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Deadline: Forecasted
Grant Title: 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Conservation Planning Assistance (Nontraditional Section 6)
Open Date: July 14th, 2026 (subject to change; anticipated application deadline is four weeks after the solicitation opens)
State Agency / Department: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $8,740,000
Estimated Low/High: $1 – $1,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: July 7, 2026, 11:43 am
Grantor: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 184464
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Support the development of new, or the renewal or amendment of existing, Habitat Conservation Plans and Conservation Benefit Agreements (formerly referred to as Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances).
Eligible Applicants: Business

Individual

Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Statewide voluntary conservation efforts.

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Deadline: Forecasted
Grant Title: 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)
Open Date: July 14th, 2026 (subject to change; anticipated application deadline is four weeks after the solicitation opens)
State Agency / Department: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $26,000,000
Estimated Low/High: $10,000 – $26,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: July 7, 2026, 11:30 am
Grantor: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 184461
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Funds to support land acquisition projects in support of approved Habitat Conservation Plans that will conserve habitat for eligible species in perpetuity.
Eligible Applicants: Individual

Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Statewide voluntary conservation efforts.

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Deadline: Active 9/14/26 17:00
Grant Title: 2026 Dairy Plus Program
Open Date: 6/16/26 13:28
State Agency / Department: CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $34,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 23, 2026, 2:33 pm
Grantor: CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Grant Program ID: CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Portal ID: 164058
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS) 2026 Dairy Plus Program will award competitive grants to California dairy farms for the implementation of advanced manure management practices that address both methane emissions and nitrogen and salt surplus.
Eligible Applicants: Business

Individual

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Projects in the State of California.

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Deadline: Active 7/31/26 20:00
Grant Title: 2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program
Open Date: 6/1/26 10:41
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:: June 1, 2026, 10:56 am
Grantor: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 173727
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 7/27/26 17:00
Grant Title: 2026 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
Open Date: 6/8/26 09:00
State Agency / Department: Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $15,904,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 9, 2026, 8:54 am
Grantor: Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 173910
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: This grant program is focused on high-impact forest-health projects that deliver strong, direct benefits to communities, critical infrastructure, or unique natural resources. Examples include constructing or improving fuelbreaks, protecting water supplies, improving safety along ingress/egress routes, and protecting hospitals, schools, giant sequoias, and other high-value resources and assets.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: A project must be located within SNC’s service area. The Sierra-Cascade Region covers nearly 27 million acres and includes all or part of 24 counties in California. 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 Ongoing
Grant Title: Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program
Open Date: 10/9/25 00:00
State Agency / Department: Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 12, 2026, 12:57 pm
Grantor: Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy
Grant Program ID: BHUWC - CGP 2025
Portal ID: 149622
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program streamlines administration of State funds, aligning with the Cutting Green Tape initiative. Centered on Embedding Equity, it funds high-impact projects that advance conservation, climate resilience, and Access for All through Planning, Implementation, Acquisition, and Stewardship & Community Access Grants that deliver equitable, measurable benefits statewide.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: The jurisdictional territory extends approximately 70.2 square miles. Click here to see if your proposed project is within the service area: Map.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program
Open Date: 5/25/26 00:00
State Agency / Department: Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $48,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 11, 2026, 1:05 pm
Grantor: Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 171510
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program aim to award projects and programs that protect biodiversity; restore watershed function; and expand equitable access to parks and open space.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: The jurisdictional territory extends approximately 70.2 square miles. Click here to see if your proposed project is within the service area: Map.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28)
Open Date: 6/16/26 13:25
State Agency / Department: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $1,500,000
Estimated Low/High: $75,000 – $275,000
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 16, 2026, 1:26 pm
Grantor: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Grant Program ID: RBC38 and RBC39
Portal ID: 175272
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Department of resources Recycling and Recovery offers the Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program pursuant to Section 14581(a)(4) of the Public Resources Code. The purpose of the grant is to issue up to $1,500,000 annually in the form of grants for beverage container recycling and litter reduction programs to promote increased recycling beverage containers throughout California and reduce beverage container litter in the waste stream.
Eligible Applicants: Individual

Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: California cities, counties, state agencies, and other local governmental entities.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program
Open Date: 12/22/21 00:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Toxic Substances Control
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $179,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 26, 2026, 8:08 am
Grantor: Department of Toxic Substances Control
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 6325
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program purpose is to help facilitate assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites by granting funds to nonprofits, tribal entitles, and local governments.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Site must be in California.

