You searched for - California Grants Portal

Deadline: Active 3/2/26 17:00
Grant Title: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26
Open Date: Jan 12, 2026
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $30,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: August 20, 2025, 11:46 am
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 146205
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program provides for well managed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

View Full Grant Details: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience
Open Date: Dec 11, 2025
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $30,904,000
Estimated Low/High: $50,000 – $2,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

December 11, 2025, 11:26 am

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

Portal ID

154743

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Wildfire and Forest Resilience [Section 91520(l)]: may be awarded for projects that promote watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and is designed to create career pathways for individuals from disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, or vulnerable populations

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

Due to the diverse landscape across the RMC’s jurisdiction, projects funded through bond funding fall into three main Program Areas to allow for equitable distribution of funds across the region. These program areas are

· Urban Areas

· Rivers and Tributaries

· Mountains, Hills, and Foothills

View Full Grant Details: Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience>/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 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 Ongoing
Grant Title: BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program
Open Date: Oct 9, 2025
State Agency / Department: Baldwin Hills Conservancy
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: October 9, 2025, 1:42 pm
Grantor: Baldwin Hills 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. See MAP: https://egislacounty.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/8509b6828fa946a680f0852cdf891d14_0/explore?location=33.957590%2C-118.362643%2C11.57.

View Full Grant Details: BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program>/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 Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 4 Grant Program
Open Date: Sep 4, 2025
State Agency / Department: Tahoe Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $13,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: September 5, 2025, 12:16 pm
Grantor: Tahoe Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 147945
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Conservancy's Proposition 4 program aims to support watershed improvement, forest health biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development, and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and to increase public access.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Lake Tahoe Basin

View Full Grant Details: Proposition 4 Grant Program>/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 3/2/26 17:00
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:: December 30, 2025, 11:25 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 2/2/26 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
Open Date: Feb 4, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: March 10, 2025, 12:58 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 98070
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels.
Eligible Applicants: Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California

View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26>/span>

Deadline: Active 2/2/26 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY26
Open Date: Feb 4, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: March 10, 2025, 1:20 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 98085
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Provide resources to local agencies to repair or renovate public boating access facilities.
Eligible Applicants: Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California

View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY26>/span>

Deadline: Active 2/2/26 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
Open Date: Feb 4, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: $50,000 – $1,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: March 10, 2025, 1:00 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 98064
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public non-motorized boating access.
Eligible Applicants: Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California

View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26>/span>

Deadline: Active 2/6/26 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 Ongoing
Grant Title: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25
Open Date: Feb 4, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $30,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: September 18, 2025, 4:29 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 80633
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program provides for well managed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

View Full Grant Details: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Public Access
Open Date: Nov 18, 2024
State Agency / Department: Wildlife Conservation Board
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $3,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: November 19, 2025, 9:28 am
Grantor: Wildlife Conservation Board
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 83087
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Statewide

View Full Grant Details: Public Access>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: San Joaquin River Conservancy
Open Date: Nov 18, 2024
State Agency / Department: Wildlife Conservation Board
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $6,700,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 6, 2025, 1:07 pm
Grantor: Wildlife Conservation Board
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 83114
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and recreational opportunities for local communities and visitors.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: The San Joaquin River Parkway, which is defined by state law as approximately 5,900 acres on both sides of a twenty-two-mile-long reach of the river between Friant Dam to the east and State Route 99 to the west, in Fresno and Madera Counties.

View Full Grant Details: San Joaquin River Conservancy>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 68 Technical Assistance
Open Date: Sep 5, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $531,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: December 3, 2025, 2:09 pm
Grantor: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Grant Program ID: Prop 68 TA
Portal ID: 80483
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Pursuant to Section 8008(b)(1) of Proposition 68, up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities. RMC’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) supports local communities with application assistance with the goal of facilitating access to the Conservancy’s funding programs. Technical Assistance can be applied to through RMC’s Small and Very Small Grants Programs or requested through RMC staff.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Applicants must operate within, and projects must benefit the RMC's defined funding area. More information on the RMC's funding area can be found at our interactive map.

View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Technical Assistance>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities
Open Date: Sep 4, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $3,549,462
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

December 3, 2025, 2:07 pm

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

Prop 68 LLAR SDAC

Portal ID

80480

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Priorities for RMC LLAR Prop 68:

Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects,Provide workforce development opportunities,Expand access to diverse populations,Secured matching funds

RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River.

View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities>/span>

Find Grants

Helpful Resources

Results

Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26

Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience

Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program FY27

Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Grant Program FY27

Explore the Coast

BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program

Tahoe for All

Proposition 4 Grant Program

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

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

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

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

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

Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25

Public Access

San Joaquin River Conservancy

Proposition 68 Technical Assistance

Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities

Save your search?

Your saved search

Delete saved search

Refine Results

Results