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California grants

Grants for California nonprofits, small businesses, schools and towns: state programs first, then national programs you can apply for from California.

Small business grants in California

  1. Closes22 OCT

    Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026-27)

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Small businesses, Nonprofits

    The fundamental goal of the Program is to stimulate an increase of furnace-ready glass cullet in the making of new glass beverage containers within the State of California.

    Closes tomorrowBetween $1,000,000 and $4,000,000
  2. Closes22 OCT

    Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

    Department of Health Care Access and Information · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments

    The Song-Brown program funds institutions that train primary care health professionals to provide healthcare in California’s medically underserved areas.

    Closes tomorrowDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  3. Closes26 OCT

    Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program

    Department of Health Care Services · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program to make relationship-centered, family-focused behavioral health care a routine and accessible component of pediatric services throughout California. By prioritizing health equity, the gra

    Closes in 5 daysBetween $500,000 and $700,000

See all 32 small business grants

Grants for nonprofits in California

  1. Closes22 OCT

    Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026-27)

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Small businesses, Nonprofits

    The fundamental goal of the Program is to stimulate an increase of furnace-ready glass cullet in the making of new glass beverage containers within the State of California.

    Closes tomorrowBetween $1,000,000 and $4,000,000
  2. Closes22 OCT

    Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

    Department of Health Care Access and Information · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments

    The Song-Brown program funds institutions that train primary care health professionals to provide healthcare in California’s medically underserved areas.

    Closes tomorrowDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  3. Closes23 OCT

    Delta Community, Environment, and Climate Grant Program

    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The purpoose of the Delta Community, Environment and Climate Grant Program is to fund multibenefit projects in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy is soliciting proposals for three different priorities: Community Enhancement, Nature-Based Solutions, and Ecosystem Restorat

    Closes in 2 daysBetween $100,000 and $2,000,000

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Grants for teachers in California

  1. Closes31 DEC

    Spark Good Local Grants

    Walmart · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments, Churches

    Cash grants from a local Walmart store, Sam's Club or distribution center for projects that serve the same community.

    Open$250 to $5,000
  2. ApplyANYTIME

    ALDI Community Gift Card Program

    ALDI · Nonprofits, Schools

    ALDI gift cards for local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools working on children's education, arts, athletics or food insecurity. Its larger Impact Grants are by invitation.

    Rolling
  3. ApplyANYTIME

    Beyond Words disaster relief for school libraries

    Dollar General · Schools, Libraries

    Help for K-12 public school libraries rebuilding after a natural disaster, fire or act of terrorism.

    Rolling

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California state grants open now

From the California Grants Portal: grants offered by state agencies, soonest deadline first.

  1. Closes22 OCT

    Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026-27)

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Small businesses, Nonprofits

    The fundamental goal of the Program is to stimulate an increase of furnace-ready glass cullet in the making of new glass beverage containers within the State of California.

    Closes tomorrowBetween $1,000,000 and $4,000,000
  2. Closes22 OCT

    Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

    Department of Health Care Access and Information · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments

    The Song-Brown program funds institutions that train primary care health professionals to provide healthcare in California’s medically underserved areas.

    Closes tomorrowDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  3. Closes23 OCT

    Delta Community, Environment, and Climate Grant Program

    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The purpoose of the Delta Community, Environment and Climate Grant Program is to fund multibenefit projects in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy is soliciting proposals for three different priorities: Community Enhancement, Nature-Based Solutions, and Ecosystem Restorat

    Closes in 2 daysBetween $100,000 and $2,000,000
  4. Closes26 OCT

    Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program

    Department of Health Care Services · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program to make relationship-centered, family-focused behavioral health care a routine and accessible component of pediatric services throughout California. By prioritizing health equity, the gra

    Closes in 5 daysBetween $500,000 and $700,000
  5. Closes27 OCT

    Emergency Medical Services Technical Assistance (EMS TA) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2026 (PY 26-27)

    Employment Development Department · Nonprofits, Local governments

    The EMS TA grant is designed to strengthen the quality, consistency, and sustainability of existing EMS Corps programs across California. The awardee must possess the capability to provide technical assistance such as operational support, on-the-ground project support, ongoing tr

    Closes in 6 days$1,500,000
  6. Closes29 OCT

    Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The fundamental goal of the Program is to assist in funding regional pilot programs that are supplying bins for collection of empty glass beverage containers from five or more restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Contr

    Closes in 8 daysBetween $250,000 and $4,000,000
  7. Closes30 OCT

    2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4

    Public Utilities Commission · Nonprofits, Local governments

    The Digital Divide Grant Program will award one grant of $100,000 for rural and urban public schools and two grants of up to $50,000 each for non-profit Community Based Organizations (CBO). The grants will fund digital projects that serve beneficiary public schools/districts and

    Closes in 9 daysBetween $50,000 and $100,000
  8. Closes30 OCT

    Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Nonprofits, Local governments

    Provide boating safety education to the general public.

