Grants for State, Local & Tribal Governments

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund National Resource Centers serving older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, typically providing training, technical assistance, and resources to improve aging services for these populations. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; awards like this generally go to organizations with demonstrated expertise serving Native elder communities. Review the official notice when released for exact eligibility and funding terms.

Bureau of Reclamation · $25K–$1.5M

The Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Drought Response Program funds drought-resilience projects (water storage and distribution improvements, source diversification, decision tools, and drought contingency planning), with awards from about $25,000 up to $1,500,000. Category A applicants are states, tribes, irrigation and water districts, and similar entities with water or power delivery authority located in the 17 Western states and listed U.S. territories; Category B is nonprofit conservation organizations partnering with a Category A entity. Federal entities, individuals, and institutions of higher education are not eligible, and applicants are limited to the Western U.S. and named territories. Some restrictions apply by location for drought contingency plans.

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · $5M–$20M

Open to individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments, and other legal entities for large, regional wildfire and landscape resilience projects in California, funded by CAL FIRE. Eligible work includes fuels reduction, prescribed and cultural fire, reforestation, biomass utilization, and related planning, with awards ranging from $5 million to $20 million. This is a competitive, multi-partner program that favors applicants with strong administrative and technical capacity, and concept proposals are due 3 p.m. PDT on June 30, 2026.

Indian Health Service · Amount varies

This forecasted Indian Health Service program (CAReS) addresses dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian communities. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, but IHS awards are typically limited to tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations, which narrows who can apply. Check the full announcement for applicant requirements and funding levels.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects funded under California's Proposition 68 (the 2018 drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access bond) and administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. It funds river, parks, water, climate, and outdoor-access work, with this offering focused on the San Fernando Valley river area in California. Individuals and businesses are not eligible, and projects must fit the geographic and program scope; award amounts and deadlines are not stated here.

Department of Parks and Recreation · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through California's Department of Parks and Recreation. The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program funds planning, acquisition, development, maintenance, operation, restoration, and conservation of trails and facilities for Off-Highway Motor Vehicle use, plus OHV safety and education programs. Individuals and private businesses are not eligible; award amounts and deadlines are not stated here.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity for intervention research to improve Native American health. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; NIH research grants of this type generally go to universities, research institutions, and tribal organizations rather than individuals. There may be requirements for tribal partnership or community engagement; check the official notice when it is released.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This forecasted HUD opportunity is a multi-year Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Family Unification Program (FUP), which provides housing vouchers to help families and youth at risk of separation or homelessness. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; FUP funds are typically awarded to public housing agencies working with child-welfare partners, which narrows eligibility. Review the formal NOFO for applicant requirements.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through California's Wildlife Conservation Board for projects in and around the American River Parkway. It funds habitat acquisition and restoration, public access and recreation improvements, interpretive and educational facilities, invasive-species control, and stormwater capture/treatment within the Lower American River area. Note that all projects must first be recommended by the Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee; individuals and businesses are not eligible, and amounts and deadlines are not stated here.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through California's Wildlife Conservation Board for climate adaptation and resiliency projects. It funds protection and restoration of ecosystems on natural and working lands, carbon sequestration, and adaptation practices, and projects must align with state plans such as the Safeguarding California Plan and the State Wildlife Action Plan. Individuals and businesses are not eligible; award amounts and deadlines are not stated here.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted SAMHSA Project AWARE opportunity to advance mental health awareness, wellness, and resiliency for school-aged youth through school-based and community partnerships. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; Project AWARE awards have historically gone to state and tribal education or mental health agencies and local education partners, which is relatively narrow. Review the official notice of funding opportunity when released to confirm whether your organization qualifies.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) SAMHSA opportunity under the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative for Community Treatment and Service Centers (CTS), which fund organizations providing trauma-informed mental health treatment and services to children and families affected by traumatic stress. These awards typically go to community service providers such as nonprofits, hospitals, universities, and public agencies. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Amount varies

Administered in California by Cal OES, FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds plans and projects that reduce the impact of future natural disasters, becoming available after a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Eligible subapplicants are state agencies, local governments, special districts, federally recognized tribes, and some private nonprofits; applicants generally must have a FEMA-approved local hazard mitigation plan to qualify for project grants (or can apply for funding to create one). Notices of Interest are accepted on an ongoing basis; planning grants are capped at $150,000 for single-jurisdiction and $250,000 for multi-jurisdiction plans, and federal cost-share/match rules apply.

Department of Transportation · Amount varies

Open only to public agencies through California's Department of Transportation, this reimbursable grant supplements the federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for airport development or planning. The state pays up to 5% of the total AIP grant, capped at $200,000 per project, and the project must already be listed in the State Capital Improvement Plan. Work cannot begin until the state issues a notice to proceed; because it reimburses a portion of a federal grant, applicants must secure the underlying AIP funding and front the costs. Nonprofits, businesses, and individuals are not eligible.

Administration for Children and Families - ANA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families (Administration for Native Americans) opportunity supporting Native American language preservation and maintenance. Such ANA awards are typically limited to tribes, tribal organizations, and Native nonprofits, a narrow eligibility pool. Funding amounts, eligibility specifics, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the full announcement before applying.

San Diego River Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for nature-based, multi-benefit projects in the San Diego River watershed, such as land conservation, flood and fire risk reduction, water quality, habitat restoration, public access, invasive species removal, and cultural/tribal preservation. Funded by the San Diego River Conservancy under Proposition 4, with priority on disadvantaged communities. No award amount or deadline is stated; applicants should confirm geographic scope (San Diego River area) and current funding rounds with the Conservancy.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection, restoration, and urban creek enhancement projects under California's Proposition 1 (Water Code). Administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy as a competitive grant program; projects must also advance an objective of the California Water Action Plan. No award amount or deadline is listed, and funding is geographically tied to the Conservancy's jurisdiction, so confirm project location eligibility before applying.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training opportunity, which typically funds organizations to train community members to recognize and respond to mental health and crisis situations. Past versions have been open to government entities, tribes, schools, and nonprofits, but the specific eligibility for this announcement has not been published. Award amounts and deadlines are also not yet posted. Interested organizations should watch for the full announcement to confirm who may apply.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) opportunity related to Assertive Community Treatment, an evidence-based model of intensive community mental health services. It is typically directed at community behavioral health providers and similar organizations rather than individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been posted.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted SAMHSA grant to fund Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers providing the full continuum of opioid use disorder treatment and recovery services. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; awards of this type typically go to treatment providers and community organizations. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.