California funding directory

California Grants for Nonprofits

Find California-specific and nationwide grants that explicitly name nonprofit organizations as eligible applicants. California programs and nationwide opportunities are labeled separately so applicants can understand the true geographic scope.

What qualifies: Included grants must be currently relevant, source verified, explicitly open to nonprofits, and either California-specific or nationwide without a conflicting geographic restriction.

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Application effort

Light134
Moderate0
High107

Deadline outlook

Next 30 days38
31–90 days35
More than 90 days34
Rolling or not stated134
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

DOT-NHTSA

While the agency will consider innovative enhancements to existing countermeasures, the goal is to develop evidence-based projects that are scalable and transferable for use by State and local law enforcement agencies. The primary intent of this of the…

Best for: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification), Transportation

Deadline
Sep 1, 2027
Award
Up to $20,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH

DOD-AMC

The purpose of this combined Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35 and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.204 (henceforth referred to as “BAA”) is to solicit…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research

Deadline
Nov 20, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH

DOD-AMC

The purpose of this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35 and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.204 (henceforth referred to as “BAA”) is to solicit research…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Education, Research

Deadline
Jan 4, 2028
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants (T03)

HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA

The goal of the training grant program is to enhance the quality and availability of safety training for United States commercial fishermen. Availability includes the frequency, geographic considerations, channels or partners of dissemination, culturally…

Best for: Health, Human Services, Education

Deadline
Jan 31, 2028
Award
Up to $975,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

NDEP STEM Open NFO

DOD-WHS

This is an open NFO, applicants may apply to this posting or subsequent amendments for specific STEM activities. See the Related Documents tab for the full NFO, and amendments announcing new funding opportunities. The Department of War (DoW) Office of…

Best for: Education, Workforce Development, Community Development

Deadline
Feb 8, 2028
Award
Up to $10,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

DOD-AMC

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which sets forth research areas of interest to the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016 of the Federal…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Equipment, Research

Deadline
Apr 30, 2028
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes

NSF

Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes are national resources that aim to advance research in the mathematical sciences through programs supporting discovery and dissemination of knowledge in mathematics and statistics and enhancing connections to…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline
Mar 14, 2029
Award
Up to $6,500,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS

DOD-AMC

This BAA sets forth research areas of interest to the Army Applications Lab (AAL). This BAA is issued under paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the competitive selection of basic and applied research…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research

Deadline
Apr 4, 2029
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

DOC-NIST

NIST is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in the U.S., to be considered for funding by the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO).

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research

Deadline
Sep 30, 2029
Award
$10,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement

DOD-AMC-ACCAPGN

The Soldier Center is seeking solutions in the following scientific and technical areas: Combat Feeding & Equipment – Ration development, field feeding systems Soldier Protection & Survivability – Headborne protection, modular armor, chemical/biological…

Best for: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification), Health, Equipment

Deadline
Feb 27, 2030
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
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 recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and…

Best for: Environment & Water

Deadline
Jun 30, 2030
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs: No Deadline Pilot

NSF

With this solicitation, the Division of Chemistry is piloting the removal of deadlines for the submission of proposals to the CLP, CSD and CTMC Programs. The no-deadline pilot seeks to assess the benefits and challenges of removing deadlines in proposal…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants

CA Department of Food and Agriculture

Project Scope: The Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), the primary vector of the beet curly top virus or development of enhancements to…

Best for: Agriculture, Science, Technology

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Nature Based Solutions – Wildlife Corridors

Department of Fish and Wildlife

For connectivity planning and implementation projects consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan, the state’s efforts on connectivity, and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report or efforts to allow fish and wildlife the freedom to roam in…

Best for: Environment & Water

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

The purpose of this investment is to further the purposes of the California Global Warming Solutions Act (Assembly Bill 32), reduce methane emissions from landfills and further GHG reductions in upstream resource management and manufacturing processes;…

Best for: Energy, Environment & Water

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program

Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) provides funding to implement the three broad objectives of the California Water Action Plan: more reliable water supplies, the restoration of important species and…

Best for: Environment & Water

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Lower Los Angeles River: The Lower Los Angeles River program area encompasses 1.5 miles on each side of the river’s lower 19-miles, from the City of Vernon to the City of Long Beach. The Lower Los Angeles River Revitalization Plan (LLARRP) describes…

Best for: Disadvantaged Communities, Education, Environment & Water

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Life and Environments Through Time

NSF

The Life and Environments Through Time (LET) program supports research that advances knowledge about the patterns and processes relating to the origin and evolution of Earth’s climate, environments, life, and sedimentary record. This research takes place…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant

Department of Public Health

This grant opportunity allows Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), non-profit organizations, consumer advocacy organizations, and more to apply for funding to execute projects to improve the lives of SNF residents. Examples of projects include, but are not…

Best for: Health & Human Services

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Up to $36,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy

The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for regional projects to improve local fire prevention capacity, improve forest health and resilience, and reduce the risk of wildfire spreading into populated areas from wildlands pursuant to…

Best for: Parks & Recreation

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1

Ocean Protection Council

The SB 1 Grant Program aims to provide funding for sea level rise (SLR) adaptation planning to help prepare communities for the impacts of climate change. While many jurisdictions have advanced planning already underway or complete, many others have yet…

Best for: Disadvantaged Communities, Disaster Prevention & Relief, Environment & Water

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue

Wildlife Conservation Board

Eligible activities under this program include: Provide grants for the restoration or enhancement of California prairie and other appropriate breeding habitat for monarch butterflies and pollinators on private and public lands. Provide grants for the…

Best for: Environment & Water

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Desert Conservation Program

Wildlife Conservation Board

The Desert Conservation Program includes the following actions: Protect, preserve, and restore the natural, cultural, and physical resources of the portions of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts region in California through the acquisition, restoration, and…

Best for: Environment & Water

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Riparian Habitat Conservation

Wildlife Conservation Board

The goal of the CRHCP is to protect, preserve, and restore riparian habitats throughout California. Typical riparian projects include, but are not limited to: Restoration of riparian vegetation and re-establishing floodplain connectivity. Active or…

Best for: Environment & Water

Deadline
Not stated
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed

Original directory analysis

What the current california grants landscape tells applicants

Opportunity composition

134 opportunities are California-specific and 107 are nationwide programs available without a captured California conflict. State sources represent the largest captured funder group.

Deadline pressure

38 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 134 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

Listings come from the official source URL retained on each grant record. 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. Nationwide grants are labeled separately from California-specific programs.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many california grants are currently available?

We currently count 241 verified, relevant opportunities with confirmed nonprofit eligibility. 241 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 california grants page?

Included grants must be currently relevant, source verified, explicitly open to nonprofits, and either California-specific or nationwide without a conflicting geographic restriction.

Are nationwide grants included?

Yes. 107 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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