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Department of Pesticide Regulation · $100K–$1M

California's Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) 2027 Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program is open to a broad range of applicants, including nonprofits, businesses, individuals, universities, and government and tribal agencies. It funds projects that advance integrated pest management practices, such as alternatives to weed, rodent, and fumigant use, through research, outreach, and implementation in agricultural, urban, or wildland settings, with award budgets ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Principal investigators may submit at most two proposals per year, and all applicants must meet DPR's specific eligibility requirements outlined in the official solicitation. Applications are due by September 2, 2026.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services · $1–$250K

This California grant (up to $250,000) funds nonprofit or government organizations to provide child abduction training. Applicants must have a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier with no exclusion record, be in good standing with California's Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain current IRS tax-exempt status — proposals missing any of these requirements are disqualified without review.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Amount varies

This California supplemental grant funds a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor to serve as a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Advocate coordinating local sexual assault response and services. It is limited to nonprofit organizations meeting Cal OES's standard eligibility requirements, and no award amount was published with this listing.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services · $1–$201K

This California supplemental grant (up to $201,000) funds nonprofit organizations providing court-ordered on-site supervised visitation services. Applicants must meet standard Cal OES nonprofit eligibility requirements, including active SAM.gov registration, no debarment/exclusion record, and current California charitable trust and IRS tax-exempt status.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services · $1–$194K

This California supplemental grant (up to $194,000) funds nonprofits to provide advocacy and support services to unserved or underserved child and youth crime victims/survivors, such as culturally-responsive staffing, training, and outreach. Applicants must meet standard Cal OES nonprofit eligibility requirements including SAM.gov registration and current charitable trust/IRS status.

Strategic Growth Council · $100K–$500K

This Strategic Growth Council program funds planning activities (community engagement, design prep, funding readiness) to prepare communities to later apply for a Community Resilience Centers Implementation Grant, with awards of $100,000-$500,000. Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply, but each application needs at least one partner organization and a signed letter of commitment. The deadline is September 5, 2026.

Department of Social Services · Amount varies

Open to qualified nonprofit organizations that serve immigrants and refugees currently or formerly residing in California, specifically in the San Diego area. Funded under state Refugee Cash Assistance authority (as an alternative to the TANF-modeled program) and California Welfare and Institutions Code sections 13302-13307, it supports services for newcomer immigrant populations. The award amount is not specified in the listing. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits and to a specific California service population, so organizations outside that geographic and population focus would not qualify, and the application deadline is September 19, 2026.

Department of Health Care Services · $1–$1M

Elevate Youth California funds California nonprofit organizations that run leadership, civic engagement, and substance-use-prevention programs for youth of color and 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-26 in communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. Awards can range up to $1,000,000, but funded partners must commit to ongoing technical assistance, external evaluation, regional convenings, and biannual progress and financial reporting, which is a significant capacity requirement. No application deadline is listed yet since this cohort is still forecasted.

Department of Health Care Access and Information · Amount varies

California's Song-Brown program funds organizations training certified nurse-midwifery students to practice in medically underserved communities, requiring recruitment, placement, and preceptorship strategies focused on areas of unmet need. Businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies running training programs may apply. The deadline is September 23, 2026.

Department of Health Care Access and Information · Amount varies

California's Song-Brown program funds organizations training family nurse practitioner and physician assistant students to practice in medically underserved communities, with required recruitment, placement, and preceptorship strategies targeting areas of unmet need. Businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies running training programs may apply. The deadline is September 23, 2026.

Strategic Growth Council · $1M–$10M

This Strategic Growth Council program funds construction, retrofits, and campus amenities for Community Resilience Centers, plus related community programs and services, with awards of $1 million to $10 million. Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply, but each application must include at least two partners, with one being a community-based organization if the lead applicant isn't. The deadline is September 26, 2026.

Strategic Growth Council · Amount varies

California's Transformative Climate Communities Implementation Grants fund neighborhood-scale, multi-project efforts that cut greenhouse gas emissions and deliver community benefits, such as affordable housing, transit access, solar and energy efficiency, water efficiency, and community resilience centers, in disadvantaged and tribal communities. At least two co-applicants are required alongside the lead applicant, forming a shared Collaborative Governance Structure with local residents. The deadline is October 1, 2026.

Strategic Growth Council · $1–$5M

California's Transformative Climate Communities Project Development Grants fund pre-development and basic infrastructure work (up to $5 million) that prepares disadvantaged, tribal, and previously-funded communities for future climate resilience implementation funding. Disadvantaged unincorporated communities and past TCC Planning or Implementation Grant participants get priority. The deadline is October 1, 2026.

Strategic Growth Council · Up to $300K

California's Transformative Climate Communities program funds planning activities (capacity building, code and policy updates, community engagement, climate action planning) to prepare low-income, disadvantaged, and tribal communities for future TCC implementation funding, with awards up to $300,000. Businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. The deadline is October 1, 2026.

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation · $750K–$4.5M

Nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments, community-based organizations, and public higher education institutions in California can apply, but only as part of a coalition — every application needs a Lead Applicant plus at least one Co-Applicant. It funds heat-related infrastructure planning and demonstration projects ($750,000–$1.2 million) or implementation of already-planned heat infrastructure ($3 million–$4.5 million). At least 40% of funding is reserved for projects benefiting Disadvantaged Communities, with 10% of that share going to Severely Disadvantaged Communities. Applicants must first submit a Pre-Application Interest Form via Submittable (window closes July 21 or August 11, 2026) before the Full Application is due October 13, 2026.

Department of Health Care Access and Information · Amount varies

California's Song-Brown program funds organizations training Registered Nurse students to practice in medically underserved communities, requiring recruitment, placement, and preceptorship strategies targeting areas of unmet need. Businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies running training programs may apply. The deadline is October 22, 2026.

Department of Public Health · Amount varies

Open to Skilled Nursing Facilities, nonprofits, consumer advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, public agencies, and tribal governments in California for projects that directly improve life for nursing home residents, such as person-centered care, infection control training, or arts engagement. Research-only projects, capital improvements, staff salary payments, and high-cost technology like AI or telemedicine are explicitly not eligible. Award size depends on the project request, up to an allowable maximum, with projects running up to 36 months.

Department of Health Care Services · Amount varies

California nonprofit organizations operating DHCS-licensed residential substance use disorder (SUD) facilities can apply for funding to initiate or expand medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services for opioid and stimulant use disorders. Award size depends on facility bed count: up to $250,000 for 16 beds or fewer, $350,000 for up to 50 beds, and $550,000 for 51+ beds; facilities without IMS certification must work with a Center of Excellence to obtain it as part of the process.

State Treasurer's Office · $1–$5B

This is a bond financing (loan) program, not a grant, for California nonprofit 501(c)(3) health facilities or public health facilities (like district hospitals) that have operated at least three years and can demonstrate fiscal soundness. Funds can cover construction, renovation, equipment, land acquisition, and refinancing, with no stated loan maximum but fees tied to the issue amount. Applicants must provide three years of audited financial statements; this is debt financing rather than a traditional award.

State Treasurer's Office · $1–$5B

A commercial paper (short-term debt) financing program for California nonprofit 501(c)(3) health facilities or public health facilities operating at least three years with demonstrated fiscal soundness. Funds construction, renovation, equipment, and refinancing of prior debt; notes must be issued in $100,000 denominations and carry a top-tier short-term credit rating. This is debt financing, not a grant, and requires three years of audited financials.