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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Distance Learning Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 6, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1623
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    POST recognizes distance learning as a powerful tool that provides opportunities for readily accessible high-quality training that is delivered more efficiently and effectively. The DLGP is to fully develop and facilitate the delivery of quality training and increase equitable access to learning experiences using distance learning. A key component of this grant requires the developed courses be available for law enforcement personnel statewide.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: Distance Learning Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    UUM Legal Services Program

    Open Date
    Jul 14, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Social Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,900,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Social Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2208
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Welfare and Institutions Code(WIC) sections 13300-13302 authorize the CDSS to provide grants to qualified nonprofit legal services organizations to provide legal services to eligible UUMs, as defined in Section 279(g)(2) of Title 6 of the United States Code, who are transferred to the care and custody of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement(ORR)& are present in California in ORR custody or residing with a family member or other sponsor.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: UUM Legal Services Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Tobacco Grant Program FY2020-21 Request for Proposals

    Open Date
    Jul 7, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $28,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
    Grant Program ID
    DOJ-PROP56-2020-21-1
    Portal ID
    1644
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Prop 56) provides local public agencies with funding to promote a healthier California by reducing illegal sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors. The Office of the Attorney General offers these funds annually to local law enforcement agencies through the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    This grant opportunity is geographically limited to the state of California, and applicants should be able to demonstrate significant tobacco products usage within their jurisdiction.

    View Full Grant Details: Tobacco Grant Program FY2020-21 Request for Proposals>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Public University Research Grants

    Open Date
    Sep 17, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4055
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) is accepting proposals from public universities in California for research projects related to the implementation and effect of Proposition 64, the voter initiative passed in November 2016, which legalized the non-medicinal adult-use of cannabis.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Public University Research Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 AmeriCorps State Grant Funding Opportunity

    Open Date
    Sep 17, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Volunteers
    Match Funding?
    24%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Volunteers
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3516
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides opportunities for Americans each year to serve their country as AmeriCorps members by engaging in intensive results-driven service that addresses community problems. An AmeriCorps member is an individual who engages in community service through an approved national service position. AmeriCorps members are recruited, trained, supervised, and managed by the funded organization.

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

    Only applicants that propose to operate within California are eligible to apply.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 AmeriCorps State Grant Funding Opportunity>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 28, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $28,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $900,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    3992
    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>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Cohort 2

    Open Date
    Nov 20, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $51,788,690
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4534
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this grant program is to fund projects that assist with law enforcement efforts, fire protection efforts, or other local projects addressing public health and safety associated with the implementation of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be in the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Cohort 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Adult Reentry Grant Program Warm Handoff Reentry Services Cohort II

    Open Date
    Nov 20, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,575,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4531
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Adult Reentry Grant program provides funding for community-based organizations to deliver reentry services for people formerly incarcerated in state prison.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Adult Reentry Grant Program Warm Handoff Reentry Services Cohort II>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Law Enforcement Opportunity Driving Under the Influence/Driving Under the Influence of Drugs

    Open Date
    Jan 7, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    California Highway Patrol
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $16,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    California Highway Patrol
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4723
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) is to disperse grant funds from The Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use Marijuana Act (AUMA) to local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be in the State of California. 

    View Full Grant Details: Law Enforcement Opportunity Driving Under the Influence/Driving Under the Influence of Drugs>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Alcohol Policing Partnership Program

    Open Date
    Jul 8, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $25,000 – $100,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1755
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control provides funding up to $100,000 for local Police Departments and Sheriff’s Departments to reduce alcohol-related harm in California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be a Police Department or Sheriff’s Department within California

    View Full Grant Details: Alcohol Policing Partnership Program>/span>