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  • Deadline
    Closed
    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
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments (FY 23-25)

    Open Date
    Feb 22, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,275,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    82430
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Education (CDE) supports continuous quality improvement and responsive teacher-child interactions in California State Preschool Programs (CSPP). 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments (FY 23-25)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R24

    Open Date
    Sep 17, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,900,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80063
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    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 areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat of Project Areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    PCSGP 2024-25 Waiver Entry Start-Up Sub-Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $60,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    6360
    Portal ID
    85358
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant provides funding for the planning and initial implementation of newly established or conversion charter schools, as well as the replication and expansion of high-quality charter schools, authorized under Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 United States Code [U.S.C.] 7221–7221j). 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The 2024 PCSGP Waiver Entry Request for Applications (RFA) is only available for subgrantees from California’s 2020 Charter Schools Program grant with remaining time and funding available, meeting all of the requirements under this RFA and continuing to meet the federal definition of a “charter school” under ESEA Section 4310(2)

    View Full Grant Details: PCSGP 2024-25 Waiver Entry Start-Up Sub-Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) 2023-24

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    77772
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Block Grant awards site QRIS block grants at quality rating Tiers 4 and 5 to help address the additional costs associated with reaching and maintaining high levels of quality. At Tier 3, the CSPP Block Grant can provide training and technical assistance (T&TA) support to help programs improve their quality and tier rating. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) 2023-24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments

    Open Date
    Feb 22, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,650,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61236
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    Responsive teacher-child interactions require intentional work, which is critical for marginalized communities. The CDE is implementing the CSPP Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments (ASPIRE) program to support the use of Teachstone Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) 2nd Edition. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Regional lead applicants must be a COE in the region for which they are applying.

    View Full Grant Details: Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2025 Department of Pesticide Regulation Research 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 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60366
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To promote safer, more sustainable pest management practices in California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation's (DPR) Research Grants Program provides funding to advance integrated pest management (IPM) knowledge in agricultural, urban, or wildland settings. Projects should focus on reducing impacts to public health or the environment from pesticides of high regulatory interest.

    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 Research Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund

    Open Date
    Mar 12, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60006
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Pursuant to the George H. W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Educational Fund and Fish and Game Code Section 1501.5(b), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to fund projects that supports state and local efforts to educate and engage California’s Hispanic communities in metrocentric settings through bilingual, multigenerational, and multigendered programs, classes and fishing and boating activities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Project activities must be conducted in California (out of state projects are not eligible).

    In addition, an applicant's programs shall be Metro-centric: Program will encourage focus in California metropolitan areas.

    View Full Grant Details: George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    After School Education and Safety FY 2024-25

    Open Date
    Feb 27, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    33%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    59175
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    These ASES programs are created through partnerships between schools and local community resources to provide literacy, academic enrichment and safe, constructive alternatives for students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Funding is designed to: (1) maintain existing before and after school program funding; and (2) provide eligibility to all elementary and middle schools that submit quality applications throughout California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: After School Education and Safety FY 2024-25>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023-24 Listos California Target Grant (LG) Program RFP

    Open Date
    Jan 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53655
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Support organizations throughout California that serve smaller communities with equity priority factors located in areas at moderate to high risk of disaster. Community-based organizations (CBOS) throughout the State can work independently or subgrant with local CBOs to provide disaster training and resources to diverse populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 Listos California Target Grant (LG) Program RFP>/span>