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  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2025 Department of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program

    Open Date
    Jul 31, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,900,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    78186
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To promote safer, more sustainable pest management practices in California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) annually funds Alliance projects that promote or increase the implementation, expansion, and/or adoption of effective, proven, and affordable integrated pest management (IPM) systems or practices that reduce risks to human health and the environment in agricultural, urban, or wildland settings.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Work may be conducted outside of California, but justification must be provided and projects must primarily benefit the people of California. Travel outside the state of California is not reimbursable.

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Department of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant

    Open Date
    Nov 12, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Training Panel
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Training Panel
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    82436
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of SEED 2.5 is to support the entrepreneurship of immigrants and Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals who face significant employment barriers. The SEED 2.5 grant will provide micro-grants, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance to SEED target populations to support them in starting or maintaining a small business in California aimed at addressing a social problem or meeting a community need.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)

    Open Date
    Nov 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $350,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    79580
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of this grant is to research, design, and implement projects that focus exclusively on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training for farmworkers to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector. This grant program is intended to address multiple existing and emerging gaps in the current workforce system for farmworkers.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Target regions were identified. Region 1 will serve farmworkers living in a county in the San Joaquin Valley and/or a Northern California county. Region 2 will serve farmworkers living in the Coastal and/or a Southern California county. Applicants can serve participants in any of the regions and/or counties if the need for services is supported and outlined in the proposal.

    View Full Grant Details: Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Farmworker Advancement Program (FAP) Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)

    Open Date
    Nov 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    79583
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The FAP TA DE awardee will assist the FAP program awardees with the continued development and refinement of projects that focus exclusively on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The FAP TA DE awardee must work with each FAP program awardee to determine the specific demographics and needs of the farmworkers in each of their service areas.

    The FAP TA DE provider should be prepared to offer support and resources tailored to the unique needs and challenges of this population.  

    View Full Grant Details: Farmworker Advancement Program (FAP) Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    CALIFORNIA REENTRY AND ENRICHMENT (CARE) GRANTS

    Open Date
    Nov 14, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    82949
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CARE grant is to provide grants to eligible non-profit organizations to fund CARE grant programs at one or more CDCR institutions. Applicants are required to develop a specific proposal designed to meet the unique needs and requirements of the proposed grant program(s), as well as meet the needs of the incarcerated individuals in CDCR institutions, where the CARE grant programs will be provided. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: CALIFORNIA REENTRY AND ENRICHMENT (CARE) GRANTS>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    2025 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

    Open Date
    Nov 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    82001
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CNIP Expansion was established to encourage the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients, including WIC, WIC FMNP, and SFMNP clients.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants live or do business in California

    View Full Grant Details: 2025 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account – January 2025 Cycle

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Public Utilities Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,141,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Public Utilities Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    75990
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The basis of the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Broadband Public Housing Account is to provide grants and loans to finance projects to build broadband networks offering free broadband service for residents of low-income communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account – January 2025 Cycle>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR85

    Open Date
    Oct 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    FR85
    Portal ID
    81284
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program offers financial support to address the cleanup & prevention of illegal dumping on properties designated for agricultural purposes, as defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 17991(d). Each FY, there are 4 application cycles, & this is the third one. CalRecycle administers this program in accordance with Section 48100 of the Public Resources Code.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Sites must be located on 'Farm and Ranch' property, defined in CCR Section 17991(d) as range or agricultural land used for activities such as, but not limited to, commercial livestock/crop production (various). The site need not have active sales or production, but shall be appropriately zoned/otherwise authorized for agricultural activities. Appurtenant easements or right-of-ways such as, but not limited to, public roads and utilities included.

    View Full Grant Details: Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR85>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)

    Open Date
    Jan 15, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $150,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Toxic Substances Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    66024
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    DTSC’s Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) will provide approximately $1.5 million in grant funding to California community organizations to engage in the cleanup process of contaminated properties in their communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Site is in the State of California

    View Full Grant Details: Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    FY 2025-26 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant

    Open Date
    Oct 24, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    11%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    81908
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Sustainable Communities support/implement an RTP SCS/APS & help achieve the CA GHG reduction targets.

    Climate Adaptation Planning support local/regional ID of transportation-related climate vulnerabilities & project-level adaptation planning.

    Strategic Partnerships support Federal Planning Factors and address state highway/transit issues of regional, interregional, &/or statewide significance.

    Planning projects must have a transportation nexus.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: FY 2025-26 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant>/span>