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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Deadline: Active 9/20/25 23:59
Grant Title: Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
Open Date: Mar 20, 2025
State Agency / Department: CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $200,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: March 20, 2025, 2:51 pm
Grantor: CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 99762
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Proposals may focus on research and/or education projects to enhance control measures of vertebrate pests that pose a significant threat to the welfare of state’s agricultural economy, infrastructure, environment, and the public. CDFA does not support proprietary product development projects. Proposals that originate from outside of California are considered if the proposal includes relevance to vertebrate pest concerns within California.
Eligible Applicants: Individual

Nonprofit

Other Legal Entity

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Proposals that originate from outside of California are considered if the proposal includes relevance to vertebrate pest concerns within California.

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Deadline: Active 8/29/25 23:59
Grant Title: California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 4
Open Date: Jun 1, 2025
State Agency / Department: Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: $500 – $10,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

May 29, 2025, 3:31 pm

Grantor

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

Grant Program ID

0509

Portal ID

111312

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

The California State Expansion Program (STEP) grant offers financial assistance to eligible California small businesses seeking to expand into foreign markets through STEP Events and Export Vouchers.

Eligible Applicants

Business

Eligible Geographies

Must be organized or incorporated in the United States of America; Must have significant business operations in California. (Substantial presence in terms of workforce, facilities, and economic impact within that state); Must be registered to do business in the State of California and have a good standing with regulatory agencies; GO-Biz will assess the operating status of a company based on the business type:

See detailed eligibility.

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Deadline: Active 8/20/25 11:59
Grant Title: Tire Incentive Program
Open Date: Jun 5, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $3,200,000
Estimated Low/High: $25,000 – $650,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

June 5, 2025, 1:23 pm

Grantor

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

Grant Program ID

Portal ID

116805

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

CalRecycle provides the Tire Incentive Grant to:

Divert waste tires from landfill disposal.
Prevent illegal tire dumping that harms the environment.
Promote markets for recycled-content tire products.

Eligible Applicants

Business

Eligible Geographies

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Deadline: Active 8/11/25 10:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Clean Vessel Act Education and Outreach Grant FY 2025
Open Date: Jun 23, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $720,000
Estimated Low/High: $360,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 23, 2025, 11:12 am
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 126195
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Provide education and awareness about the proper disposal of boat sewage
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: One grant award is available for each the Northern California Coastal/Delta Region and the Southern California Coastal Region

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Deadline: Active 8/8/25 17:00
Grant Title: Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
Open Date: Jul 1, 2025
State Agency / Department: Board of Forestry
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: $5,000 – $450,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

June 27, 2025, 4:16 pm

Grantor

Board of Forestry

Grant Program ID

Portal ID

127767

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

This grant supports increasing the pace & scale of CA's sustainable forest restoration activities. Grant projects must (directly or indirectly) contribute to long-term forest ecosystem sustainability; forest health; carbon storage; & wood products, biofuels, or bioenergy.

For more information, see the Grant Guidelines.

Eligible Applicants

Business
Individual
Nonprofit
Other Legal Entity
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

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Deadline: Active 8/6/25 15:00
Grant Title: FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants
Open Date: Jun 26, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $135,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 26, 2025, 10:14 am
Grantor: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 126381
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: CAL FIRE’s Wildfire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire threatened communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: To see a full list of eligible geographic area requirements, please see the corresponding FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants Procedural Guide located on the Wildfire Prevention Grants webpage.

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Deadline: Active 8/5/25 23:59
Grant Title: Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
Open Date: Jul 1, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $21,000,000
Estimated Low/High: $150,000 – $3,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: July 1, 2025, 2:58 pm
Grantor: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Grant Program ID: RIG2
Portal ID: 111306
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 101 (Chapter 12, Skinner, Budget Act of 2023). The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for reverse vending machines for Dealers to meet requirements of Public Resources Code 14578 (a)(1), commonly referred to as Option 1.
Eligible Applicants: Business

Nonprofit
Eligible Geographies: Private entities must be authorized to conduct business in the State of California, by either being registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State as a business located in California, being registered as a foreign (out-of-state or out-of-country) business or processing a business license issued by a California city, county, or city and county.

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Deadline: Active 8/5/25 17:00
Grant Title: Land and Water Conservation Fund
Open Date: Jun 24, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: 50%
Estimated Total Funding: $35,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

June 24, 2025, 3:42 pm

Grantor

Department of Parks and Recreation

Grant Program ID

Portal ID

126555

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide funding for the acquisition or development of land to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians. Since 1965, over one thousand parks throughout California have been created or improved with LWCF assistance.

Eligible Applicants

Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

Statewide

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Deadline: Active 7/18/25 17:00
Grant Title: Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters
Open Date: Jun 19, 2025
State Agency / Department: Ocean Protection Council
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $10,000,000
Estimated Low/High: $100,000 – $2,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 19, 2025, 4:05 pm
Grantor: Ocean Protection Council
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 122076
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: This solicitation is intended to advance 30×30 in coastal waters.
Eligible Applicants: Business

Individual

Nonprofit

Other Legal Entity

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Statewide

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Deadline: Active 7/17/25 17:00
Grant Title: 2025 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program
Open Date: May 20, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $576,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Other

Current as of:: May 20, 2025, 4:05 pm
Grantor: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 108120
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program is intended to assist local public agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations with the highest priority tasks needed to implement NCCPs.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Proposals must address the highest priority tasks associated with the implementation of approved NCCPs.

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Deadline: Active 7/17/25 11:59
Grant Title: Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant
Open Date: May 1, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $750,000
Estimated Low/High: $0 – $375,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

May 1, 2025, 12:44 pm

Grantor

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

Grant Program ID

Portal ID

106092

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

CalRecycle provides the Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant to:

Divert waste tires from landfill disposal.
Prevent illegal tire dumping that harms the environment.
Promote markets for recycled-content tire products.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

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Deadline: Active 7/16/25 17:00
Grant Title: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (2025)
Open Date: May 7, 2025
State Agency / Department: CA Natural Resources Agency
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $8,000,000
Estimated Low/High: $750,000 – $1,500,000
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

May 7, 2025, 2:32 pm

Grantor

CA Natural Resources Agency

Grant Program ID

Portal ID

107151

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

The EEM Program is an annual program established by legislation in 1989 and amended on September 26, 2013. It offers grants to local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations for projects to mitigate the environmental impacts caused by new or modified public transportation facilities. There are three types of EEM project: Urban Forestry, Resource Lands, and Mitigation Projects Beyond the Scope of the Lead Agency.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

Statewide

North/South Split

An attempt will be made to award 40% of the total funding to projects in northern counties and 60% of the total funding to projects in southern counties. The following are defined as southern counties: San Luis Obispo, Kern, Mono, Tulare, Inyo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial. All other counties are considered northern counties

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: 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)
Open Date: Jun 11, 2025
State Agency / Department: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $4,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 11, 2025, 10:09 am
Grantor: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 117489
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Projects must be within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River
Open Date: Jun 11, 2025
State Agency / Department: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $9,791,185
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 11, 2025, 10:10 am
Grantor: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 117456
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Projects must be within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone.

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

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

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

2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program

Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program

California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 4

Tire Incentive Program

Division of Boating and Waterways Clean Vessel Act Education and Outreach Grant FY 2025

Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026

FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants

Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program

Land and Water Conservation Fund

Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters

2025 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program

Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant

Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (2025)

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)

The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River

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