Environmental Justice Grants in California

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 350 Environmental Justice Grants in California — 15 open right now, across 50 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $550M. The next application deadline is June 4, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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350total grants
15open now
50agencies
$1K–$550Mfunding range
Jun 4next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2026)

Proposal applications will be accepted for the types of projects outlined in the solicitation, subject to the funding program criteria. Priority 1 Projects are those that…

🏛 Department of Fish and Wildlife (California) ⏰ Jun 4, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $2,000,000
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CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

Urban Greening 2026

The 2026 Urban Greening Grant Program will solicit Step 1 Concept Proposals (between May 4-June 4) and extend invitations to submit Step 2 Full Proposals in…

🏛 CA Natural Resources Agency (California) ⏰ Jun 4, 2026 💰 $200,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 22 days left Moderate to apply

Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program

The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start up costs for bag drop recycling programs in order to increase the California Refund Value (CRV)…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $2,500,000
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OPEN 22 days left Hard to apply

Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant

The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start-up costs for establishing a recycling center to increase the California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container redemption…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $3,000,000
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OPEN 22 days left Hard to apply

Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program

The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start up costs for bag drop recycling programs in order to increase the California Refund Value (CRV)…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $2,500,000
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OPEN 22 days left Hard to apply

Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant

The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start-up costs for mobile recycling programs to increase the California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container redemption opportunities…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $2,500,000
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OPEN 29 days left Hard to apply

Redemption Innovation Grant Program

Eligible Applicants Private, nonprofit entities, in addition to being registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State, must also be registered and in…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $10,000,000
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OPEN 45 days left Moderate to apply

Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program

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…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Jul 16, 2026 💰 up to $375,000
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OPEN 46 days left Hard to apply

Sea Otter Recovery

Conservancy priority for the funding is for projects that advance the evaluation of sea otter reintroduction as a potential recovery strategy for southern sea otters in…

🏛 Coastal Conservancy (California) ⏰ Jul 17, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many environmental justice grants in california are available?
Grantoria currently lists 350 environmental justice grants in california, of which 15 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 4, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for environmental justice grants in california?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but environmental justice grants in california in this category most often support: Public Authority, Nonprofits, Tribal Nation and City / Municipal Government. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $550M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse environmental justice grants in california, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.