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  • 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

    California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – January 2025 Cycle

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Public Utilities Commission
    Match Funding?
    15%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $36,385,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Public Utilities Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    75993
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Advanced Services Fund Broadband Adoption Account provides grants that will increase publicly available or after-school broadband access and digital inclusion, such as grants for digital literacy training programs and public education to communities with limited broadband adoption.

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

    Innovative Programming Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    84410
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Innovative Programming Grant provides funds to non-profit organizations to expand programs currently provided in California state institutions that have demonstrated success and focus on an incarcerated person’s responsibility and restorative justice principles or with experience in providing programming in a correctional setting. Innovative programs are insight-oriented and focus on responsibility and restorative justice principles.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Innovative Programming Grant>/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

    California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27

    Open Date
    Nov 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Industrial Relations
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $44,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $200,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Industrial Relations
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    83045
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The objective of this iteration of CWOP is to build upon lessons learned and successes achieved in previous iterations, with a renewed focus on fostering an informed, safe, and healthy workplace culture across California. This initiative aims to not only educate but also to inspire action and change in workplace rights and safety practices, ensuring that every worker has the knowledge and tools needed to protect themselves and their colleagues. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

     Applicants will identify the counties they will conduct outreach in, those counties will make up 11 Regions for CWOP. Some Regions will be classified as having an intended statewide reach. The grant fund should be spent in the county where the outreach will be conducted. Some Regions have specific disadvantaged target populations they are serving.

    View Full Grant Details: California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27>/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

    Allied Health Program (AHP) Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)

    Open Date
    Dec 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    84941
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this SFP is to expand and develop career education, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships that recruit, train, and employ allied health occupations prioritizing the inclusion of adults from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. In addition, target current healthcare workers limited in advancement opportunities due to age, or other factors.     

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

    Applicants should target counties where there is a concentrated population of the targeted demographic. This could include communities with high crime, incarceration rates, poverty rates, underemployed or unemployment rates, and/or communities of color within each county. Suggested counties include Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Solano, and Stanislaus.

    View Full Grant Details: Allied Health Program (AHP) Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)>/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>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 25/26

    Open Date
    Dec 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Victim Compensation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Victim Compensation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Victim Compensation Board
    Portal ID
    83075
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    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. 

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 25/26>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    Adult Reentry Grant (ARG) Cohort 4

    Open Date
    Dec 6, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $114,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    84980
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The ARG Program provides funding for community-based organizations to support individuals formerly incarcerated in state prison. ARG was established in the 2018 Budget Act (Senate Bill 840, Chapter 29, Statutes of 2018) and receives annual appropriations through the Budget Acts.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Adult Reentry Grant (ARG) Cohort 4>/span>