Browse grants

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.

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.

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.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Up to $1.5M

HUD's Indian Community Development Block Grant Imminent Threat (ICDBG-IT) program funds Tribes and Tribal organizations addressing imminent threats to health or safety. Only Tribes and Tribal organizations as defined in the ICDBG regulations are eligible; individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible. The stated maximum is about $1.5 million. Applications must be emailed directly to HUD (not submitted through Grants.gov), and Tribal organizations may need to submit eligibility documentation.

Department of Housing and Community Development · Amount varies

California's Department of Housing and Community Development offers this NOFA exclusively to California Tribal Entities, providing forgivable loans for new construction, rehab, and conversion of affordable rental housing, plus grants for related infrastructure like parks, utilities, roads, and transit facilities. No other applicant types are eligible. The deadline is September 30, 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.

Public Utilities Commission · $50K–$100K

Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organizations with a demonstrated track record addressing the digital divide, partnered with a low-income urban or rural public school or district. The California Public Utilities Commission will award about three grants of $50,000 to $100,000 (roughly $200,000 total) for projects that address broadband access, affordability, device access, or digital-skills training. Applicants must be in good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board, submit at least three letters of recommendation, and already have a partnership agreement with the beneficiary school or district. Applications are due by October 31, 2026.

Department of Housing and Community Development · Amount varies

This California housing program funds predevelopment, construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, plus homelessness services like rapid rehousing and shelter operations. It's restricted to public agencies — cities, counties, and other government entities — so nonprofits, businesses, and individuals can't apply directly. No award amount is specified.

Department of Housing and Community Development · Amount varies

This California housing program funds predevelopment, construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, plus homelessness services like rapid rehousing and shelter operations. It's restricted to public agencies — cities, counties, and other government entities — so nonprofits, businesses, and individuals can't apply directly. No award amount is specified.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This HUD notice of intent previews a future opportunity inviting unsolicited research proposals on housing and community development priorities such as affordability, homelessness, and housing stability. Eligible applicants are philanthropic entities (including 501(c)(3) foundations and public charities), other federal agencies, state or local governments, Indian tribes, tribally-designated housing entities, and colleges or universities; individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible, and no profit may be earned. Note a significant disqualifier: projects must include matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of total project cost. Award amounts are not specified in the notice.

Department of Housing and Community Development · Amount varies

This California housing program funds predevelopment, construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, plus homelessness services like rapid rehousing and shelter operations. It's restricted to public agencies — cities, counties, and other government entities — so nonprofits, businesses, and individuals can't apply directly. No award amount is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Local Government Emergency Housing Support program funds local governments and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania responding to housing needs after natural or man-made disasters, covering temporary housing and stabilization services. Eligible applicants are units of local government (counties, townships, towns, boroughs, cities, authorities) and nonprofits assisting with disaster housing response. No award amount is specified.

Department of Housing and Community Development · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through California's Department of Housing and Community Development (Local Housing Trust Fund NOFA, Round 5). Provides low-interest (up to 3%) construction and permanent financing loans for affordable rental housing, shelters, supportive housing, and accessory dwelling units. At least 30% of funds must serve extremely low-income households, no more than 20% may serve moderate-income households, and administrative costs are capped at 5%, making this a fairly restrictive, compliance-heavy program.

Coastal Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and coastal watersheds. Funds feasibility studies, land acquisition, planning, design, permitting, and construction for beaches, parks, trails, habitat restoration, and climate resilience projects, but does not cover ongoing operations or maintenance. Most funding is awarded through a rolling pre-application process; geographically limited to coastal California, and no set award amount or deadline is listed.

Department of Housing and Community Development · Amount varies

Businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply for this roughly $101 million California HCD Super NOFA funding multifamily rental housing and infrastructure programs, but awards are strictly limited to projects located in Los Angeles County affected by the January 2025 wildfires. Funding covers new construction, rehabilitation, and conversion of affordable, supportive, transit-oriented, or veteran-focused rental housing, plus infrastructure gap funding for qualifying infill projects; organizations outside LA County are not eligible.

State Treasurer's Office · Amount varies

California businesses, nonprofits, individuals, public agencies, and tribal governments building or expanding a manufacturing facility involving recycled feedstock, advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, or advanced transportation technologies can apply to CAEATFA for a sales and use tax exclusion on qualifying equipment purchases. This is a tax exclusion rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm it fits their funding needs; no dollar cap or deadline is specified here.

Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank · Amount varies

Open only to public agencies in California, this IBank program provides infrastructure loans (not grants) ranging from $1 million to $65 million for projects like water/wastewater systems, roads, public transit, and other public infrastructure, with terms up to 30 years and no competitive scoring (first-come, first-served). Applications are accepted year-round. Not open to nonprofits, businesses, or individuals, and requires eventual loan repayment.