed |
| Nov 26 days | Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation | Department of Transportation | Up to $10M |
| Nov 26 days | Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)CaliforniaEmployment Development Department | Employment Development Department | Up to $1.3M |
| Nov 26 days | 2026 CalAgPlate Grant ProgramCaliforniaCA Department of Food and Agriculture | CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Up to $196K |
| Nov 26 days | The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Not listed |
| Nov 37 days | 2026 California Nutrition Incentive ProgramCaliforniaCA Department of Food and Agriculture | CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Up to $13M |
| 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 913 days | Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)CaliforniaEmployment Development Department | Employment Development Department | Up to $2.0M |
| Nov 1822 days | 2026 Local Partnership Competitive ProgramCaliforniaTransportation Commission | Transportation Commission | Not listed |
| Nov 1923 days | 2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors ProgramCaliforniaTransportation Commission | Transportation Commission | Not listed |
| Nov 2024 days | 2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement ProgramCaliforniaTransportation Commission | Transportation Commission | Not listed |
| Nov 2529 days | FY 2025 Next Generation Warning System (NGWS) for Early Earthquake Warning (EEW) Grant Program CFOCaliforniaGovernor's Office of Emergency Services | Governor's Office of Emergency Services | Up to $750K |
| Nov 3034 days | Rehabilitative Investment Grants for Healing and Transformation (RIGHT) Grant 4.0CaliforniaCA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation | CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation | Not listed |
| Dec 135 days | Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local JurisdictionsCaliforniaGovernor's Office of Business and Economic Development | Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development | Not listed |
| Dec 337 days | 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)CaliforniaCA Department of Education | CA Department of Education | Up to $204K |
| Dec 337 days | Mojave Desert Tortoise RecoveryCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Dec 1549 days | Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 27/28CaliforniaVictim Compensation Board | Victim Compensation Board | 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 |
| Feb 28124 days | Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFACaliforniaDepartment of Housing and Community Development | Department of Housing and Community Development | Not listed |
| Feb 28124 days | Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFACaliforniaDepartment of Housing and Community Development | Department of Housing and Community Development | 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 30246 days | Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFACaliforniaDepartment of Housing and Community Development | Department of Housing and Community Development | Not listed |
| Jun 301342 days | Proposition 4 – Water RecyclingCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $15M |
| Rollingno deadline | CHFFA Bond Financing ProgramCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $5.0B |
| Rollingno deadline | CEFA Bond Financing ProgramCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $5.0B |
| Rollingno deadline | CHFFA Commercial Paper ProgramCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $5.0B |
| 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 | Children's Hospital Program of 2018 -Children's HospitalsCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $135M |
| Rollingno deadline | Tax-Exempt Equipment Financing Program – CHFFACaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $50M |
| Rollingno deadline | Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) ConstructionCaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board | State Water Resources Control Board | Up to $10M |
| Rollingno deadline | Children's Hospital Program of 2008 – Children's Hospitals (3rd funding round)CaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $9.7M |
| Rollingno deadline | Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Industrial Decarbonization and Improvement of Grid Operations (INDIGO) Program and Food Production Investment Program (FPIP)CaliforniaCA Energy Commission | CA Energy Commission | Up to $5.0M |
| 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 | Healthcare Expansion Loan Program II (HELP II)CaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $1.5M |
| 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 | Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement AlternativesCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | 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 | The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund ProgramCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $250K |
| Rollingno deadline | Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program GrantsCaliforniaCA Department of Food and Agriculture | CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Up to $190K |
| 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 | PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)CaliforniaCA Energy Commission | CA Energy Commission | 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 | 2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA – Los AngelesCaliforniaDepartment of Housing and Community Development | Department of Housing and Community Development | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Oil Spill Response Equipment GrantCaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife | Department of Fish and Wildlife | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Charter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) ProgramCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE)CaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | 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 | Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants ProgramCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | 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 | HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) 2024 Program Activities reopened NOFACaliforniaDepartment of Housing and Community Development | Department of Housing and Community Development | 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 | Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment GrantCaliforniaDepartment of Public Health | Department of Public Health | 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 |
Federal and national grants open to California nonprofits
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| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Robert W. Woodruff Foundation — GrantsFoundationRobert W. Woodruff Foundation | Robert W. Woodruff Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation — Funding OpportunitiesFoundationRobert Wood Johnson Foundation | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Rockefeller Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe Rockefeller Foundation | The Rockefeller Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Simons Foundation — GrantsFoundationSimons Foundation | Simons Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Skoll Foundation — Social Entrepreneurship FundingFoundationSkoll Foundation | Skoll Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Surdna Foundation — GrantsFoundationSurdna Foundation | Surdna Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Wallace Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe Wallace Foundation | The Wallace Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Walton Family Foundation — GrantsFoundationWalton Family Foundation | Walton Family Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Weingart Foundation — GrantsFoundationWeingart Foundation | Weingart Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | William Penn Foundation — GrantsFoundationWilliam Penn Foundation | William Penn Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | W.K. Kellogg Foundation — GrantsFoundationW.K. Kellogg Foundation | W.K. Kellogg Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation — GrantsFoundationZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation | Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP)Federal · nonprofits, colleges · forecastCenter for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Up to $90K |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | U.S. Embassy The Hague PD Annual Program StatementFederal · nonprofits · forecastU.S. Mission to the Netherlands | U.S. Mission to the Netherlands | $2,000 – $25K |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | USDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)Federal · nonprofits · forecastBureau of Land Management | Bureau of Land Management | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Solomon Islands Threshold Program Industry DayFederal · nonprofits · forecastMillennium Challenge Corporation | Millennium Challenge Corporation | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP)Federal · nonprofits, colleges, tribes · forecastOffice of the National Coordinator | Office of the National Coordinator | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | GPD Grant ForecastFederal · nonprofits, tribes, governments · forecastHomeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program | Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program StatementFederal · nonprofits · forecastU.S. Mission to Egypt | U.S. Mission to Egypt | 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 nonprofits are open in California right now?
As of Oct 28, 2026, we list 179 open grants for nonprofits 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 all nonprofits grant available?
The largest award ceiling among the open opportunities listed here is $90K. Most grants make several awards, so typical award sizes are usually lower. Check each listing's award range and the program page's median.
Do I need 501(c)(3) status to apply?
Most foundation grants and many federal grants require 501(c)(3) status. Some federal programs also accept nonprofits without it, or let you apply through a fiscal sponsor. Each listing shows who is eligible.
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 nonprofits 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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