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Deadline: Active 10/30/26 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26
Open Date: 9/18/26 08:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $1,400,000.00
Estimated Low/High: $1.00 – $62,000.00
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: September 18, 2026, 8:01 am
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 191211
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Provide boating safety education to the general public.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California

View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26>/span>

Deadline: Active 11/2/26 17:00
Grant Title: The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27
Open Date: 10/2/26 08:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: 12%
Estimated Total Funding: $3,000,000.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: October 1, 2026, 7:12 am
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 191046
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed 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 of Project Areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

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

View Full Grant Details: The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27>/span>

Deadline: Active 11/4/26 23:59
Grant Title: Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)
Open Date: 9/21/26 12:30
State Agency / Department: CA Natural Resources Agency
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0.00
Estimated Low/High: $30,000.00 – $300,000.00
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

September 21, 2026, 12:32 pm

Grantor

CA Natural Resources Agency

Grant Program ID

Portal ID

191673

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

YCA Grants will fund projects that serve youth from low-income and disadvantaged communities and provide immersive and meaningful experiences with natural or cultural resources within California that participants otherwise would not have.

Low income and disadvantaged communities are defined in the program guidelines as those that disproportionately lack access to natural and cultural resources.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

Statewide

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Deadline: Active 11/5/26 16:00
Grant Title: FY 2027/28 CDFW Boating Access Grant Program
Open Date: 10/6/26 09:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $3,000,000.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: October 6, 2026, 8:50 am
Grantor: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 192060
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: CDFW's Boating Access Grant Program provides funding for projects that increase access to recreational boating opportunities across California's waterways. The Boating Access program provides funding for a broad range of access facilities and associated amenities that benefit recreational boaters.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies

View Full Grant Details: FY 2027/28 CDFW Boating Access Grant Program>/span>

Deadline: Active 12/17/26 23:59
Grant Title: Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4
Open Date: 8/28/26 13:30
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $188,500,000.00
Estimated Low/High: $200,000.00 – $8,500,000.00
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

August 28, 2026, 1:31 pm

Grantor

Department of Parks and Recreation

Grant Program ID

Portal ID

191124

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) that helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities.

Visit the California State Parks SPP webpage for information about the grant program and application process.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency

Eligible Geographies

Statewide.

The project site half-mile radius has either:

• A ratio of less than three acres of parkland per 1,000 RESIDENTS,

OR

• A median household income that is less than 80% of the California median household income,

OR

• Project is within proximity to a climate vulnerability(ies)

APPLICANTS should check eligibility with the Community FactFinder available under Community FactFinder Resources at www.parks.ca.gov/spp.

View Full Grant Details: Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4>/span>

Deadline: Active 2/1/27 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY27
Open Date: 8/13/26 14:25
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0.00
Estimated Low/High: $1,000.00 – $10,000.00
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: August 13, 2026, 2:28 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 190536
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 FY27>/span>

Deadline: Active 2/1/27 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27
Open Date: 8/13/26 14:20
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: August 13, 2026, 2:22 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 190533
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 FY27>/span>

Deadline: Active 2/1/27 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27
Open Date: 8/13/26 14:16
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: August 13, 2026, 2:19 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 190530
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 FY27>/span>

Deadline: Active 2/1/27 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27
Open Date: 8/13/26 14:11
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: August 13, 2026, 2:14 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 190524
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 FY27>/span>

Deadline: Active 6/30/27 11:59
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26
Open Date: 7/1/26 08:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $243,000.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 29, 2026, 3:19 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 182706
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 FY26>/span>

Deadline: Active 6/30/27 11:59
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26
Open Date: 7/1/26 08:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $24,000.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 29, 2026, 3:06 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 182694
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 FY26>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Urban Streams Restoration Program
Open Date: 10/1/26 13:22
State Agency / Department: Department of Water Resources
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $20,562,000.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: October 1, 2026, 1:29 pm
Grantor: Department of Water Resources
Grant Program ID: Department of Water Resources
Portal ID: 190509
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP), established by Water Code section 7048 which declared that urban creek protection, restoration, and enhancement are best undertaken by local agencies and organizations with assistance from the State. The USRP funds projects and provides technical assistance to restore streams impacted by urban development to a more natural state.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: USRP serves urban and urbanizing communities across the entire state.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Small Grants Program
Open Date: 9/18/26 01:00
State Agency / Department: Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: September 16, 2026, 11:53 am
Grantor: Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 191454
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Program provides funding for eligible entities to complete projects under $100,000 that make transformative investments in the Delta’s social, economic, scientific, and physical infrastructure. Projects may support community needs, advance scientific research that informs resource management, or enhance tourism and public understanding of Delta places through events, programs, materials, or facilities.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Within the legal Delta.

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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: $48,000,000.00
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.

View Full Grant Details: Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)
Open Date: 6/8/26 11:56
State Agency / Department: San Diego River Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $8,000,000.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 8, 2026, 2:05 pm
Grantor: San Diego River Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 175146
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: San Diego River Watershed and Sweetwater, Otay and Tijuana Rivers Watersheds.

View Full Grant Details: Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024
Open Date: 4/13/26 00:00
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $48,000,000.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

October 6, 2026, 10:56 am

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

Proposition 4, Chapter 83 Statutes of 2024

Portal ID

164613

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024.

Appropriations under Chapter 6 Protect Biodiversity and Accelerating Nature-Based Climate Solutions 93020 to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

Within the RMC's jurisdiction. Link to RMC Territory map

View Full Grant Details: Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant
Open Date: 5/6/26 00:00
State Agency / Department: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $3,800.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Other

Current as of:: September 24, 2026, 11:33 am
Grantor: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 164595
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: CalNASP is an affiliate of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP™)—a non-profit, international style archery program dedicated to providing students in grades 4-12 the opportunity to learn and participate in target archery.The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) oversees the CalNASP program and trains teachers to use NASP certified equipment and lesson plans.
Eligible Applicants: Business

Nonprofit

Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: Projects may occur on state or federal lands. The CalNASP grant is for equipment only. No funds will be distributed directly to schools. Funds will be used to purchase equipment, and equipment will be delivered directly to schools.

View Full Grant Details: California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire
Open Date: 4/1/26 00:00
State Agency / Department: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $15,000,000.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: July 31, 2026, 1:05 pm
Grantor: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 164031
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Regional projects to improve wildfire resilience.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone

View Full Grant Details: Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire>/span>

Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Prop 4 – Randall Preserve
Open Date: 3/26/26 00:00
State Agency / Department: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $2,000,000.00
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: July 31, 2026, 1:17 pm
Grantor: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 164013
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Climate impact reduction and outdoor recreation opportunities at Randall Preserve.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone, Randall Preserve

View Full Grant Details: Prop 4 – Randall Preserve>/span>

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: $11,000,000.00
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.

View Full Grant Details: Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program>/span>

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FY 2027/28 CDFW Boating Access Grant Program

Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY27

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26

Urban Streams Restoration Program

Small Grants Program

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

Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)

Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024

California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant

Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire

Prop 4 – Randall Preserve

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

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