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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program

    Open Date
    Oct 28, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $190,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7129
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program offers financial assistance to address drought impacts through implementation of projects with multiple benefits. For communities, including Tribes, facing the loss or contamination of their water supplies due to the drought; to address immediate drought impacts on human health and safety; and to protect fish and wildlife resources plus other public benefits, such as ecosystem improvements.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Regional Climate Collaboratives Program

    Open Date
    May 12, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Strategic Growth Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,350,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $1,750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Strategic Growth Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10391
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Regional Climate Collaboratives (RCC) Program is a capacity building grant program for under-resourced communities that enables cross-sectoral partners to deepen their relationships and develop processes, plans, and projects that will drive and sustain climate action. RCC seeks to strengthen local coordination, leadership, knowledge, and skills with a focus on increasing access to funding resources for project planning and implementation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The RCC Program welcomes applications from all geographic areas of the state. The program does have a focus on under-resourced communities, which are those identified as disadvantaged by the California Environmental Protection Agency, OR designated as low income per AB 1550, OR communities with a median household income less than 80% of the statewide average.

    View Full Grant Details: Regional Climate Collaboratives Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022-24 Sexual Assault American Rescue Plan (AR) Program RFP

    Open Date
    May 4, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,370,077
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $65,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    10250
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the AR Program is to help rape crisis centers and sexual assault programs continue adapting to meet the emergency needs of sexual assault survivors in response to the COVID -19 public health emergency.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: 2022-24 Sexual Assault American Rescue Plan (AR) Program RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    COVID-19 Health Equity Pilot Projects

    Open Date
    Jan 13, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Public Health
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $300,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Public Health
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5065
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The $5M from the CDC Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Grant is intended to advance the State’s work to close racial, ethnic, and other disparities related to COVID-19 and associated chronic conditions. Community-Based Organizations will use the funding for pilot projects to reduce underlying inequities in the social determinants of health that have contributed to disproportionate harm from the Coronavirus among certain communities. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    The RFA is open to CA organizations following the eligible entity requirements, except for organizations in Los Angeles County, City of Pasadena, and City of Long Beach.

    View Full Grant Details: COVID-19 Health Equity Pilot Projects>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020-21 Community Power Resiliency Allocation to Tribes RFP

    Open Date
    Oct 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $150,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4262
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Community Power Resiliency Allocation to Tribes Program is to support California federally recognized tribes with additional preparedness measures in response to power outage events.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2020-21 Community Power Resiliency Allocation to Tribes RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 27, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4112
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Floodplain Management, Protection and Risk Awareness Grant Program supports local agency efforts to prepare for flooding events by providing financial assistance for flood risk reduction activities related to stormwater flooding, mudslides, and other flash flood related protections.  This Program will incorporate an increased focus on economically disadvantaged community assistance and multi-benefit project features.

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

    Eligible projects must be located in a California watershed including coastal, alluvial fan, and riverine basins. However, Delta conveyance facility projects are excluded.

    View Full Grant Details: Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk Awareness Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Older Adults

    Open Date
    Mar 12, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Social Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $4,750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Social Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    98148
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To select the organization that will administer GI payments and other supportive services to participants.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Anywhere in California

    View Full Grant Details: Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Older Adults>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Listos California Regional Grant (LM) Program – Coast

    Open Date
    Feb 25, 2025
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $300,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    97755
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the LM Program is to support organizations within California’s Coastal Region that serve multiple counties with equity priority factors located in areas at moderate to high risk of disaster. Nonprofits throughout the Coastal Region can work independently or subgrant with local nonprofits to provide disaster training and resources to diverse populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma

    View Full Grant Details: Listos California Regional Grant (LM) Program – Coast>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant – State Agency (SG) CFO

    Open Date
    Jul 31, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,578,443
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $250,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    78684
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the SG Program is to assist agencies of the State of California address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems, and improve security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services these entities provide to their communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: 2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant – State Agency (SG) CFO>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Rubberized Pavement Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,359,439
    Estimated Low/High
    $250,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TRP17
    Portal ID
    78243
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the grant is to promote markets for Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) products with crumb rubber derived from only California-generated waste tires.  The program is designed to encourage first-time or limited users of rubberized pavement in two project types: RAC Hot-Mix and Rubberized Chip Seal.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The project(s) must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Rubberized Pavement Grant Program>/span>