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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $48,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $600,000 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    78867
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 23, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $38,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $900,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    6580
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 8, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $48,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $600,000 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    11534
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California ReEntry and Enrichment (CARE) Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8153
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the CARE grant program is to provide grants to eligible non-profit organizations to fund CARE grant programs at one or more California prisons.

    Applicants must develop a specific proposal designed to meet the unique needs and requirements of the specific grant program(s) proposed, as well as meet the needs of the incarcerated individuals in California prisons, where the CARE grant programs will be provided. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    If the applicant is a multi-state organization with headquarters in another state, the applicant must have physical offices in California and currently provide services to California residents.

    View Full Grant Details: California ReEntry and Enrichment (CARE) Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27

    Open Date
    Nov 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Industrial Relations
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $44,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Industrial Relations
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    83045
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The objective of this iteration of CWOP is to build upon lessons learned and successes achieved in previous iterations, with a renewed focus on fostering an informed, safe, and healthy workplace culture across California. This initiative aims to not only educate but also to inspire action and change in workplace rights and safety practices, ensuring that every worker has the knowledge and tools needed to protect themselves and their colleagues. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

     Applicants will identify the counties they will conduct outreach in, those counties will make up 11 Regions for CWOP. Some Regions will be classified as having an intended statewide reach. The grant fund should be spent in the county where the outreach will be conducted. Some Regions have specific disadvantaged target populations they are serving.

    View Full Grant Details: California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Community Air Protection Program Cycle 5 Community Air Grant Request for Applications

    Open Date
    Oct 17, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $16,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80933
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Community Air Grants (CAGs) build community capacity, improve air quality at the local scale, and support community participation in the Community Air Protection Program (Program), whose mission is to reduce harmful air pollution emissions and exposures to communities most impacted by poor air quality. CAGs provide a pathway to bring resources to communities with CARB’s commitment to diversity, racial equity, inclusion, and environmental justice.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be wholly located in and benefit disadvantaged and/or low-income communities, as identified pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 39711 and 39713 (added and amended by Senate Bill 535 and AB 1550), or on Tribal lands.  Specific project census tract location(s) must be included in the application narrative.  CARB’s priority population investments mapping tool may be utilized for location identification purposes.

    View Full Grant Details: Community Air Protection Program Cycle 5 Community Air Grant Request for Applications>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Cycle 46 Program Development Grants

    Open Date
    Mar 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Council on Development Disabilities
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $300,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Council on Development Disabilities
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27281
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The State Council on Developmental Disabilities, in alignment with the goals of its 5-year state plan issues requests for proposals through Program Development Grants on a yearly basis. Successful grant projects are implemented by community-based organizations that research, develop and/or implement innovative programs and promising/best practices in communities throughout the state.

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

    The Council will award funding, on a competitive basis, to California-based agencies andorganizations that represent and/or serve individuals with intellectual, developmental and/orcross-disabilities.

    View Full Grant Details: Cycle 46 Program Development Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Distance Learning Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 6, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1623
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    POST recognizes distance learning as a powerful tool that provides opportunities for readily accessible high-quality training that is delivered more efficiently and effectively. The DLGP is to fully develop and facilitate the delivery of quality training and increase equitable access to learning experiences using distance learning. A key component of this grant requires the developed courses be available for law enforcement personnel statewide.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Distance Learning Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY23

    Open Date
    Mar 15, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $150,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    BSEE23
    Portal ID
    17948
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Enhancing public boating safety.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY23>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY24

    Open Date
    Mar 15, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $150,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    BSEE23
    Portal ID
    64242
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Enhancing public boating safety.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY24>/span>