Grants in California

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 2,807 Grants in California — 40 open right now, across 121 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is July 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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2,807total grants
40open now
121agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Jul 22next deadline
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 💰 $100,000 – $204,500
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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 – $7,555,327
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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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OPEN Hard to apply

WaterSMART: Applied Science Grants

Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and local entities as they plan and implement…

🏛 Bureau of Reclamation 📋 CFDA 15.557 ⏰ Apr 13, 2027 💰 up to $400,000
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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 💰 $2,000,000 – $2,500,000
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OPEN Hard 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 💰 $10,000 – $2,999,977
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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 2,807 grants in california, of which 40 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 July 22, 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 2,807 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.