California small business grants, May 2026

California's Forest Conservation Program provides grants for planning, acquisition, and restoration projects on native forests, meadows, and watershed lands statewide, funded through Propositions 84 and 68.

The Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Program funds construction, repair, or removal of transportation and water infrastructure to improve wildlife and fish passage, with priority for projects addressing traffic mortality, habitat restoration in mi…

San Joaquin River Conservancy funds property acquisition and habitat restoration projects along the river for conservation and public access, with awards requiring approval from both the Conservancy Board and Wildlife Conservation Board.

California Wildlife Conservation Board's Public Access Program funds planning or implementation of outdoor recreation infrastructure and amenities for hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, with special consideration for disadvantaged commu…

Fish and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement and Restoration program provides assistance for native fisheries, wetland, coastal, and in-stream habitat restoration projects throughout California under Fish and Game Code section 1301.

California's Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program provides local assistance through the Wildlife Conservation Board for ecosystem protection and restoration projects that build climate resilience and increase carbon sequestration on natural and…

California's Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue Program provides grants for habitat restoration on private and public lands to support monarch butterfly and pollinator recovery statewide.

California Desert Conservation Program, administered by the Wildlife Conservation Board, funds acquisition, restoration, and management of lands in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts to protect natural resources, enhance biodiversity, and build climate…

California's Oak Woodlands Conservation Program funds restoration and conservation projects for landowners, ranches, cities, and counties across the state on a regional priority basis.

Inland Wetlands Conservation Program provides grants to nonprofits, local governments, and state agencies for wetland acquisition, restoration, and enhancement across California's Central Valley floor from Red Bluff to Bakersfield.

The Lower American River Conservancy Program provides grants for habitat restoration, public access improvements, invasive species control, and stormwater projects within and adjacent to the American River Parkway in Sacramento County.

California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program accepts concept proposals for projects restoring riparian habitats through vegetation restoration, invasive species removal, fencing, and stream reconfiguration throughout the state.

California's Stream Flow Enhancement Program funds projects that increase stream flows to benefit fish and wildlife, with priority given to implementation and acquisition projects in critical salmonid watersheds and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta area…

California State Library's Sustainable California Libraries grant funds climate and sustainability programming at local libraries with community partnerships; projects must address community needs and include public programming and outreach.

California State Library's LSTA Community Impact Grants fund local and collaborative library projects addressing community needs, with local grants supporting single jurisdictions and collaborative grants requiring three or more jurisdictions; appli…