California · Environment & water

Environment and Water Grants for California Nonprofits

Funding for environmental protection, climate resilience, conservation, water systems, habitat, and natural-resource work available to California nonprofits.

What qualifies for this directory?

Listings require confirmed nonprofit eligibility, California availability, and direct environmental, conservation, climate, or water evidence in the source record.

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Directory snapshot

Application effort

Light87
Moderate0
High17

Deadline outlook

Next 30 days9
31–90 days5
More than 90 days11
Rolling or not stated79
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program

USDA-RUS

Funds may be used to pay expenses associated with providing technical assistance and/or training (TAT) to: Identify and evaluate solutions to water problems…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $0
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenNationwideHigh effort

National Parks Business Plan Internship

DOI-NPS

The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and…

Deadline
Jan 4, 2027
Award
Up to $1,700,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program (HEGS)

NSF

The objective of the Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program is to support basic scientific research about the nature, causes, consequences, or…

Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support

NSF

Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that: Improves understanding of…

Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Arctic Research Opportunities

NSF

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals to the Arctic Sciences Section in the Office of Polar Programs…

Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Award
$330,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)

NSF

The objective of the Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) program is to advance scientific discovery and innovation by enhancing the security and…

Deadline
Jan 20, 2027
Award
Up to $1,200,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenNationwideHigh effort

ROSS Rapid Response Program

HUD

The ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP) awards one-time assistance via a cost-reimbursable grant for service coordination and limited direct services for residents of…

Deadline
Jan 25, 2027
Award
Up to $250,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)

NSF

Our world is at a pivotal moment where the boundaries dividing the physical and social worlds from the cyber world have become blurred. Cyberspace has evolved from…

Deadline
Jan 25, 2027
Award
Up to $1,200,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork

NSF

Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that requires logistical support…

Deadline
Jun 1, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26

Department of Parks and Recreation

The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the construction of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways.

Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26

Department of Parks and Recreation

The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the operation and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways.

Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Proposition 4 – Water Recycling

State Water Resources Control Board

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

Deadline
Jun 30, 2030
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Environment

Original directory analysis

What the current environment & water landscape tells applicants

Opportunity composition

87 opportunities are California-specific and 17 are nationwide programs available without a captured California conflict. State sources represent the largest captured funder group.

Deadline pressure

9 verified opportunities have a captured deadline in the next 30 days. Applicants should prioritize eligibility confirmation and registration checks before drafting, especially when a federal submission system is involved.

Application workload

Light is the most common estimated effort level, covering 87 listings. This estimate reflects captured registrations, attachments, narrative, budget, and cost-share signals—not a predicted number of hours.

This analysis is recalculated from the directory’s currently verified membership. Missing award amounts are excluded, and changing source facts can alter these patterns on the next aggregation run.

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Sources and method

Every listing retains its official source and must meet this directory’s current eligibility rules.

How listings and totals are calculated

Automated rules normalize source categories and identify funding-use phrases; each classification preserves its triggering text. Headline totals include only verified, currently relevant opportunities with explicit nonprofit evidence.

Aggregates refresh daily. The page’s last-modified signal changes only when membership, material source facts, statistics, or editorial copy changes. Missing award amounts are never treated as zero.

Frequently asked questions

How many environment & water are currently available?

We currently count 104 verified, relevant opportunities with confirmed nonprofit eligibility. 104 are open and 0 are forecasted. The count changes when official sources add, close, or materially revise grants.

How does a grant qualify for this environment & water page?

Listings require confirmed nonprofit eligibility, California availability, and direct environmental, conservation, climate, or water evidence in the source record.

Are nationwide grants included?

Yes. 17 nationwide opportunities are included because their captured eligibility does not conflict with California availability. They are labeled “Nationwide,” not California-specific.

How current is this directory?

Source records and aggregates are checked on a daily cadence. “New,” “closing soon,” and “recently changed” groups are calculated from the latest verified records; applicants should still confirm final terms on the official source before applying.

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