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  • Deadline
    Active
    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:
    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.

    View Full Grant Details: FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    California Violence Intervention & Prevention Cohort 5

    Open Date
    Mar 3, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $103,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    97821
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Assembly Bill (AB) 762 (Chapter 241, Statutes of 2023) specified that the purpose of the program is to support effective community gun violence reduction initiatives in communities that are disproportionately impacted by community gun violence. It expands the CalVIP program to include counties that have within their jurisdiction one or more cities disproportionately impacted by community gun violence and tribal governments.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Violence Intervention & Prevention Cohort 5>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – January 2026 Cycle

    Open Date
    Jun 2, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Public Utilities Commission
    Match Funding?
    15%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $36,385,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Public Utilities Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    104562
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Advanced Services Fund Broadband Adoption Account provides grants that will increase publicly available or after-school broadband access and digital inclusion, such as grants for digital literacy training programs and public education to communities with limited broadband adoption.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – January 2026 Cycle>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    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:
    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.

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    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:
    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 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:
    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>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    RMC Lower LA River Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $11,413,072
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    LLAR GF
    Portal ID
    79610
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants:

    1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects

    2. Expand access to diverse populations

    3. High-need project implementation

    4. Implementation of projects congruent 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. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan.

    View Full Grant Details: RMC Lower LA River Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Wildfire Prevention Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,892,216
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Wildfire Prevention Grant Program
    Portal ID
    79607
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Wildfire Prevention Grant Program:

    1. Protect and expand native forests/wildlands;

    2. Support communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire and improving fire safety;

    3. Promote sustainable land use;

    4. Promote investment in wildlands management and workforce development;

    5. Protect cultural resources vulnerable to wildfire.

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

    Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory. 

    Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

    View Full Grant Details: Wildfire Prevention Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants

    Open Date
    Aug 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $22,284,078
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 1 LLAR
    Portal ID
    79601
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Prop 1 LLAR (Lower LA River) Grants:

    1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects,

    2. Protect and Enhance the LA River

    2. Expand access to diverse populations,

    4. High-need project implementation

    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 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)

    Open Date
    Jan 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,312,239
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 68 LLAR
    Portal ID
    79595
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Prop 68 Grant Funding:

    1. Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects

    2. Provide workforce development opportunities

    3. Expand access to diverse populations

    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 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)>/span>