Grants for Rural Communities in California

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 76 Grants for Rural Communities in California — 3 open right now, across 38 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $30M. The next application deadline is September 4, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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76total grants
3open now
38agencies
$1K–$30Mfunding range
Sep 4next deadline
OPEN 55 days left Hard to apply

Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026

Tribal Wildfire Resilience grants fund projects that serve California Native American tribes, support Traditional Ecological Knowledge and cultural fire, improve forest health through forest fuels reduction,…

🏛 Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (California) ⏰ Sep 10, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $214,999
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OPEN Hard to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA

B. Eligible Activities 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $500 – $100,000
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Grants in California by focus area

Environment (2436) Education (2182) Healthcare (2097) Community Development (1914) Workforce Development (1728) Agriculture (1548) Emergency Preparedness (1431) Technology / Innovation (1404) Clean Energy (958) Food Systems (941) Environmental Justice (432) Public Health (295)

Grants in California by applicant

Nonprofits (2443) Public Authority (2397) Tribal Nation (2145) Small Business (SBA-defined) (1789) Individuals (1567) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (721) County Government (611) City / Municipal Government (578) Low-income (499) Public K-12 School (458) Tribal Organization (215) Community Health Center (184)

Frequently asked questions

How many grants for rural communities in california are available?
Grantoria currently lists 76 grants for rural communities in california, of which 3 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 September 4, 2026 — about 49 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $30M, 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 grants for rural communities 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.

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