Grants in California

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 2,850 Grants in California — 89 open right now, across 125 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is September 8, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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2,850total grants
89open now
125agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Sep 8next deadline
CLOSING SOON 26 days left Moderate to apply

California Investment and Innovation Program (Cal IIP) 2027

The Legislature designed Cal IIP to provide grants enhancing the capacity and ability of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to provide programs including technical assistance and…

🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California) ⏰ Oct 1, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $375,000
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CLOSING SOON 30 days left Moderate to apply

California Serves Grant Program 2026-27

The California Department of Education invites eligible local educational agencies, which include school districts, county offices of education, or charter schools, to apply for a California…

🏛 CA Department of Education (California) ⏰ Oct 5, 2026 💰 up to $500,000
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OPEN 34 days left Hard to apply

FY 2027-28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant

The Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program was created to support the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. The California Legislature…

🏛 Department of Transportation (California) ⏰ Oct 9, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $700,000
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OPEN 38 days left Hard to apply

Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2

Early Infrastructure Projects fund heat-related infrastructure planning and a demonstration project that tests proposed approaches. Awards range from $750,000 to $1.2 million. Advanced Infrastructure Projects fund…

🏛 Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (California) ⏰ Oct 13, 2026 💰 $750,000 – $4,500,000
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OPEN 40 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) ⏰ Oct 15, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $375,000
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OPEN 47 days left Moderate to apply

Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

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…

🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California) ⏰ Oct 22, 2026 💰 $500,001 – $3,000,000
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OPEN 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 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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Frequently asked questions

How many grants in california are available?
Grantoria currently lists 2,850 grants in california, of which 89 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 8, 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 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 2,850 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.