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  • Deadline
    Active 7/22/25 16:00
    Grant Title

    2024 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Non-Entitlement Local Government Competitive

    Open Date
    May 1, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $6,300,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    May 7, 2025, 2:43 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    106140
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of this program is to provides grants to Non-entitlement Local Governments in California to assist persons experiencing or At risk of homelessness and investments that increase the supply of housing to households with incomes of 60 percent or less of area median income.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    See Appendix A in the 2024 PLHA Program Non-Entitlement Local Government Competitive Component Notice of Funding Availability for a list of eligible Applicants for Non-Entitlement Local Government for fiscal year 2024-25

    View Full Grant Details: 2024 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Non-Entitlement Local Government Competitive>/span>
  • 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

    View Full Grant Details: Land and Water Conservation Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 8/7/25 11:59
    Grant Title

    Cultural Districts

    Open Date
    Jun 10, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    CA Arts Council
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    June 10, 2025, 2:48 pm
    Grantor
    CA Arts Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    118170
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This initiative will designate up to 10 new state-designated cultural districts. The Cultural Districts program offers grants up to $10,000 over a two-year period, official state certification, technical assistance, and access to joint marketing and branding resources. The 2025 cohort designation period will run from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, with grant activities taking place from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. 

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

    Applicant organizations and fiscal sponsors must have a principal place of business in California and a California address. A cultural district is understood as a well-defined geographic area with a high concentration of cultural resources and activities. 

    Designated statewide cultural districts collectively represent rural, urban, and suburban districts and will include a focus on both cultural production and cultural heritage. 

    View Full Grant Details: Cultural Districts>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 8/8/25 16:59
    Grant Title

    Capital Infusion Program (CIP) 2025-2026

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 9, 2025, 3:19 pm
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    130728
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant is ONLY open to the five Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Networks in California. This is NOT a grant for small businesses.

    This funding is for the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in the Northern CA, Central CA, Los Angeles, Orange County Inland Empire, and San Diego and Imperial regions to support their efforts to help small businesses access capital. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Each SBDC Network will be required to provide services to the region of the State of California that they are contracted to serve by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

    View Full Grant Details: Capital Infusion Program (CIP) 2025-2026>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 8/8/25 16:59
    Grant Title

    Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025-2026

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $23,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 9, 2025, 3:09 pm
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    130725
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant is ONLY open to Small Business Technical Assistance Centers.

    This is NOT a grant to small businesses.

    TAP seeks to expand advising and training to small businesses entrepreneurs. Funding is for new or enhanced advising and training services to small businesses. Applicants must provide match funding in the form of federal or private funding to conduct technical assistance to small businesses. See Program Announcement for more information.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible applicants must be located in the State of California and provide services to California's small businesses and entrepreneurs. 

    View Full Grant Details: Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025-2026>/span>
  • 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
    View Full Grant Details: Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 9/24/25 23:59
    Grant Title

    HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Tribal Applicants

    Open Date
    Jan 31, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    February 12, 2025, 2:15 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    97217
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The HOME program provides funding for housing rehabilitation, new construction, and acquisition and rehabilitation for multifamily projects; new construction and down payment assistance for single-family projects; first-time homebuyer down payment assistance, owner-occupied rehabilitation and tenant-based rental assistance programs; and predevelopment loans to CHDOs. All activities must benefit low-income renters, homebuyers, or homeowners.

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

    The HOME Program has several targets/set-asides including CHDOs (15%), Rural Areas (50%), Native American Entities (20%), and Federally-Declared Disaster Areas ($18M).

    View Full Grant Details: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Tribal Applicants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active 2/28/26 18:00
    Grant Title

    2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability

    Open Date
    Apr 1, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    March 25, 2025, 3:42 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    98154
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The Department announces the availability of approximately $50 million in funds available through this first round of the Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability (Tribal MFSN). This NOFA makes funds more easily accessible to Tribes and Tribal Entities and provides flexible options to address the unique needs of Indian communities to achieve better outcomes in health, climate, and household stability.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Funding under this NOFA is not subject to specific geographic allocations; however, to the extent possible, the Department will distribute funds equitably throughout the state.

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability>/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 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
    Forecasted
    Grant Title

    Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions

    Open Date
    October 6, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 9, 2025, 10:57 am
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CEG
    Portal ID
    130623
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as they promote equity in California and eliminate barriers to enter the newly regulated cannabis industry for equity program applicants and licensees.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be a California city, county or city and county.

    View Full Grant Details: Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    2024 LHTF NOFA Round 5

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $53,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    July 5, 2024, 3:55 pm
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    76086
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of this program is to provide grants to Local Housing Trust Funds established by cities and counties, Native American Tribes, and incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to increase the supply of housing to households with incomes of 80 percent or less of area median income.

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

    N/A

    View Full Grant Details: 2024 LHTF NOFA Round 5>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2010
    State Agency / Department
    State Treasurer's Office
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 26, 2025, 9:56 am
    Grantor
    State Treasurer's Office
    Grant Program ID
    (YY)-SM(###)
    Portal ID
    1971
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CAEATFA supports California's mission to provide financial incentives to cutting-edge companies by offering a sales and use tax exclusion to manufacturers purchasing equipment to promote alternative energy, advanced transportation and recycling, as well as advanced manufacturing. These manufacturers create tens of thousands of high-paying, permanent jobs that bolster the state's economy.

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

    Available statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 27, 2025, 4:47 pm
    Grantor
    Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2001
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    IBank's ISRF Loan Fund program provides low-cost, direct loans to local governments and nonprofits sponsored by public agencies for a wide variety of public infrastructure and economic expansion projects (excluding housing) that improve and sustain communities, helping individuals and families thrive. We focus on small and mid-/moderate-sized local governments and special districts — including those in underserved regions and communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Coastal Conservancy Grants

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 5, 2025, 2:37 pm
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1683
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. We fund a wide variety of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds.

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

    Our jurisdiction runs the length of the California coast and includes the San Francisco Bay Area, the Santa Ana River corridor, and coastal watersheds.  

    View Full Grant Details: Coastal Conservancy Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    2023 Homekey Tribal NOFA

    Open Date
    Jul 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $75,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    May 13, 2025, 10:47 am
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    37277
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department announces the availability of $75 million of Homekey Program grant funding through this Round 3 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Tribal Entities. This NOFA aims to sustain and rapidly expand housing for households experiencing homelessness or At Risk of Homelessness, and who are, thereby, inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Funding under this NOFA is not subject to specific geographic allocations; however, to the extent possible, the Department will distribute funds equitably throughout the state. Applications will be placed within one of three priority pools based upon project readiness and percentage of non-Homekey funding.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023 Homekey Tribal NOFA>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68

    Open Date
    Jul 14, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    June 12, 2025, 1:37 pm
    Grantor
    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2184
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to promote a robust Delta economy.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The Conservancy will fund projects within or benefitting the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy may fund a project outside the Delta and Suisun Marsh if the Conservancy Board makes all the findings described in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009, Section 32360(g).

    View Full Grant Details: Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68>/span>
  • Deadline
    Forecasted
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    August 11, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $48,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $600,000 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    July 9, 2025, 10:53 am
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    130620
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
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