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A cross-cutting tag the state applies to programs that prioritize or require benefit to disadvantaged or low-income communities. Most of these also appear under a subject category. 45 open now, 43 open to nonprofits.
This is a cross-cutting tag rather than a subject area. California agencies apply it to programs that prioritize, require or score extra points for benefit to disadvantaged or low-income communities, usually defined by CalEnviroScreen or by income thresholds. Nearly all of these grants also carry a subject category such as Environment and Water or Health and Human Services.
Categories are assigned by the grantor on the California Grants Portal; a grant can appear in several. All categories with descriptions →
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 p…
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 o…
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 pro…
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 otherwi…
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 ETP…
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 commun…
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 communit…
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 cl…
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 r…
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 cy…
The Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP), established by Water Code section 7048 which declared that urban creek protection, restoration, and enhancement are best undertaken by local agencies and organizations with a…
The Program provides funding for eligible entities to complete projects under $100,000 that make transformative investments in the Delta’s social, economic, scientific, and physical infrastructure. Projects may support c…
Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children and youth. The Lunch at the Library program helps California public libraries to establish library …
The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and to reduce the risks of climate c…
The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program aim to award projects and programs that protect biodiversity; restore watershed function; and expand equitabl…
CalNASP is an affiliate of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP™), a non-profit, international style archery program dedicated to providing students in grades 4-12 the opportunity to learn and participate in…
Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. Appropriations under Chapter 6 Protect Biodiversity and Accelerating Nature-Based Climate Solutions 93020 to reduce the ris…
The program makes grants to address climate resilience and nature-based solutions in conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.
Wildfire and Forest Resilience [Section 91520(l)]: may be awarded for projects that promote watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs re…
The BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program streamlines administration of State funds, aligning with the Cutting Green Tape initiative. Centered on Embedding Equity, it funds high-impact projects that advance conservation, cli…
Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greate…
The Program is seeking proposals for planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources infrastructure improving passage for wildlife or fish. A…
WCB is seeking high-quality grant proposals for the development of RCIS's. CDFW's RCIS program encourages public agencies to develop regional conservation planning documents using the best available science to identify r…
Pursuant to Section 8008(b)(1) of Proposition 68, up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities. RMC’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) supports local communiti…
Priorities for RMC LLAR Prop 68: Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects,Provide workforce development opportunities,Expand access to diverse populations,Secured matching funds …
Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2. Expand access to diverse populations 3. High-need project implementation 4. Implementation of projects cong…
Priorities for RMC Wildfire Prevention Grant Program: 1. Protect and expand native forests/wildlands; 2. Support communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire and improving fire safety; 3. Promote sustainable…
Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2. Expand access to diverse populations 3. High-need project implementation
Priorities for RMC Prop 1 LLAR (Lower LA River) Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects, 2. Protect and Enhance the LA River 2. Expand access to diverse populations, 4. High-need proje…
Create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat.
Track 1 of the SB 1 SLR Adaptation Grant Program supports jurisdiction-wide and regional sea level rise planning across California’s coast and San Francisco Bay. Projects advance consistent, comprehensive SLR Adaptation …
Priorities for RMC Prop 68 Grant Funding: 1. Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects 2. Provide workforce development opportunities 3. Expand access to diverse populations RMC…
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds plans and projects that reduce the effects of future natural disasters. In California, these funds are administered by the Cal OES HMGP Unit. Eligible subapplicants include st…
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has identified a need for regional programs that address drought related and contamination issues for state small water systems (state smalls) and domestic well…
Funding for this grant program was provided through the Budget Act of 2021-22 for local assistance projects.
This non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to promote a robu…
Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. We fund a wide…
The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds,…
The Cleanup and Abatement Account (CAA) funds may be utilized to fund: (1) projects that clean up and/or abate the effects of a waste on waters of the State, or (2) projects that address urgent drinking water needs.
The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) is a set of tools, funding sources, and regulatory authorities designed to ensure that one million Californians who currently lack safe drinking w…
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (…
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (…
CAEATFA supports California's mission to provide financial incentives to cutting-edge companies by offering a sales and use tax exclusion to manufacturers purchasing equipment to promote alternative energy, advanced tran…
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB), in partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is offering $19 million in grants for the High Road to Construction Careers 2026 (HRCC 2026) …
The Watershed Resilience Conservation Implementation grant program funds projects that reduce water use and improve water efficiency, helping communities save water and build resilience to drought and supply shortages.
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As of Oct 30, 2026 there are 45 open grants in this category on the California Grants Portal, 43 of them open to nonprofits. 10 have a fixed deadline and 35 are ongoing or in cycles announced by the grantor. The nearest deadline is Oct 30, 2026 (2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4, Public Utilities Commission).
Who funds it: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (10), State Water Resources Control Board (6), Wildlife Conservation Board (3), Employment Development Department (2), Department of Water Resources (2).
Funding available: programs that state a total range from $4K to $280M; 8 list no total. 6 of the 45 require matching funds.
If your organization serves a community that qualifies, this tag is a shortcut to programs where that fact is an advantage rather than a footnote. Check the program's own definition: 'disadvantaged community' means different things under different statutes, and some programs use 'severely disadvantaged' or 'priority populations' with their own thresholds.
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45 as of Oct 30, 2026, 43 of them open to nonprofits. The list is rebuilt daily from the California Grants Portal.
The agencies with the most open programs right now are San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, State Water Resources Control Board, Wildlife Conservation Board.
6 of the 45 open programs require a match. Use the 'No match required' filter to exclude them.
Yes. Applications are made on the grantor's own site at no cost. Anyone asking for a fee is not the grantor.
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