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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022 CNIP Expansion – WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

    Open Date
    Nov 8, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7478
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) encourages the purchase and consumption of healthy, California–grown fresh fruits and vegetables by nutrition benefit clients. This grant will provide funding to organizations to provide incentives to WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program shoppers purchasing California-grown fresh produce, support program operations, and outreach.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2022 CNIP Expansion – WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Edible Food Recovery Grant Program

    Open Date
    Nov 24, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,850,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $250,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    EFR1
    Portal ID
    7757
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Using Circular Economy Funds, this competitive grant program will provide funding to support new and expanded edible food recovery and food waste prevention projects (food recovered for people or source reduction) in California. Projects must reduce the amount of food being disposed in landfills, thereby helping to achieve the state’s short-lived climate pollutant goals.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Edible Food Recovery Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Child and Adult Care Food Program Application for Day Care Home Expansion Funds 2021–22

    Open Date
    Dec 6, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Social Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $195,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $12,600
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Social Services
    Grant Program ID
    N/A
    Portal ID
    7856
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    ​To provide payment to day care home (DCH) sponsors for their administrative expenses associated with expanding a food service program to DCH providers located in low-income or rural areas.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants must submit documentation that shows the proposed DCH providers are in either rural or low-income areas.

    View Full Grant Details: Child and Adult Care Food Program Application for Day Care Home Expansion Funds 2021–22>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CDFA PIERCE'S DISEASE AND GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER BOARD RESEARCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAM

    Open Date
    Dec 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7144
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board (CDFA PD/GWSS Board) provides funding support to research and outreach projects focused on protecting vineyards, preventing the spread of pests and diseases, and delivering practical and sustainable solutions.

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

    California state law prohibits paying expenses for travel to or within certain states within the U.S. Please see https://oag.ca.gov/ab1887 for more information.

    View Full Grant Details: CDFA PIERCE'S DISEASE AND GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER BOARD RESEARCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAM>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities)

    Open Date
    Jan 3, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $35,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5335
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Program is to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding the transportation mobility options available. Provides financial assistance for transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet special transportation needs. 

     

     

     

     

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

    Rural Areas (pop under 50,000)

    Small Urban Area (pop between 50,000-199,999)

    Large Urbanized Areas administered by Caltrans:

    *Antioch

    *Bakersfield

    *Concord

    *Indio-Cathedral

    *Modesto

    *Murrieta-Temecula

    *Riverside-San Bernardino

    *Sacramento

    *San Francisco-Oakland

    *San Jose

    *Santa Rosa

    *Stockton 

    *Victorville-Hesperia

    *Visalia 

     

    View Full Grant Details: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Impact Projects

    Open Date
    Jan 19, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Arts Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,156,514
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Arts Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8576
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Impact Projects grant program intends to support collaborative projects that center local artists and forms of arts and cultural expression in responding to issues facing California at this time, including the pervasive social, political, and economic inequalities experienced by those communities most vulnerable to, and adversely affected by, the COVID19 pandemic.

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

    California-based - Documentation of having a principal place of business in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Impact Projects>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    DPR Alliance Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 9, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $1,800,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6685
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To help ensure safe, effective pesticide usage in California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) annually funds Alliance projects that promote or increase the implementation, expansion, and/or adoption of effective and proven integrated pest management (IPM) systems or practices that reduce risks to public health and the environment in agricultural, wildland, or urban settings.

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

    Projects must primarily benefit the people of California. Work may be conducted outside of California, but justification must be provided.

    View Full Grant Details: DPR Alliance Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022 Lunch at the Library

    Open Date
    Feb 9, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8693
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Summer months often mean children and teens have reduced or limited access to healthy food, learning opportunities, and safe places to gather. Lunch at the Library helps California’s children and teens stay nourished and engaged while school is out.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All public libraries in California are eligible to apply.

    View Full Grant Details: 2022 Lunch at the Library>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 CaliforniansForAll College Fellowship

    Open Date
    Mar 18, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Volunteers
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Volunteers
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    9731
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CaliforniansForAll College Fellowship is a Governor’s initiative administered by California Volunteers
    in partnership with California colleges and universities with a strong commitment to civic and community
    engagement. The purpose of this initiative is to build the next generation of civic leaders by engaging
    college students from all backgrounds in meaningful community service, while providing them with a path
    toward reducing college debt. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2021 CaliforniansForAll College Fellowship>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Adult Reentry Grant Program

    Open Date
    Feb 11, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $63,650,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $2,750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    9038
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Adult Reentry Grant (ARG) Program provides funding for community-based organizations to deliver reentry services for people formerly incarcerated in state prison.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Adult Reentry Grant Program>/span>