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Deadline: Active 7/30/26 15:00
Grant Title: CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2026-27) California Climate Investments Graduate Student Grants (RP-RFP-2026-02)
Open Date: 6/11/26 10:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $500,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 11, 2026, 10:33 am
Grantor: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Grant Program ID: RP-RFP-2026-02
Portal ID: 171837
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The intent of CAL FIRE's Forest Health Research Program is to fund scientific research that expands our knowledge in topics related to forest health and wildland fire. The outcomes of these projects will support agencies, organizations, landowners, and policy makers, while furthering the goals of the California Forest and Wildfire Resilience Action Plan and California Climate Investments.
Eligible Applicants: Individual

Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Projects must be focused on and relevant to forests and other California ecosystems and their management. A significant portion of the geographic area proposed for study must be contained within California and may include adjacent lands contiguous and representative of California sites. Any sites external to California and discontinuous to study areas within the state require justification. Study areas may not be located outside the United States

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Deadline: Active 7/30/26 15:00
Grant Title: CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2026-27) California Climate Investments Grants (RP-RFP-2026-01)
Open Date: 6/11/26 10:30
State Agency / Department: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $4,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 11, 2026, 10:36 am
Grantor: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Grant Program ID: RP-RFP-2026-01
Portal ID: 171786
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The intent of CAL FIRE's Forest Health Research Program is to fund scientific research that expands our knowledge in topics related to forest health and wildland fire. The outcomes of these projects will support agencies, organizations, landowners, and policy makers, while furthering the goals of the California Forest and Wildfire Resilience Action Plan and California Climate Investments.
Eligible Applicants: Individual

Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Projects must be focused on and relevant to forests and other California ecosystems and their management. A significant portion of the geographic area proposed for study must be contained within California and may include adjacent lands contiguous and representative of California sites. Any sites external to California and discontinuous to study areas within the state require justification. Study areas may not be located outside the United States

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Deadline: Active 7/30/26 15:00
Grant Title: CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2026-27) Proposition 4 California Climate Bond Grants (RP-RFP-2026-03)
Open Date: 6/11/26 10:33
State Agency / Department: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $3,000,000
Estimated Low/High: $1,000,000 – $1,500,000
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 29, 2026, 9:47 am
Grantor: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Grant Program ID: RP-RFP-2026-03
Portal ID: 171843
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The intent of CAL FIRE's Forest Health Research Program is to fund scientific research that expands our knowledge in topics related to forest health and wildland fire. The outcomes of these projects will support agencies, organizations, landowners, and policy makers, while furthering the goals of the California Forest and Wildfire Resilience Action Plan and California Climate Investments.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Projects must be focused on and relevant to forests and other California ecosystems and their management. A significant portion of the geographic area proposed for study must be contained within California and may include adjacent lands contiguous and representative of California sites. Any sites external to California and discontinuous to study areas within the state require justification. Study areas may not be located outside the United States

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: California Forest Improvement Program
Open Date: 7/12/22 00:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Match Funding?: 20%
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

June 22, 2026, 11:30 am

Grantor

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Grant Program ID

Portal ID

11714

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources, to ensure adequate high quality timber supplies, related employment and other economic benefits, and the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the benefit of present and future generations.

