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Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the California Wildlife Conservation Board, but restricted to projects within or adjacent to the American River Parkway in Sacramento County. Funds habitat restoration, public access improvements, and stormwater capture projects; all proposals must first be recommended by a program advisory committee. No award amount or deadline is listed, and the tight geographic scope makes this a narrow-eligibility program.

Natural Resources · $200K–$5M

This USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act grant funds urban and community forestry work — planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, and green spaces in and around cities and towns — to deliver ecosystem, social, and economic benefits, often through partnerships with government, private, and grassroots groups. Only government organizations and nonprofit organizations are eligible; for-profits and individuals are not. Awards are large, ranging from $200,000 to $5,000,000. No application deadline is listed in this record, so confirm timing directly with the program.

Department of Transportation · Amount varies

Restricted to public agencies (not businesses or nonprofits); this reimbursable state grant matches up to 5% of a federal Airport Improvement Program grant, capped at $200,000 per project, for airport development or planning. The project must already be listed in the State Capital Improvement Plan and cannot begin until the state issues a formal notice to proceed.

Department of Parks and Recreation · Amount varies

California's Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA/G25), run by the Department of Parks and Recreation, funds nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for planning, building, and maintaining off-highway motor vehicle trails and related safety and education programs. No specific funding amount or deadline is listed in this record.

Health Resources and Services Administration · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) HRSA opportunity, Fiscal Year 2027 Expanding Nutrition Services, which supports expanding access to nutrition-related health services, typically within HRSA-funded health programs. These awards generally go to health centers and community health organizations such as nonprofits and public agencies. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

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.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the California Wildlife Conservation Board's Climate Adaptation and Resiliency program. Funds projects on natural and working lands that support climate adaptation, carbon sequestration, and alignment with state climate and wildlife action plans. No specific award amount or deadline is given.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments in the San Fernando Valley area can apply for this Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grant funded under California's Proposition 68 (2018), part of a $4 billion bond for drought, water, parks, climate, and coastal protection projects. No specific award amount or deadline is published, so applicants should consult the Conservancy's Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines for full eligibility and funding details.

Natural Resources · Up to $238.7K

This Illinois Natural Resources grant funds participation in the federal Environmental Information Exchange Network and is by invitation only, limited to government and nonprofit entities already engaged with the program. The award is up to $238,655. Because it's invitation-only, most applicants without a prior relationship to the program will not be eligible.

Environmental Protection · From $5K

This program is limited to local government municipalities in Pennsylvania — businesses, nonprofits, and individuals are not eligible. It provides a revolving loan fund, starting around $5,000, for municipal energy efficiency retrofits, with below-market interest rates that can be bought down to as low as 0%. No maximum award amount or application deadline is listed.

State Treasurer's Office · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits and public agencies operating charter schools in California; funds debt service reserves to support financing for acquiring, renovating, or constructing charter school facilities, or refinancing existing facility debt. This is a credit enhancement program tied to bond financing rather than a direct cash grant; no specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Amount varies

Open primarily to California state agencies, local governments, special districts, and federally recognized tribes, with some private nonprofits also eligible. Funds hazard mitigation plans and projects that reduce damage from future disasters, administered by Cal OES after a Presidential Disaster Declaration; applicants must have (or apply to develop) a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Planning grants are capped at $150,000 for single jurisdictions and $250,000 for multi-jurisdiction plans; project funding depends on ongoing federal disaster declarations.

Health Resources and Services Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted HRSA Rural Health Network Advancement Program opportunity, which supports rural health networks in improving access, quality, and efficiency of care in rural communities. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not currently open. HRSA rural health network programs typically require applicants to represent a network of rural providers/organizations and serve rural areas; review the full notice of funding opportunity for exact eligibility and geographic requirements.

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Amount varies

Open to businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies in California, this program funds loans (not grants) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly landfill methane and upstream manufacturing emissions, with priority benefits for disadvantaged communities. No specific award amount or deadline is listed. Applicants should note this is a loan program, requiring repayment, rather than a non-repayable grant.

Natural Resources · $1K–$75K

Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant, which funds work to combat white-nose syndrome in bats and conserve affected species. Awards range from $1,000 to $75,000.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments working on wildlife connectivity, this program funds planning and implementation of fish and wildlife corridor projects aligned with California's State Wildlife Action Plan and fish passage efforts. It is not open to individuals or businesses. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Amount varies

Funded through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for costs associated with its Homeland Security Preparedness and Response Grant Program, listed as available to government organizations and other direct beneficiary awardees. No specific award amount or detailed project description is provided; this appears to be a prior state fiscal year (SFY23) program, so applicants should confirm current availability with the funder.

Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC (NCCDPHP) opportunity to promote cancer surveillance workforce, education, and data use. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not currently open. CDC cooperative agreements of this type typically target state/territorial health agencies, universities, and organizations with cancer registry or surveillance expertise; review the full notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility when released.

Emergency Mgt Agency · Amount varies

This FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance program funds state, territorial, and federally recognized tribal governments, applying through the state's emergency management agency or floodplain management office, to reduce repetitive flood damage to buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program. Only one application is accepted per state, territory, or tribe, and the applicant must already have a FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan in place. Award amounts and a deadline were not listed, so check the current FEMA notice for the active funding cycle; local nonprofits and businesses cannot apply directly.

San Diego River Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply to this San Diego River Conservancy program funded under Proposition 4 for multi-benefit projects such as land conservation, flood and fire risk reduction, water quality improvement, wildlife habitat restoration, trail completion, and tribal cultural preservation along the San Diego River. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified, so applicants should confirm current funding limits and timelines with the Conservancy.