Grants in California
Browse 73 open and upcoming grants tagged for California, plus 1,562 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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12 grants on this page, worth up to $62.2M combined.
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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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Community Arts Grants (Fall Cycle)
openArts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC)
October 5th - November 2nd Amount: Up to $7,500 annually Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with a total revenue up to $3 million. Each organization can receive one grant per year and must complete the final report for any previous grant before applying again.
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Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists
openSacramento Region Community Foundation
Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists October 5, 2026 November 2, 2026
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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 Truckee Core Values Fund
openTahoe Truckee Community Foundation
2026 Truckee Core Values Fund: Application Cycle Open: October 12 - November 16.
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2027-2028 Chula Vista Community Foundation Grant Cycle: Student Learning
openChula Vista Community Foundation
The Chula Vista Community Foundation is accepting proposals for impactful educational programs that support Chula Vista students in grades 6 - 12 Amount: Requests can be between $10,000 and up to $30,000. Eligibility: Educational programs supporting Chula Vista students in grades 6-12 to address…
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2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program
openTransportation Commission
Eligible applicants apply for program funds through the nomination of projects. All projects nominated must be identified in a currently adopted regional transportation plan. The Commission is required to evaluate and select submitted applications based on the following criteria: Freight System…
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REHABILITATIVE INVESTMENT GRANTS FOR HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION (RIGHT) GRANT 4.0
openCA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
RIGHT 4.0 funds may be used to sustain or expand a currently existing trauma-informed, rehabilitative and/or restorative justice program. Organizations may utilize funds to provide a new program within an institution where trauma-informed, rehabilitative and/or restorative justice the program is…
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Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
openGovernor's Office of Business and Economic Development
On November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). In its statement of purpose and intent, AUMA calls for regulating cannabis in a way that “reduces barriers to entry into the legal, regulated market.” GO-Biz…
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Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery
openDepartment of Fish and Wildlife
Eligible projects should be focused on: Managing habitat connectivity and linkage protection, including maintenance and installation of Mojave Desert tortoise fencing along roads within and near the Tortoise Conservation Area corridors to concentrate desert tortoise and increase adult survivorship…
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2027 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
openCA Department of Food and Agriculture
For the 2027 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC FMNP and SFMNP, CDFA is seeking project proposals from qualified entities to support nutrition incentive shoppers and/or to distribute nutrition incentives to shoppers using a) WIC fruit and vegetable benefits (also known as Cash Value Benefits or CVB), b)…
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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines
| Grant Name | Funder | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27 | Department of Parks and Recreation | Up to $3M | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Community Arts Grants (Fall Cycle) | Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) | Varies | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists | Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Varies | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) | Department of Transportation | $100K - $10M | Nov 2, 2026 |
| 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program | CA Department of Food and Agriculture | $50K - $12.5M | Nov 3, 2026 |
| 2026 Truckee Core Values Fund | Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | Varies | Nov 16, 2026 |
| 2027-2028 Chula Vista Community Foundation Grant Cycle: Student Learning | Chula Vista Community Foundation | Varies | Nov 19, 2026 |
| 2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program | Transportation Commission | Up to $1288.0M | Nov 20, 2026 |
| REHABILITATIVE INVESTMENT GRANTS FOR HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION (RIGHT) GRANT 4.0 | CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation | Up to $19.4M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions | Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development | Up to $15M | Dec 1, 2026 |
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