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  • Deadline
    Active
    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:
    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
    Grant Title

    Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $21,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $150,000 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    RIG2
    Portal ID
    111306
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 101 (Chapter 12, Skinner, Budget Act of 2023).  The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for reverse vending machines for Dealers to meet requirements of Public Resources Code 14578 (a)(1), commonly referred to as Option 1.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Private entities must be authorized to conduct business in the State of California, by either being registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State as a business located in California, being registered as a foreign (out-of-state or out-of-country) business or processing a business license issued by a California city, county, or city and county. 

    View Full Grant Details: Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program>/span>
  • 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

    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:
    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
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Clean Vessel Act Education and Outreach Grant FY 2025

    Open Date
    Jun 23, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $720,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $360,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    126195
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide education and awareness about the proper disposal of boat sewage

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    One grant award is available for each the Northern California Coastal/Delta Region and the Southern California Coastal Region

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Clean Vessel Act Education and Outreach Grant FY 2025>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Tire Incentive Program

    Open Date
    Jun 5, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $25,000 – $650,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    116805
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CalRecycle provides the Tire Incentive Grant to:

    Divert waste tires from landfill disposal.
    Prevent illegal tire dumping that harms the environment.
    Promote markets for recycled-content tire products.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Tire Incentive Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 4

    Open Date
    Jun 1, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $500 – $10,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    0509
    Portal ID
    111312
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California State Expansion Program (STEP) grant offers financial assistance to eligible California small businesses seeking to expand into foreign markets through STEP Events and Export Vouchers. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be organized or incorporated in the United States of America; Must have significant business operations in California. (Substantial presence in terms of workforce, facilities, and economic impact within that state); Must be registered to do business in the State of California and have a good standing with regulatory agencies; GO-Biz will assess the operating status of a company based on the business type:

    See detailed eligibility.

    View Full Grant Details: California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 4>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 15, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    RIG4
    Portal ID
    129213
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 101 (Chapter 12, Skinner, Budget Act of 2023). The purpose of the grant is to support start-up costs for Qualifying Tribal Entity recycling programs, which shall be limited to recycling centers, mobile unit programs, reverse vending machines, or bag drop programs.  

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Project Requirements

    All applicants must be certified by CalRecycle’s Division of Recycling and will be required to comply with all certification requirements.

    View Full Grant Details: Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Redemption Innovation Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 9, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $55,397,124
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    RIG3
    Portal ID
    117510
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery offers the Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 179 (Chapter 249, Ting, Budget Act of 2022) and Senate Bill (SB) 101 (Chapter 12, Skinner, Budget Act of 2023).  The purpose of the grant is to support start-up costs for recycling programs, which shall be limited to recycling centers, mobile unit programs, reverse vending machines, or bag drop programs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Private entities must be authorized to conduct business in the State of California, by being registered and in good standing with California Secretary of State as a business located in California.

    Private, nonprofit entities, in addition to being registered and in good standing with California Secretary of State, must also be registered and in good standing with the California Department of Justice.

    View Full Grant Details: Redemption Innovation Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Rubberized Pavement Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 29, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,571,315
    Estimated Low/High
    $375,000 – $750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TRP18
    Portal ID
    144342
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the grant is to promote markets for Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) products with crumb rubber derived from only California-generated waste tires to resurface roads using RAC Hot-Mix or Chip Seal applications. The program is designed to encourage first-time or limited users of rubberized pavement.  Resurfacing a parking lot is not eligible under the Grant Program. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The project(s) must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Rubberized Pavement Grant Program>/span>