    Closes in 9 daysBetween $1 and $62,000
  9. Closes30 OCT

    LA County TECH (CEA-LAT) Grant – Round 3

    Public Utilities Commission · Nonprofits

    The CEA-LAT Grant Program supports community-based organizations that conduct outreach and education related to the Technology for Equipment and Clean Heating (TECH) Clean California initiative. Grant-funded activities help residents learn about building decarbonization, electrif

    Closes in 9 daysDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  10. Closes30 OCT

    Rice Incentive Program

    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    Fund rice conversion projects on areas with highly organic soils in the Delta.

    Closes in 9 daysDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  11. Closes02 NOV

    2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program

    CA Department of Food and Agriculture · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The CalAgPlate program funds projects that support agricultural education, agricultural career awareness and development, agriculture career training, and agriculture leadership development to assist students at the kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12), post-secondary, and a

    Closes in 12 daysBetween $2,500 and $195,500
  12. Closes02 NOV

    Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)

    Employment Development Department · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    EMS Program funding will be awarded to increase the number of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in local communities with a particular focus in the inclusion of young adult participants who come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds, including experience in the

    Closes in 12 daysBetween $850,000 and $1,250,000
  13. Closes02 NOV

    Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

    Department of Transportation · Local governments, Tribes

    Achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all local public roads.

    Closes in 12 daysBetween $100,000 and $10,000,000
  14. Closes02 NOV

    The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Nonprofits, Local governments

    The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation area

    Closes in 12 daysDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  15. Closes03 NOV

    2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program

    CA Department of Food and Agriculture · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Tribes

    The 2026 CNIP RFP is focused on increasing California-grown fresh fruit and vegetable purchases at Certified Farmers’ Markets and California Small Businesses* by shoppers using CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and sustaining proposals in high need areas.

    Closes in 13 daysBetween $50,000 and $12,500,000
  16. Closes04 NOV

    Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)

    CA Natural Resources Agency · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    YCA Grants will fund projects that serve youth from low-income and disadvantaged communities and provide immersive and meaningful experiences with natural or cultural resources within California that participants otherwise would not have. Low income and disadvantaged communities

    Closes in 14 daysBetween $30,000 and $300,000
  17. Closes05 NOV

    FY 2027/28 CDFW Boating Access Grant Program

    Department of Fish and Wildlife · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    CDFW's Boating Access Grant Program provides funding for projects that increase access to recreational boating opportunities across California's waterways. The Boating Access program provides funding for a broad range of access facilities and associated amenities that benefit rec

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  18. Closes09 NOV

    Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)

    Employment Development Department · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The ETPP grants will be awarded to develop and implement projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations for good-quality jobs. The ETPP will develop skill-based pathways by intregrating education

    OpenBetween $500,000 and $2,000,000
  19. Closes18 NOV

    2026 Local Partnership Competitive Program

    Transportation Commission · Local governments

    The primary objective of this program is to provide funding to counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated solely to transportation improvements or that have imposed fees, including uniform developer fees

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  20. Closes19 NOV

    2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program

    Transportation Commission · Local governments

    The purpose of the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is to provide funding to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements to reduce congestion throughout the state.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  21. Closes20 NOV

    2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program

    Transportation Commission · Local governments

    The purpose of the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program is to provide funding for infrastructure improvements on federally designated Trade Corridors of National and Regional Significance, on California's portion of the National Highway Freight Network, as identified in California

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  22. Closes25 NOV

    FY 2025 Next Generation Warning System (NGWS) for Early Earthquake Warning (EEW) Grant Program CFO

    Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Small businesses

    Next Generation Early Warning streaming projects

    OpenBetween $1 and $750,000
  23. Closes30 NOV

    REHABILITATIVE INVESTMENT GRANTS FOR HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION (RIGHT) GRANT 4.0

    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation · Nonprofits

    This Grant is to provide support to eligible community-based, nonprofit organizations for the purpose of delivering trauma-informed, rehabilitative and/or restorative justice programming in CDCR institutions.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  24. Closes01 DEC

    Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions

    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · Local governments

    The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as they promote equity in California and elim

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  25. Closes03 DEC

    2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)

    CA Department of Education · Local governments

    The purpose of the After School Education and Safety Program is to create incentives for establishing locally-driven Expanded Learning programs, including after school programs that partner with public schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support, and safe, co

    OpenBetween $50,000 and $203,500
  26. Closes15 DEC

    Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 27/28

    Victim Compensation Board · Small businesses, Individuals, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The Trauma Recovery Center Grant funds centers throughout California that assist victims of violent crime. These centers provide wrap-around services and assist victims who are typically unserved and underserved communities.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  27. Closes17 DEC

    Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Nonprofits, Local governments

    The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) that helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Visit the California State Par

    OpenBetween $200,000 and $8,500,000
  28. Closes18 DEC

    2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)

    State Water Resources Control Board · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, streambank stabi

    OpenBetween $100,000 and $1,000,000
  29. Closes05 JAN

    Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    To support start-up costs for recycling programs, which shall be limited to recycling centers, mobile recycling, reverse-vending machines, or bag drop programs. These funds are also available to existing recycling centers for the purpose of establishing mobile recycling to expand

    OpenBetween $500,000 and $1,000,000
  30. Closes06 JAN

    Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR93

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Local governments, Tribes

    The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program provides funding for cleaning up and preventing illegal dumping on agricultural properties (CCR, Section 17991(d)). Each fiscal year has four application cycles, with the fourth serving as the pilot cycle. Cycle 93 (

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  31. Closes01 FEB

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Local governments

    Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  32. Closes01 FEB

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Local governments

    Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public non-motorized boating access.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  33. Closes01 FEB

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Local governments

    Provide resources to local agencies to repair or renovate public boating access facilities.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  34. Closes01 FEB

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY27

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Local governments

    Provide resources to replace or install signs at DBW funded boat launching facilities.

    OpenBetween $1,000 and $10,000
  35. Closes28 FEB

    Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA

    Department of Housing and Community Development · Local governments

    The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  36. Closes28 FEB

    Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA

    Department of Housing and Community Development · Local governments

    The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  37. Closes30 JUN

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Small businesses, Individuals, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  38. Closes30 JUN

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Small businesses, Individuals, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  39. Closes30 JUN

    Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA

    Department of Housing and Community Development · Local governments

    The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  40. Closes30 JUN

    Proposition 4 – Water Recycling

    State Water Resources Control Board · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California.

    OpenBetween $1 and $15,000,000

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More California programs

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    Kaiser Permanente community health grants

    Kaiser Permanente · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments

    Regional community health grants in the areas Kaiser Permanente serves, mostly by invitation or request for proposals through its Mosaic portal.

    Invitation

National grants open in California

Company, foundation and federal programs open to organizations in any state.

  1. Closes31 OCT

    New World Screwworm direct support grant

    ASPCA · Nonprofits

    Emergency ASPCA grants for preventing and treating screwworm in dogs, cats and horses, part of up to $500,000 in funding.

    Closes in 10 days
  2. Closes13 NOV

    TD Charitable Foundation regional grants

    TD Bank · Nonprofits

    Grants of $5,000 and up for nonprofits in TD Bank's footprint, decided in rounds through the year.

    OpenFrom $5,000
  3. Closes29 NOV

    Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services

    Rockefeller Foundation · Nonprofits

    Grants of $500,000 to $2 million for nonprofits working with a city government to pilot or expand an AI tool for public services, with the OpenAI Foundation.

    Open$500,000 to $2 million
  4. Closes07 DEC

    Small Business Digital Ready grants

    Verizon · Small businesses

    $10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.

    OpenUp to $10,000
  5. Closes31 DEC

    Spark Good Local Grants

    Walmart · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments, Churches

    Cash grants from a local Walmart store, Sam's Club or distribution center for projects that serve the same community.

    Open$250 to $5,000
  6. Closes05 FEB

    GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant

    KidsGardening · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments, Colleges

    Garden grants for nonprofits, school districts, colleges and public bodies whose garden serves at least 15 young people.

    Open
  7. ApplyANYTIME

    ALDI Community Gift Card Program

    ALDI · Nonprofits, Schools

    ALDI gift cards for local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools working on children's education, arts, athletics or food insecurity. Its larger Impact Grants are by invitation.

    Rolling
  8. ApplyANYTIME

    Amber Grant

    WomensNet · Small businesses

    Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.