Eligible Applicants

Business
Individual
Nonprofit
Other Legal Entity
Public Agency

Eligible Geographies

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing Program
Open Date: 7/9/20 00:00
State Agency / Department: State Treasurer's Office
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $550,000,000
Estimated Low/High: $1,500,000 – $550,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: January 5, 2026, 4:02 pm
Grantor: State Treasurer's Office
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 1848
Opportunity Type: Loan
Purpose: The Pollution Control Tax-Exempt Bond Financing Program facilitates low cost capital through private activity, tax-exempt bonds. The securities pay for acquisition, construction or installation of qualified pollution control, water furnishing, waste disposal, waste recovery facilities and equipment. Tax-exempt bond financing assists qualified borrowers to obtain lower interest rates than are available through conventional loans.
Eligible Applicants: Business
Eligible Geographies: The facility and/or equipment being financed must be located in California.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)
Open Date: 7/1/24 00:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 12, 2026, 1:11 pm
Grantor: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 130791
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation. Grants are provided through the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2)(A).
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Funds under this Solicitation are available for projects statewide. Projects may occur on state or federal lands. Proposals that directly benefit Species of Greatest Conservation Need or Sensitive Natural Communities will receive higher scores under the “Solicitation Priorities” scoring criteria.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program
Open Date: 6/8/20 00:00
State Agency / Department: State Water Resources Control Board
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: April 6, 2026, 3:23 pm
Grantor: State Water Resources Control Board
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 1104
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Under federal and state law the primary purpose of the CWSRF Program is to provide financing for eligible projects to restore and maintain water quality in the state. The SWRCB also seeks to reduce the effects of climate change and to promote sustainable water resources for future generations. These objectives must be cost-effective and complement both the federal and state criteria and the policy goals of the State Water Board.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program
Open Date: 7/14/20 00:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Toxic Substances Control
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $3,000,000
Estimated Low/High: $2,500,000
Funds Disbursement: Advance(s)

Current as of:: June 2, 2026, 9:33 am
Grantor: Department of Toxic Substances Control
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 1614
Opportunity Type: Loan
Purpose: Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) CLEAN Program helps developers, businesses, schools, and local governments accelerate the pace of assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment at abandoned and underutilized urban brownfield sites in California.
Eligible Applicants: Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: Urban properties only. Per Health and Safety Code §§ 78168, 80200-80280, 80350 and 80355, eligible properties include brownfields or underutilized properties in California.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity
Open Date: 1/9/23 00:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: July 6, 2026, 2:26 pm
Grantor: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 15767
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that support the enhancement of watersheds and communities in areas impacted by cannabis cultivation. Grants are provided through the Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2)(A). This funding opportunity focuses on planning, implementation, planning + implementation, and cleanup and remediation projects within California.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Funds under this Solicitation are available for projects statewide. Projects that directly benefit California’s Threatened and Endangered Species, as defined by the California Endangered Species Act, receive higher scores per the scoring criteria.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Open Date: 11/18/24 00:00
State Agency / Department: Wildlife Conservation Board
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $25,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 29, 2026, 12:10 pm
Grantor: Wildlife Conservation Board
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 83018
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program was created by AB109, which amended the Budget Act of 2017 to provide local assistance through the Wildlife Conservation Board for conservation projects focusing on resilience to projected climate impacts.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Statewide

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program
Open Date: 3/13/26 00:00
State Agency / Department: Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: 20%
Estimated Total Funding: $11,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: May 21, 2026, 11:12 am
Grantor: Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 162927
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The program makes grants to address climate resilience and nature-based solutions in conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Within the Conservancy's territorial jurisdiction.

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2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Conservation Planning Assistance (Nontraditional Section 6)

2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)

2026 Dairy Plus Program

2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program

2026 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program

Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28)

Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program

CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2026-27) California Climate Investments Graduate Student Grants (RP-RFP-2026-02)

CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2026-27) California Climate Investments Grants (RP-RFP-2026-01)

CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2026-27) Proposition 4 California Climate Bond Grants (RP-RFP-2026-03)

California Forest Improvement Program

California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing Program

Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO)

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program

Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program

Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity

Climate Adaptation and Resiliency

Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program

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