Grants in California
Browse 82 open and upcoming grants tagged for California, plus 1,196 nationwide grants your organization can apply for. Our database includes federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and community groups.
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Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
openDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) is made from shredded tires as an alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates that is: Lightweight Free-draining Less expensive Eligible Applicants Include: -All California local government entities, including cities, counties, and cities and counties. -Special…
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LA County TECH (CEA-LAT) Grant – Round 3
openPublic Utilities Commission
Who Can Apply? Round 3 is a limited funding opportunity. Applicants must: Be headquartered in ZIP Code 91326. Meet all applicable CEA-LAT Grant Program eligibility requirements. Request no more than $75,000 in grant funding. Not have previously received funding through the CEA-LAT Grant Program…
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Quantum FAST Challenge
openGovernor's Office of Business and Economic Development
The Quantum FAST Challenge is a competitive grant program that seeks to strengthen California's quantum ecosystem by funding projects in two priority areas: (1) Education and workforce development projects that build the talent pipeline that quantum technologies require; and (2) Applied use case…
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Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application
openDepartment of Health Care Access and Information
This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1.Establishing procedures to identify, recruit, and admit registered nurse trainees who possess…
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Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program
openDepartment of Health Care Services
This two-year funding opportunity will provide Medi-Cal provider organizations with funding, training, and technical assistance to build strong clinical, operational, and billing infrastructure. This funding aims to strengthen care teams, standardize workflows, enhance electronic health record…
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Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27
openDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery
In order to facilitate increased recycling of empty glass beverage containers in the state, the department shall create the Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be to assist in funding regional pilot programs furnishing bins…
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Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26
openDepartment of Parks and Recreation
These grants are available to organizations that offer on-the-water boating safety education courses. Courses offered should be designed to enhance boater knowledge of boating laws, practical handling of vessels on the water, weather and water conditions, rules of the road, and equipment…
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Rice Incentive Program
openSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
The goal of the Rice Incentive Program is to fund rice conversion projects on areas with highly organic soils in the Delta to 1) stop or reverse ongoing subsidence, 2) reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 3) maintain agricultural viability of land below sea level, and 4) provide overwintering habitat…
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The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27
openDepartment of Parks and Recreation
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to develop and maintain Recreational Trails and trail-related facilities for motorized Recreational Trail uses. This includes acquisition, development and rehabilitation of trails and facilities, construction and maintenance of trails, purchase…
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Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
openDepartment of Transportation
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), codified as Section 148 of Title 23, United States Code (23 U.S.C §148), is a core federal-aid program with the purpose to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The Division of Local Assistance…
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2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program
openCA Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is currently accepting proposals for the 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) competitive grant solicitation. Authority for CNIP is derived from California Food and Agriculture Code Section 49010-49016…
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2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program
openTransportation Commission
Regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions and Caltrans are eligible to apply for program funds through the nomination of projects. All projects nominated must be identified in a currently adopted regional transportation plan and an existing comprehensive corridor…
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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines
| Grant Name | Funder | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | $1 - $375K | Oct 15, 2026 |
| LA County TECH (CEA-LAT) Grant – Round 3 | Public Utilities Commission | Up to $75K | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Quantum FAST Challenge | Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development | $50K - $500K | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application | Department of Health Care Access and Information | Up to $2.7M | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program | Department of Health Care Services | $500K - $700K | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27 | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | $250K - $4M | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26 | Department of Parks and Recreation | $1 - $62K | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Rice Incentive Program | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Up to $3.5M | Oct 30, 2026 |
| The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27 | Department of Parks and Recreation | Up to $3M | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) | Department of Transportation | $100K - $10M | Nov 2, 2026 |
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