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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program

    Open Date
    Nov 3, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000 – $50,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    49928
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Program will award funds to eligible businesses and nonprofits that have incurred costs for COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave pursuant to Sections 248.6 and 248.7 of the Labor Code. This Program was created in accordance with California AB 152 and is administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). Application portal powered by Lendistry.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Cycle 47 Program Development Grants

    Open Date
    Mar 22, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Council on Development Disabilities
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $300,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Council on Development Disabilities
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60156
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The State Council on Developmental Disabilities, in alignment with the goals of its 5-year state plan issues requests for proposals through Program Development Grants on a yearly basis. Successful grant projects are implemented by community-based organizations that research, develop and/or implement innovative programs and promising/best practices in communities throughout the state.

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

    The Council will award funding, on a competitive basis, to California-based agencies and organizations that represent and/or serve individuals with intellectual, developmental and/or cross-disabilities.

    View Full Grant Details: Cycle 47 Program Development Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant for Program Year 2024-25

    Open Date
    Apr 23, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61179
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25) is to provide employment and training services to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. This grant will also ensure that services provided to deaf and hard of hearing individuals are at least equal to services received to non-deaf and non-hard of hearing individuals.  

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The EDD has identified geographical areas where high concentrations of deaf and hard of hearing individuals reside. The EDD currently funds services in the geographical areas listed below and will give priority to programs and services in these areas to prevent and/or minimize disruption in services:

    Fresno, Los Angeles, Riverside/Rancho Cucamonga, Sacramento, San Diego/Oceanside, San Francisco/Bay Area, Santa Ana/Garden Grove

    View Full Grant Details: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant for Program Year 2024-25>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Campesino De California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)

    Open Date
    Apr 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61209
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CCOG-RM grant PY 24-25 is awarded to develop and implement radio talk shows aimed at reaching domestic and foreign Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFW) and their families to provide timely information regarding various programs, benefits, and services offered through EDD and their partners.

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

    The grant targets domestic and foreign Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers and their families in rural and hard to reach communities.

    View Full Grant Details: Campesino De California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act

    Open Date
    Apr 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    59673
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To help create sustainable urban forests across the state, $30.8 million in funding will be available to support urban and community forestry projects in historically disinvested urban communities throughout California. 

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

    The project area must be in an "urban area" or "urban cluster," defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce as areas with a population of 2,500 or more persons. 

    100% of the funds awarded through this grant opportunity must be spent on projects within urban Priority Populations, which include state-designated disadvantaged communities (DAC), low-income communities (LIC), and/or low-income households (LIH).

    View Full Grant Details: California Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Workforce Development Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $3,885,061
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    WFD1
    Portal ID
    66351
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) was appropriated $5 million from the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund to support workforce development from AB179. 

    The goal of the Program is to provide employment and training opportunities for a new workforce to provide California Consumers with convenient opportunities to redeem California Redemption Value (CRV).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Workforce Development Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 47 Grant Program: Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Cohort 4

    Open Date
    Apr 16, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $152,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61098
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Proposition 47 is a grant program to public agencies aimed at supporting mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and diversion programs for people in the criminal justice system, with an emphasis on programs that reduce recidivism of people convicted of less serious crimes, such as those covered by this measure, and those who have substance abuse and mental health problems.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 47 Grant Program: Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Cohort 4>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account Cycle 2

    Open Date
    May 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Public Utilities Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,065,343
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Public Utilities Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61971
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account Cycle 2 will award grants up to $200,000 for the purposes of building CBO, Tribal, and community capacity to understand and engage with CPUC decision-making processes.  This will enable CBOs and Tribes to have more influence over clean energy programs and support making these programs more accessible to their served communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account Cycle 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund (DOGWF) Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)

    Open Date
    Jun 7, 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
    67089
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The DOGWF ETA PY 23-24 awardee will be responsible for providing technical assistance and evaluation for DOGWF PY 23-24 program awardees as they pioneer initiatives that guide displaced oil and gas workers into new jobs and career trajectories. The mission extends beyond singular sectors, committed to securing stable, well-compensated, and gratifying roles for these workers across diverse industries.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The ETA services for this grant will support the four awarded organizations under the DOGWF PY 23-24 SFP listed below:

    Kern/Inyo/Mono Consortium Workforce Development Area – Kern County Employers' Training Resource- Kern County

    Steelworkers Charitable and Educational Organization-Contra Costa, Kern, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo Counties

    Inter-City Services, Inc.- Contra Costa County

    Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County

    View Full Grant Details: Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund (DOGWF) Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $48,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $600,000 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    78867
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>