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  • Deadline
    Active 12/31/27 00:00
    Grant Title

    Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 1, 2025, 10:11 am
    Grantor
    Sierra Nevada Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    129150
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This Grant Program aims to support innovative efforts to enhance, promote, and develop sustainable recreation and tourism opportunities and increase access for all to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade region. Program goals include improving access to nature and outdoor recreation opportunities, reducing impacts of overuse on natural and cultural resources, and supporting the development of sustainable recreation economies.

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

    A project must be located within SNC’s service area, the Sierra-Cascade Region defined as defined in SNC’s governing legislation. The Region covers nearly 27 million acres and includes all or part of 24 counties in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 6/30/27 16:00
    Grant Title

    Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA

    Open Date
    Dec 29, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $296,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    February 7, 2024, 10:40 am
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    57630
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    See Appendix A in the 2023 PLHA Program Entitlement and Non-Entitlement Local Government Formula Component Notice of Funding Availability for a list of eligible Applicants.

    View Full Grant Details: Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/28/27 16:00
    Grant Title

    Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA

    Open Date
    Sep 30, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    April 30, 2025, 11:32 am
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    83138
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    See Appendix A in the 2024 PLHA Program Entitlement and Non-Entitlement Local Government Formula Component Notice of Funding Availability for a list of eligible Applicants.

    View Full Grant Details: Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/28/27 16:00
    Grant Title

    Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA

    Open Date
    Apr 30, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $335,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    April 30, 2025, 11:29 am
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    11447
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    See Appendix A in the 2022 PLHA Program Entitlement and Non-Entitlement Local Government Formula Component Notice of Funding Availability for a list of eligible Applicants.

    View Full Grant Details: Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 12/19/26 23:59
    Grant Title

    Tahoe for All

    Open Date
    Sep 17, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    September 17, 2025, 10:19 am
    Grantor
    Tahoe Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    148029
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Tahoe for All Grant Program (TFA Program) is the Conservancy's Outdoors for All Grant opportunity. The Goal of the TFA Program is to support programs and projects that provide positive and inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved and excluded communities by providing grants for programs and projects that address economic, physical, social, cultural, or other barriers to accessing outdoor experiences in Tahoe. 

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

    Lake Tahoe Basin

    View Full Grant Details: Tahoe for All>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 12/3/26 00:00
    Grant Title

    2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)

    Open Date
    Nov 5, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    33%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $203,500
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    November 5, 2025, 3:33 pm
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    152751
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the After School Education and Safety Program is to create incentives for establishing locally-driven Expanded Learning programs, including after school programs that partner with public schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support, and safe, constructive alternatives for youth.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 6/30/26 23:59
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY25

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $73,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    November 18, 2025, 11:26 am
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    75507
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

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

    California waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY25>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 6/30/26 23:59
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY25

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $238,500
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    November 18, 2025, 11:27 am
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    75504
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

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

    California waterways

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY25>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 4/3/26 15:00
    Grant Title

    2025 CDBG NOFA

    Open Date
    Sep 30, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $27,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    November 21, 2025, 2:10 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    150669
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Under the 2025 NOFA, approximately $27 million in federal funds for Community Development Block Grant will be made available to develop viable communities provisioning decent affordable housing, expanding economic opportunities, and developing suitable infrastructure principally for the benefit of Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) persons, families, households, and neighborhoods.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Funds available to the state’s non-entitlement Units of Local Government. Units of general local government are defined by HUD as political subdivisions of the state, which in California are towns, cities, and counties.

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 CDBG NOFA>/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 2/2/26 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 2/2/26 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 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 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:
    June 16, 2025, 1:06 pm
    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 1/30/26 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 1/30/26 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 8, 2025, 4:45 pm
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    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 1/23/26 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>
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