Open Grant Program for California

Disaster Recovery & Housing

CalAssist Mortgage FundProvides grants up to $20,000 to homeowners whose residences were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable due to disasters between January 2023 and January 2025. Applications are processed through CalHFA. (Cal OES News)

Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation (EEM) ProgramSupports projects that mitigate environmental impacts from transportation facilities. Individual project grants are generally capped at $750,000. Matching funds are not required but may enhance competitiveness. (resources.ca.gov, resources.ca.gov)
Youth Community Access Grant ProgramAwards funding to projects that provide youth with access to nature and outdoor experiences. The third round of funding is scheduled for September 2025. (resources.ca.gov)
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure ProgramAllocates $2.3 million to enhance middle-of-the-food-supply-chain capacity, benefiting small and mid-sized agricultural producers. (California Grants Portal)

2025–2026 Sustainable California LibrariesFunds library programs focused on climate resilience and sustainability, targeting adult and intergenerational groups. (California Grants Portal)
California Serves Grant Program 2025–26Supports high school service-learning initiatives aimed at helping students earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement. (California Grants Portal)
High Road Training Partnerships (HRTP) 2025 Grant ProgramOffers up to $5 million for workforce development projects that promote equitable economic growth. (resources.ca.gov)

Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025–2026Provides funding to Small Business Technical Assistance Centers to expand advising and training services for small businesses. (California Grants Portal)
Capital Infusion Program (CIP) 2025–2026Allocates $3 million annually to Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in accessing capital. (California Grants Portal)
California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 4Offers grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to small businesses for export development activities. Applications are due by August 29, 2025. (California Grants Portal)

2025 Cannabis Academic Research GrantsProvides funding for research related to cannabis, with grants ranging from $1 million to $2 million. Applications are due by August 29, 2025. (California Grants Portal)
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)The next competitive funding opportunity is anticipated in Fall 2025. The program aims to enhance cybersecurity measures across state and local entities. (Cal OES, Cal OES)

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)Supports communities in implementing mitigation activities to reduce risks from natural hazards like wildfires, earthquakes, and floods. Funding is available for projects and the development of Local Hazard Mitigation Plans. (Cal OES)
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Unemployment Insurance Anti-Fraud Grant ProgramOffers up to $500,000 to eligible entities for projects aimed at preventing unemployment insurance fraud. Applications are due by June 20, 2025. (Cal OES)