Grants for State, Local & Tribal Governments

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant supports states in implementing the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. Funding of this type typically goes to state government agencies and their partners rather than to individuals or general small businesses. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so confirm the details in the official notice before preparing an application.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) HUD Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, which generally funds the identification and remediation of housing-related health and safety hazards. Programs of this type are typically aimed at state and local governments and similar entities rather than individuals; specific eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published. Review the official notice of funding availability when it is released.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This is a forecasted HUD grant for the Older Adults Home Modification Program, which funds low-cost home modifications to help low-income older adults age safely in place. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; such awards typically go to nonprofits, state/local governments, and similar organizations rather than individuals. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

California's Wildlife Conservation Board offers this Inland Wetland Conservation Program for nonprofit organizations, local and state public agencies, federal agencies, and tribal governments to acquire, restore, and enhance wetlands and wildlife-friendly habitat. Projects must be in California's Central Valley region (roughly Red Bluff to Bakersfield, across nine specified basins). Funding is geographically restricted to that area, and award amounts and deadlines are not specified in this listing.

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

The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy offers this grant for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments to fund multi-benefit projects along the Lower Los Angeles River (a defined 19-mile corridor from Vernon to Long Beach) that improve the environment, water resiliency, and community health. Awards range from roughly $50,000 to $2 million, and a cost-share is considered in the review. Applications run in two phases (a concept proposal, then a full application), and projects are geographically limited to the specified river area.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

California's Department of Fish and Wildlife offers this Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments to fund water quality, river, and watershed protection and restoration projects of statewide importance located outside the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Projects must align with the California Water Action Plan goals. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified in this listing.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living grant ('PNS: Empowering Individuals') supports programs that empower people with disabilities or older adults, consistent with ACL's mission. Awards of this type typically go to nonprofits, state and tribal agencies, and disability/aging-services organizations rather than to individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, so check the official notice for full details.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

California's Department of Fish and Wildlife offers this Proposition 68 grant for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments to fund river and stream restoration in the Klamath-Trinity Watershed, including floodplain reconnection, riparian habitat restoration, and upper-watershed forest and meadow protection. Funding is limited to projects in that specific Northern California watershed. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified in this listing.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC cooperative agreement (U60) to fund state Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Programs. Eligibility for these awards is typically restricted to state health departments and similar state government agencies, making it narrow. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not yet published, so review the official notice when it is released.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

California's Wildlife Conservation Board funds land acquisitions for conservation, open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. Acquisitions are made on a willing-seller basis at appraised fair market value in coordination with CDFW, and the evaluation process typically takes 6 to 12 months. Individuals and businesses are not eligible, and the focus is on California conservation lands; no fixed award amount or deadline is given.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA opportunity for Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards implementation, development, and maintenance under the Mutual Reliance initiative. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted. Programs of this type typically fund state government regulatory programs that oversee animal food/feed safety, so eligibility is likely limited to government agencies; confirm in the full announcement.

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families grant focused on child abuse prevention in migrant and tribal communities. It is generally aimed at nonprofits, tribal organizations, and community-based or government entities serving these populations, not individuals or businesses. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC opportunity to strengthen global capacity to detect and respond to fungal diseases. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; CDC global health cooperative agreements typically support nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and governmental or international public health organizations, and may have an international or geographic focus. Review the official notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility and any geographic limits before applying.

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Children & Families opportunity, the Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), which funds programs educating youth on pregnancy prevention, abstinence, and related life skills. It typically suits nonprofits, states, tribes, and community or education organizations serving youth. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so interested applicants should monitor for the full announcement.

Construction of State Home Facilities · $260K–$275M

Only state and tribal governments may apply to the VA's State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program; private organizations, religious or nonprofit groups, and individuals are explicitly not eligible. Awards range from about $260,000 to $275 million for constructing or improving state veterans' home facilities. The program is subject to Build America, Buy America domestic-sourcing requirements and to VA discretion to exclude applicants that do not align with current federal grantmaking priorities, so review the full announcement carefully.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Jobs Plus NOFO funds programs that increase earnings and employment for residents of public housing developments through employment services, financial incentives, and community support. Eligibility is generally limited to public housing authorities (and partners), so it is not open to individuals or most general nonprofits or businesses. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not published here because the opportunity is forecasted for FY2026; confirm requirements in the official notice.

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families grant to replicate and adapt Kinship Navigator Programs, including tribal adaptation, which help relatives caring for children connect with support and services. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; awards typically go to public child welfare agencies, tribes, and nonprofits. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Children and Families (Children's Bureau) program funds the Tribal Court Improvement Program, which strengthens tribal courts handling child welfare cases. Eligibility is expected to be limited to tribes and tribal court systems, so this is narrow and generally not open to typical nonprofits or businesses. Funding amounts and deadline are not yet posted; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility.

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (Tribal PREP) opportunity supporting youth pregnancy-prevention education in tribal communities. It is not yet open, and eligibility, award amount, and deadline have not been posted. This program is restricted to tribes and tribal organizations, so it is a narrow opportunity; review the full notice for specifics.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This is a forecasted HUD opportunity, the FY2026 Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted. HUD housing counseling funds typically go to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, intermediaries, state housing finance agencies, and training providers, so eligibility is likely limited to those types of organizations; confirm in the full announcement.