Skip to Content

Grant Category: Environment & Water

Closed Grants

The date by which the grant application must be submitted to the grantmaking agency.Sort by: Deadline
Grant TitleSort by: Grant Title
The date that a grant’s information was made available on the portal. If the grant is Active (i.e. not Forecasted), the Open Date also marks the start of the application period.Sort by: Open Date
State Agency / Department
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
The total projected dollar amount of the grant.Sort by: Estimated Total Funding
A range indicating the smallest dollar amount that a grant award might be and the highest dollar amount that a grant award might be.
The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Disbursement methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program

    Open Date
    Sep 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    SWC 101
    Portal ID
    80834
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program provides financial assistance in the form of reimbursement grants up to $750,000 in matching funds for eligible costs to assist public entities requiring financial assistance, and committed to accelerating the pace of cleanup, restoring sites, and protecting public health and safety and the environment.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Within the jurisdiction of the local or county agency.

    View Full Grant Details: Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2024 Alternative Manure Management Program

    Open Date
    Jul 23, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    78204
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) awards competitive grants to California dairy and livestock operations for the implementation of manure management technologies and practices other than dairy digesters that result in long-term methane emission reductions and maximize environmental benefits.

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

    The project site must be located on a commercial California dairy or livestock operation. Individuals and business entities receiving grant award funds must be located in California with a physical California business address.

    View Full Grant Details: 2024 Alternative Manure Management Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 11, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TDA23
    Portal ID
    68148
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This competitive tire grant program provides opportunities to divert waste tires from landfills, prevent illegal tire dumping, and promote markets for recycled-content tire products. The Program provides assistance to civil engineers in solving a variety of engineering challenges using Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA), which is produced from shredded tires, is lightweight, free-draining, and a less expensive alternative to conventional aggregates.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

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

    Open Date
    Feb 21, 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
    59046
    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 organizations in the service counties listed below that were awarded program grants under the DOGWF Program PY 23-24 SFP.

    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

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

    Tire-Derived Product Grant Program

    Open Date
    Apr 27, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TDP21
    Portal ID
    61341
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant Program promotes markets for recycled-content products derived from waste tires generated in California and decreases the adverse environmental impacts created by unlawful disposal and stockpiling of waste tires.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Project must be located in California and a minimum of 2,500 California-generated waste tires must be used per application. Multiple products/projects may be combined to achieve this minimum. Project(s) must not have previously received CalRecycle grant funds.

    View Full Grant Details: Tire-Derived Product Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program (Section 6)- 2024

    Open Date
    Dec 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    57423
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) distributes federal funds through the Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The objective of this Program is to help develop and implement state programs to conserve and recover federally threatened and endangered species. Applications must be developed in coordination with, and submitted by, a Department employee.

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program (Section 6)- 2024>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY25

    Open Date
    Jan 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53559
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To study problems of beach erosion and to construct projects to stabilize beaches and shoreline areas either through the strategic placement of sand or via hard structures like seawalls, groins, and rock revetments in concentrated areas to protect vital public infrastructure.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY25>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Program FY25

    Open Date
    Jan 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    15%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53550
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The restoration, enhancement, and nourishment of public beaches through the cost-effective engineered placement of sand on the beach or in the nearshore environment.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Program FY25>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2023-24)

    Open Date
    Dec 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    51648
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The intent of CAL FIRE's Forest Health Research Program is to fund scientific research that expands our knowledge in topics related to forest health and wildland fire.  The outcomes of these projects will support agencies, organizations, landowners, and policy makers, while furthering the goals of the California Forest and Wildfire Resilience Action Plan and California Climate Investments.

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

    Projects must be focused on and relevant to California forests and other ecosystems and their management. A significant portion of the geographic area proposed for study must be contained within California and may include adjacent lands contiguous and representative of California sites. Any sites external to California and discontinuous to study areas within the state require justification. Study areas may not be located outside the United States

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Forest Health Research Program (FY 2023-24)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2024

    Open Date
    Nov 13, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $225,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $225,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    50412
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) funds and facilitates research and education to advance the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizing materials. FREP serves growers, agricultural supply and service professionals, extension personnel, public agencies, consultants, and other interested parties.

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

    Pre-proposals may originate from outside of California, but all work must be relevant to California agriculture. Collaborating with CA partners is recommended.

    View Full Grant Details: Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2024>/span>