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  • Deadline
    Active 1/20/26 23:59
    Grant Title

    Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation

    Open Date
    Nov 26, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    December 19, 2025, 2:32 pm
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    153927
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking one or more third-partyadministrator (3PA) Grantee(s), through a competitive solicitation, to administer grantsto community-based organizations (CBO) and collaborate with them to develop andcarry out statewide community engagement activities related to CARB’s CaliforniaSatellite Methane Project (CalSMP). 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be based in California

    View Full Grant Details: Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 1/21/26 17:00
    Grant Title

    2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application

    Open Date
    Dec 15, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $25,000 – $75,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    December 10, 2025, 4:00 pm
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    154713
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Library Literacy Services opportunity provides grant funding for California public libraries to implement adult literacy programs. California Library Literacy Services provides free tutoring to help adults across California achieve their literacy goals. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 1/23/26 05:00
    Grant Title

    Tobacco-Use Prevention and Youth Engagement Grant (Cohort 2026–29)

    Open Date
    Dec 17, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $75,000 – $750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    December 10, 2025, 10:30 am
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    154677
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this RFA is to help LEAs develop and implement effective tobacco prevention and education programs for students in grades six through twelve.  This deviation is a result of declining tobacco tax revenues and a reduction in prevalence of youth tobacco use and vaping, which dropped from 10.5 percent in 2018 to 5.0 percent in 2024, per the California Youth Tobacco Survey results.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide Local Education Agencies may apply for this grant.

    View Full Grant Details: Tobacco-Use Prevention and Youth Engagement Grant (Cohort 2026–29)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 1/23/26 17:00
    Grant Title

    California State Duck Stamp Funding Fiscal Year 2026

    Open Date
    Nov 25, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,939,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    November 25, 2025, 3:03 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    153924
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goals of the CA Duck Stamp Project, as described in legislation, are to protect, preserve, restore, enhance and develop migratory waterfowl breeding and wintering habitat, evaluate habitat projects, and conduct waterfowl resource assessments and other waterfowl related research. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects may occur on state or federal lands.

    View Full Grant Details: California State Duck Stamp Funding Fiscal Year 2026>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 1/30/26 16:00
    Grant Title

    2025 Kitchen Infrastructure and Training and Retention and Recruitment Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 8, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $155,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    December 16, 2025, 2:36 pm
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    6539
    Portal ID
    154623
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The 2025 Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) Grant competitively awards funding to eligible school food authorities (SFA) to support initiatives for improving the quality of meals served through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), which may include procurement of California-grown, whole or minimally processed food, food service staff training and salaries, and kitchen infrastructure upgrades.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Kitchen Infrastructure and Training and Retention and Recruitment Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 1/30/26 23:59
    Grant Title

    Explore the Coast

    Open Date
    Nov 19, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    November 19, 2025, 1:48 pm
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    153699
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

     The Explore the Coast grant program seeks to provide enjoyable coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing the coast.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Based on the funding sources, projects must involve participants visiting the coast of California, including the shores of bays. Projects can bring participants from throughout the state to the coast, including participants from inland areas.

    View Full Grant Details: Explore the Coast>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 1/31/26 17:00
    Grant Title

    2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 16, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    December 30, 2025, 11:22 am
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    107157
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The primary focus of this Program is protecting people and communities. California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan: A Comprehensive Strategy identifies three goals that are strongly aligned with SNC’s Watershed Improvement Plan: healthy and resilient natural places, safe communities, and sustainable economies. This Program aims to support projects that result in a combination of multiple watershed, ecosystem, and community benefits.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    A project must be located within SNC’s service area, the Sierra-Cascade Region defined in SNC’s governing legislation. Proposition 4 requires that at least 40 percent of the total funds available shall be allocated for projects that provide meaningful and direct benefits to vulnerable populations or disadvantaged communities. The SNC will follow these requirements for awards under the Program.

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 1/31/26 23:59
    Grant Title

    CDFA Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Research and Outreach Program

    Open Date
    Dec 1, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    December 1, 2025, 9:34 am
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    153936
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board (CDFA PD/GWSS Board) provides funding support to research and outreach projects focused on protecting vineyards, preventing the spread of pests and diseases, and delivering practical and sustainable solutions.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: CDFA Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Research and Outreach Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/2/26 12:00
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26

    Open Date
    Feb 4, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    March 10, 2025, 12:58 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    98070
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/2/26 12:00
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY26

    Open Date
    Feb 4, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    March 10, 2025, 1:20 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    98085
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to local agencies to repair or renovate public boating access facilities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY26>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/2/26 12:00
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26

    Open Date
    Feb 4, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    March 10, 2025, 1:00 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    98064
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public non-motorized boating access.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/2/26 17:00
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program FY27

