Grants in California

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 2,881 Grants in California — 12 open right now, across 129 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 29, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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2,881total grants
12open now
129agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 29next deadline
OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for fiscal year (FY) 2026 from existing initiatives of the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI)…

🏛 Agricultural Marketing Service 📋 CFDA 10.176 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026 💰 $2,300,000 – $3,450,000
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OPEN 49 days left Hard to apply

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), announces a competitive notice of funding opportunity to provide high-quality Head Start Preschool (HSP)…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OHS 📋 CFDA 93.600 ⏰ Dec 15, 2026 💰 $1,005,287 – $79,657,340
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OPEN 50 days left Hard to apply

F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026

This Notice of Funding Opportunity requests pre-proposals, and then later full applications, for the implementation of State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans (SIANSMP) that…

🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service 📋 CFDA 15.608 ⏰ Dec 16, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $150,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA

1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $2,500 – $750,000
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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 💰 $10,000 – $35,000
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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 – $6,300,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 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) ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program

The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions to address their water management needs. This…

🏛 Bureau of Reclamation 📋 CFDA 15.554 ⏰ Feb 15, 2028 💰 $50,000 – $300,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants in california are available?
Grantoria currently lists 2,881 grants in california, of which 12 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 October 29, 2026 — about 2 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for grants in california?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but grants in california in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public Authority, Tribal Nation and Small Business (SBA-defined). Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $5B, 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 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.

About grants in California

California grants support critical environmental and social initiatives through federal agencies like the Geological Survey and National Park Service. With 2,881 active grants available, this category emphasizes research, pilot programs, and capacity building across climate change mitigation, environmental justice, and land conservation efforts.

Most California grants range from $1 to $500K, with 75% using competitive applications. Primary recipients include 501C3 public charities, public universities, and state government agencies, particularly those serving Native American communities. Note that half require cost-sharing, so filtering by this requirement early helps identify realistic funding opportunities.