Grants for State, Local & Tribal Governments

Ocean Protection Council · $250K–$750K

Only California Native American tribes (and nonprofits working in that capacity) are eligible for this Ocean Protection Council program, which funds tribal-led planning to assess and adapt to sea level rise impacts on tribal cultural resources, ancestral lands, and lifeways. Projects are expected to range from about $250,000 to $750,000 and may cover pre-planning (visioning, outreach, data collection, vulnerability assessments) or planning activities. Applications are accepted on a rolling, quarterly basis and reviewed non-competitively first-come, first-served, so eligibility is narrow and geographically limited to California.

Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program · Amount varies

This is a forecast placeholder for the VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program, which funds community organizations that provide transitional housing and supportive services to homeless veterans. Specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; GPD grants generally go to nonprofits and state, local, or tribal government entities operating veteran housing programs. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for exact terms before applying.

Department of Housing and Community Development · Amount varies

Only eligible California Tribal Entities may apply to this Homekey Tribal NOFA from the California Department of Housing and Community Development; funds are available solely and exclusively to tribes. The money supports developing multifamily affordable rental housing for homeless and at-risk populations, including new construction, rehabilitation, manufactured housing, or conversion of non-residential space to permanent housing. Eligibility is narrow and limited to California tribal entities, so most nonprofits and businesses do not qualify.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living program provides disaster assistance funding to State Units on Aging and tribal organizations to support older adults affected by major disasters. Eligibility is expected to be limited to designated State Units on Aging and tribal aging organizations, with award amounts and deadlines not yet announced. This is narrow eligibility that generally excludes typical nonprofits, businesses, and individuals.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Food and Drug Administration cooperative agreement to strengthen antibiotic resistance surveillance (NARMS) in retail food specimens. Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; cooperative agreements of this kind typically go to state/public health agencies and research institutions. Check the full notice before planning to apply.

U.S. Mission to Italy · $10K–$100K

Open to U.S. and Italian registered not-for-profits, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions; for-profit businesses are not listed as eligible. The U.S. Mission to Italy funds cultural and exchange programs (roughly $10,000 to $100,000) that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties, and every program must include a significant American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts/organizations. Priority areas include countering disinformation, STEM and entrepreneurship, American Studies, English language study, and media literacy.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) opportunity for treatment, recovery, and workforce support related to substance use. Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; SAMHSA grants of this kind often go to states, tribes, community organizations, and treatment providers. Confirm who can apply once the full notice is released.

San Diego River Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply to this San Diego River Conservancy program funded by California's Proposition 4. It supports hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education. Award amounts and a deadline are not listed; projects are likely tied to the San Diego region.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · $50K–$2M

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply to this San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy wildfire prevention program. It funds fire prevention planning, fuel reduction, invasive species management, and forest-health/restoration work in the San Gabriel Mountains, foothills, and surrounding hills, with awards roughly $50,000 to $2,000,000. Applications proceed in two phases (concept proposal, then full application), and cost share is considered during review, so applicants should be prepared to discuss matching funds.

Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply to this Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy program funded by California's Proposition 4 climate bond. It funds projects that reduce climate-change risks and improve climate resilience, with priority on meaningful, direct benefits to disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, tribes, and vulnerable populations. Specific award amounts and a deadline are not stated; projects must serve the Conservancy's region and goals.

CA Energy Commission · Amount varies

Only tribal governments are eligible for this CA Energy Commission program, which provides cost share to support federal funding applications for the Carbon Removal Innovation Support System (CRISP) focused on direct air capture of atmospheric carbon. Eligible work includes technology research, development, demonstrations, and pilot test centers; projects that benefit petroleum or gas production (including enhanced oil/gas recovery) are not eligible. Award amounts and a deadline are not listed.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type, subject to NSF clarifications) for this National Science Foundation Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems program. It funds innovative research in circuit and system hardware, signal processing, communications, and sensing systems across applications such as healthcare, communications, transportation, energy, and security. No fixed award amount or deadline is stated, and standard NSF limits on foreign organizations apply, so awards typically go to U.S. institutions.

CA Energy Commission · Amount varies

This California Energy Commission program provides cost-share funding to help applicants match federal clean-energy awards, and it is open to individuals and public agencies. The eligible projects vary depending on which federal funding opportunity you are pursuing, so you must already be tied to a qualifying federal opportunity listed in the solicitation. Funding amounts are not specified, and applicants generally need a corresponding federal award to use these matching funds.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $1M–$1.5M

This NSF initiative funds research networks to advance K-12 mathematics education by combining the science of learning, education practice, and data science. It is open to U.S. institutions of higher education, U.S. non-profit non-academic research organizations, and federally recognized tribal nations; for-profit businesses and individuals cannot apply directly. Phase I awards range from about $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, and Phase II is open only to Phase I awardees.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, this California Wildlife Conservation Board program funds projects that measurably increase stream flow, including planning, scientific studies, implementation, and water-rights acquisition for in-stream flow. Priority goes to projects in critical salmonid watersheds, watershed/regional approaches, and efforts that enhance Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta outflows. Funding amounts are not stated; projects must align with California water and anadromous-fish objectives, so this is geographically limited to California.

Bureau of Land Management · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Joint Fire Science Program opportunity run jointly by USDA and the U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management) to fund wildland fire science research. It typically suits researchers and institutions working on fire management and ecology. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, so applicants should monitor for the full solicitation.

Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) draft Community Noise Mitigation Program from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, which generally funds projects in communities near military installations. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published; these programs typically support local governments and public agencies rather than individuals or businesses. Check the official notice when it posts before assuming you qualify.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NHTSA opportunity related to State Electronic Crash Data Collection, supporting improvements to how states collect and report electronic motor-vehicle crash data. These awards are typically directed to state government agencies (such as state highway safety or transportation offices), so eligibility is likely limited to government entities. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) federal opportunity from the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to support a Partnership for a Disaster Health Response System, which generally funds development of regional health care coalitions and infrastructure to respond to disasters and public health emergencies. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; these awards typically go to health systems, hospitals, and partnered organizations rather than individuals. Review the official notice when released to confirm who may apply.

Bureau of Indian Affairs · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Bureau of Indian Affairs opportunity related to wildland fire response for the Osage Nation. As a single-source/tribe-specific opportunity, eligibility is restricted to the Osage Nation. Funding amounts and deadlines have not been published; check the full announcement when released for details.