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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Public Defense Pilot Program

    Open Date
    Oct 4, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $148,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,528 – $12,720,246
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7060
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Public Defense Pilot Program funds must be utilized for indigent defense providers, including public defenders, alternate defenders, and other qualifying entities that provide indigent defense in criminal matters for the purposes of workload associated with the provisions in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 1170 of, and Sections 1170.95, 1473.7, and 3051 of, the Penal Code.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Public Defense Pilot Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California ReEntry and Enrichment (CARE) Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $750,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8153
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the CARE grant program is to provide grants to eligible non-profit organizations to fund CARE grant programs at one or more California prisons.

    Applicants must develop a specific proposal designed to meet the unique needs and requirements of the specific grant program(s) proposed, as well as meet the needs of the incarcerated individuals in California prisons, where the CARE grant programs will be provided. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    If the applicant is a multi-state organization with headquarters in another state, the applicant must have physical offices in California and currently provide services to California residents.

    View Full Grant Details: California ReEntry and Enrichment (CARE) Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021-22 Emerging Family Justice Center (FE) Program RFP

    Open Date
    Oct 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $220,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7033
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the FE Program is to support emerging Family Justice Centers (FJCs) to meet the criteria defined in California Penal Code § 13750.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: 2021-22 Emerging Family Justice Center (FE) Program RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Parent Leadership Program

    Open Date
    Jan 12, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Social Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $645,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $215,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Social Services
    Grant Program ID
    Parent Leadership Program
    Portal ID
    8384
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    ​The Parent Leadership Program grant goal is to build a statewide team of parent leaders, including those previously involved in the child welfare system, to actively participate in program planning, development of policies and procedures, evaluation of systems, etc., at both the state and local levels.

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

    California

    View Full Grant Details: Parent Leadership Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021-22 Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention (SD) Program RFP

    Open Date
    Dec 10, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $13,650,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $300,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8039
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the SD Program is to prevent sexual and domestic violence through primary and secondary prevention efforts, prioritize marginalized/underserved populations within communities, and build the capacity of local organizations.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: 2021-22 Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention (SD) Program RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Education

    Open Date
    Jan 7, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    California Highway Patrol
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    California Highway Patrol
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7880
    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: Education>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Law Enforcement – Large Size Law Enforcement Organizations/Agencies

    Open Date
    Jan 7, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    California Highway Patrol
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $13,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    California Highway Patrol
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7874
    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 – Large Size Law Enforcement Organizations/Agencies>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Law Enforcement – Small and Mid-Size Law Enforcement Organizations/Agencies

    Open Date
    Jan 7, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    California Highway Patrol
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    California Highway Patrol
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7877
    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 – Small and Mid-Size Law Enforcement Organizations/Agencies>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Toxicology Driving Under the Influence/Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Medical Examiners/Coroner's Offices, and Law Enforcement Coroner's Divisions

    Open Date
    Jan 7, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    California Highway Patrol
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    California Highway Patrol
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7871
    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: Toxicology Driving Under the Influence/Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Medical Examiners/Coroner's Offices, and Law Enforcement Coroner's Divisions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Impact Projects

    Open Date
    Jan 19, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Arts Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,156,514
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Arts Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8576
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Impact Projects grant program intends to support collaborative projects that center local artists and forms of arts and cultural expression in responding to issues facing California at this time, including the pervasive social, political, and economic inequalities experienced by those communities most vulnerable to, and adversely affected by, the COVID19 pandemic.

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

    California-based - Documentation of having a principal place of business in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Impact Projects>/span>