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Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Amount varies

Open to businesses, individuals, nonprofits, other legal entities, and public agencies owning 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land in California; this program provides cost-share assistance (not full grants) for forest management planning, reforestation, and related improvement activities performed under a Registered Professional Forester. Broadcast, controlled, or cultural burning is not an eligible cost. No specific award amount or deadline is listed, and applicants should expect to cover part of the cost themselves.

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families grant offering Title IV-E Prevention Accelerator support to help jurisdictions expand prevention services that keep children safely with their families. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; Title IV-E awards typically go to state, tribal, and territorial child welfare agencies and their partners. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

U.S. Mission to the United Nations · $5K–$15K

Open to individuals, registered nonprofits, think tanks, civil society/NGOs, educational institutions, and governmental institutions based in Geneva or abroad, this US Mission Geneva Small Grants Program funds projects that promote US policy priorities at international organizations, such as lectures, exhibitions, exchanges, workshops, or public awareness campaigns. Awards range roughly from $5,000 to $15,000, all projects must include a US element or connection, and for-profit or commercial entities are not eligible. Cost-sharing is encouraged but not required.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This is a forecasted HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program grant under its Administrative Enforcement Initiative, which supports fair housing enforcement activities. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; FHIP enforcement awards are typically limited to qualified fair housing organizations rather than general applicants. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA cooperative agreement supporting collaboration among retail food safety regulatory associations. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, and such awards typically go to professional associations or government-affiliated regulatory bodies. Confirm the full terms on Grants.gov once the announcement is released.

Coastal Conservancy · Amount varies

The California Coastal Conservancy's Explore the Coast Overnight Program funds nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments to plan, design, permit, or build lower-cost overnight coastal accommodations, prioritizing access for low- and middle-income Californians and underserved communities. No specific funding amount or deadline is listed, and the program is limited to California coastal projects.

Department of Natural Resources · $10K–$10M

Open to government agencies, schools/universities, and nonprofits working on wildlife and habitat projects. Funds restoration, conservation, and management of wild birds and mammals and their habitat, plus public access, hunter education/safety, and shooting range development. Awards range widely from $10,000 to $10 million; no deadline is listed, so check with the funder for current cycle timing.

State Treasurer's Office · Amount varies

California charter schools (operating as nonprofits or public agencies) that serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals can apply for annual facility-cost grants through the State Treasurer's Office / California School Finance Authority. No specific award amount or deadline is listed here; availability is announced annually on the CSFA website, so applicants should check current-year details before applying.

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families grant to replicate and adapt Kinship Navigator Programs, including tribal adaptation, which help relatives caring for children connect with support and services. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; awards typically go to public child welfare agencies, tribes, and nonprofits. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the California Wildlife Conservation Board's Riparian Habitat Conservation Program. Funds restoration of riparian vegetation, floodplain reconnection, invasive species control, and stream/fencing projects statewide in California. No specific award amount or deadline is provided.

Coastal Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and coastal watersheds. Funds feasibility studies, land acquisition, planning, design, permitting, and construction for beaches, parks, trails, habitat restoration, and climate resilience projects, but does not cover ongoing operations or maintenance. Most funding is awarded through a rolling pre-application process; geographically limited to coastal California, and no set award amount or deadline is listed.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted SAMHSA grant to fund Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers providing the full continuum of opioid use disorder treatment and recovery services. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; awards of this type typically go to treatment providers and community organizations. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This is a forecasted HUD grant for the Older Adults Home Modification Program, which funds low-cost home modifications to help low-income older adults age safely in place. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; such awards typically go to nonprofits, state/local governments, and similar organizations rather than individuals. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program titled PNS: Health Equity. Based on the funder, it likely supports organizations working on health equity for aging and disability communities rather than individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

U.S. Mission to Djibouti · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) annual program statement from the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti for public diplomacy small grants. These programs typically fund local organizations, nonprofits, and individuals carrying out cultural, educational, and exchange projects, often with a geographic focus on the host country. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Natural Resources · Amount varies

This Illinois Natural Resources pilot program funds conservation education and employment opportunities for young Illinois residents ages 15–25. Per the eligibility text, grants are limited to Illinois units of local government and nonprofit entities providing this programming — despite a conflicting 'for-profit' category label elsewhere in the listing. Award amounts were not specified (marked TBD).

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments serving severely disadvantaged communities can apply for this Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grant funded under Proposition 68 (2018), a $4 billion bond for drought, water, parks, climate, and coastal protection projects. No specific award amount or deadline is listed here; eligibility is narrowed to projects benefiting severely disadvantaged communities specifically.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund the National Ombudsman Resource Center, which supports long-term care ombudsman programs. As a single national resource center, it is typically awarded to one experienced nonprofit or organization rather than being broadly open. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments in California for river and stream restoration projects, including floodplain reconnection and riparian habitat work, funded through Proposition 68. No specific award amount or deadline is currently published. Geographic scope is limited to California rivers and streams.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Division of Chemistry is piloting no-deadline submission for its Chemistry of Life Processes, Chemical Structure and Dynamics, and Chemical Theory/Computational Methods programs. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, and research labs) and accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acting for their faculty; individuals and businesses do not qualify. No specific award amount is listed, and proposals may be submitted at any time.