Grants in California

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 2,850 Grants in California — 31 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
31open now
125agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Sep 8next deadline
ROLLING 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/ 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 – $200,000
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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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ROLLING Hard to apply

Proposition 4 – Water Recycling

Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native…

🏛 State Water Resources Control Board (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2030 💰 $150,000 – $15,000,000
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ROLLING Moderate to apply

Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program

Designed to fund debt service reserves for the financing of acquisition, renovation, or construction of charter school facilities, or the refinancing of existing charter school facility…

🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2021 💰 up to $147,000,000
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ROLLING Moderate to apply

Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)

The Charter School Facility Grant Program provides annual grants to offset annual on-going facility costs for charter schools that service a high-percentage of students eligible for…

🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California) ⏰ Apr 19, 2019 💰 $100,000 – $250,000
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ROLLING Hard to apply

Orphan Site Cleanup Fund

Senate Bill 445 (Hill, chapter 547, statutes of 2014), effective September 25, 2014, changed the OSCF eligibility criteria by not limiting the program to brownfield sites.…

🏛 State Water Resources Control Board (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2021 💰 $100,000 – $1,000,000
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ROLLING Moderate to apply

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning

The Division of Financial Assistant (DFA), State Water Board manages the DWSRF program and prioritizes financing for projects that address the most serious human health risks,…

🏛 State Water Resources Control Board (California) ⏰ Jun 15, 2020 💰 $250,000 – $500,000
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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction

The Division of Financial Assistant (DFA), State Water Board manages the DWSRF program and prioritizes financing for projects that address the most serious human health risks,…

🏛 State Water Resources Control Board (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2023 💰 $2,000,000 – $10,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants in california are available?
Grantoria currently lists 2,850 grants in california, of which 31 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.