    Open Date
    Nov 19, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    November 18, 2025, 3:30 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    153693
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To study problems of beach erosion and to construct projects to stabilize beaches and shoreline areas either through the strategic placement of sand or via hard structures like seawalls, groins, and rock revetments in concentrated areas to protect vital public infrastructure.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program FY27>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/2/26 17:00
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Grant Program FY27

    Open Date
    Nov 19, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    15%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    November 18, 2025, 3:03 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    153690
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The restoration, enhancement, and nourishment of public beaches through the cost-effective engineered placement of sand on the beach or in the nearshore environment.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Grant Program FY27>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/3/26 15:00
    Grant Title

    Employment Pathways Technical Assistance (EPTA) grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)

    Open Date
    Dec 29, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    December 29, 2025, 4:24 pm
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    152454
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The selected EPTA PY 25-26 awardee will provide developmental evaluation and technical assistance to projects providing skills trainings to target populations who face unique challenges to accessing employment opportunities. This grant funding provides a valuable opportunity to leverage the evaluation outputs and implement necessary adaptations to support workforce development projects that benefit the individuals and communities they serve.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants for the PY 25-26 EPTA grant must be organizations with the capacity, relationships, and expertise to deliver developmental evaluation and technical assistance services to projects aiming to accelerate outcomes for the grant's target populations across the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Employment Pathways Technical Assistance (EPTA) grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/6/26 12:00
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY26

    Open Date
    Feb 4, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000 – $10,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    March 10, 2025, 12:59 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    98061
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to replace or install signs at DBW funded boat launching facilities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    DBW funded facility in California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY26>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/6/26 16:00
    Grant Title

    2026-27 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 16, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $16,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    December 16, 2025, 2:56 pm
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    7439
    Portal ID
    155100
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this program is to provide an additional free fresh fruit or vegetable snack to elementary school students during the school day as a supplement to (and not part of) the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and to teach students about good nutrition. The FFVP also encourages grantees to develop partnerships at the state and local level for support in implementing and operating the program.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2026-27 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/11/26 00:00
    Grant Title

    Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jan 5, 2026
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    January 5, 2026, 2:18 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    SWC 107
    Portal ID
    156753
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program provides financial assistance in the form of reimbursement grants up to $750,000 in matching funds for eligible costs to assist public entities requiring financial assistance, and committed to accelerating the pace of cleanup, restoring sites, and protecting public health and safety and the environment.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Within the jurisdiction of the local or county agency.

    View Full Grant Details: Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/12/26 00:00
    Grant Title

    2025-26 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 3

    Open Date
    Dec 18, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Public Utilities Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    December 18, 2025, 10:32 am
    Grantor
    Public Utilities Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    155220
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Digital Divide Grant Program will award one grant of $100,000 for rural and urban public schools and two grants of up to $50,000 each for non-profit Community Based Organizations (CBO). The grants will fund digital projects that serve beneficiary public schools/districts and non-profit Community Organizations. Projects may address gaps in broadband networks, affordability, access to personal devices and digital skills training.  

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The Digital Divide Grant Program is for a rural or urban small school district with a FRMP of at least 50%. The DDGP relies on data from the California Department of Education (CDE) to determine eligibility. CDE designates small districts that have an Average Daily Attendance (ADA) of less than 2,500 students; medium are over 2,500 students; large districts are over 10,000 students. The urban/rural designation is from US Census track data.

    View Full Grant Details: 2025-26 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 3>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/13/26 16:00
    Grant Title

    2026-27 School Breakfast Program (SBP) and Summer Meal Program (SMP) Start-Up and Expansion Grant

    Open Date
    Jan 13, 2026
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,017,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $150,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    January 15, 2026, 3:33 pm
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    6549
    Portal ID
    158163
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The intent of the grant is for the California Department of Education (CDE) to award competitive grants of up to $15,000 per school site for nonrecurring expenses incurred when initiating or expanding an SBP or SMP. The following types of grants are available:

    Start-up grants for costs associated with starting an SBP or SMP site.

    Expansion grants for costs associated with increasing program participation at an existing SBP or SMP site.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2026-27 School Breakfast Program (SBP) and Summer Meal Program (SMP) Start-Up and Expansion Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/19/26 17:00
    Grant Title

    Request for Application (RFA) 25-10031: Local Training and Education Program for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (DV)

    Open Date
    Jan 5, 2026
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Public Health
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,171,200
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,171,200
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    January 5, 2026, 11:10 am
    Grantor
    Department of Public Health
    Grant Program ID
    25-10031
    Portal ID
    156183
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this RFA is to increase public awareness of Domestic Violence (DV), specifically Interpersonal Violence (IV), and support community-led efforts to adopt and implement primary prevention strategies that improve the scope and quality of services provided to victims of IV.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Request for Application (RFA) 25-10031: Local Training and Education Program for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (DV)>/span>
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