    Rolling$15,000 monthly; $75,000 year-end
  9. ApplyANYTIME

    Beyond Words disaster relief for school libraries

    Dollar General · Schools, Libraries

    Help for K-12 public school libraries rebuilding after a natural disaster, fire or act of terrorism.

    Rolling
  10. ApplyANYTIME

    Community Possible grants

    U.S. Bank · Nonprofits

    U.S. Bank Foundation grants for work, home and play: workforce and small business programs, housing, and arts and recreation in its markets.

    Rolling
  11. ApplyANYTIME

    Costco charitable giving

    Costco · Nonprofits

    Cash donations to 501(c)(3) organizations working on children, education, and health and human services where Costco does business.

    Rolling
  12. ApplyANYTIME

    Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grants

    Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation · Local governments, Nonprofits

    Lifesaving equipment and resources for fire departments, EMS, police and other public safety organizations, awarded every quarter.

    Rolling
  13. ApplyANYTIME

    Good Sports equipment grants

    Good Sports · Nonprofits, Schools

    New sports equipment, apparel and footwear for organized youth sports programs in high-need communities; 501(c)(3) status isn't required.

    Rolling
  14. ApplyANYTIME

    Google Ad Grants

    Google · Nonprofits

    Up to $10,000 a month in Google search ads for qualifying charities, used to promote their own mission, programs and donation pages.

    RollingUp to $10,000 a month in search ads (in-kind)
  15. ApplyANYTIME

    Inquiries and open calls

    Mellon Foundation · Nonprofits, Colleges, Libraries

    Mellon funds the arts, humanities and higher learning, mostly by invitation. Humanities in Place and the Monuments Project take inquiries on a rolling basis.

    Rolling
  16. ApplyANYTIME

    KaBOOM! community-built playspaces

    KaBOOM! · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments

    KaBOOM! helps communities plan, design and build a new playground, sports court or nature play area with funding partners, in the metro areas where it is currently taking applicants.

    Rolling
  17. ApplyANYTIME

    Letter of inquiry

    W.K. Kellogg Foundation · Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, Local governments

    The W.K. Kellogg Foundation takes letters of inquiry all year for work on children, families and communities, with no fixed cycles.

    Rolling
  18. ApplyANYTIME

    Microsoft for Nonprofits grants

    Microsoft · Nonprofits

    Donated and discounted software for eligible nonprofits: Microsoft 365 Business Basic, discounted Business Premium, and a $2,000 yearly Azure credit.

    Rolling$2,000 a year in Azure credit plus donated licenses
  19. ApplyANYTIME

    PetSmart Charities Disaster Response grants

    PetSmart Charities · Nonprofits

    Grants for animal welfare and human service groups with pet programs responding to state or federally declared disasters.

    Rolling
  20. ApplyANYTIME

    PNC Foundation Grow Up Great grants

    PNC · Nonprofits, Schools

    Grants for early learning from birth to age five where most children come from low- to moderate-income families, in communities where PNC has a large presence.

    Rolling

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Federal grants that reached California in 2025

Awards to California nonprofits and small businesses from October 2024 to September 2025, from USAspending.gov.

Largest programs for California nonprofits
ProgramAwarded
Head Start 93.600$1.2 billion
Health Center Program 93.224$320 million
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program 66.616$185 million
VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program 64.033$169 million
Aging Research 93.866$144 million
Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855$142 million
Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs 93.566$102 million
Science 43.001$91 million
Largest California nonprofit recipients
RecipientAwarded
Los Angeles County Office of Education$202 million
Scripps Research Institute$160 million
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center$116 million
Neighborhood House Association$97 million
Volunteers of America of Los Angeles$89 million
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals$88 million
Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope$82 million
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, INC.$69 million
Largest programs for California small businesses
ProgramAwarded
Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications 81.253$153 million
Clean Energy Demonstrations 81.255$57 million
Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program 11.038$54 million
Aging Research 93.866$52 million
Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084$44 million
Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855$32 million
Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs 93.279$32 million
Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.859$25 million

Questions

Are there California grants to start a business?

Grants to start a business are rare in every state. California's programs below mostly help existing businesses (training, exports, expansion) or go through local partners and towns. For startup money, look at the loan programs listed and free advising at a Small Business Development Center.

Where do California nonprofits find state grants?

State agencies post their own grant programs, and the California programs below link to each one. Federal money often reaches California nonprofits through state agencies too: the table of fiscal 2025 awards shows which programs paid out the most.

Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?

No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.

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