California small business grants, May 2026
Page 7 of 7 • Last updated April 7, 2026
104 small business funding opportunities are open in California as of May 2026. These programs come from state agencies, regional economic development offices, and city-level partners — covering grants, low-interest loans, and matching funds. This month's openings concentrate in Finance, alongside cross-industry programs. Each listing below links to the official source so you can confirm eligibility and submit directly.
- 2026/27 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulationsApril 7, 2026
California's Effectiveness Monitoring Committee seeks research proposals testing Forest Practice Rules efficacy on timberlands, with $1,111,459 available over three fiscal years beginning 2026/27, prioritizing wildfire resilience, watershed protecti…
- Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY26April 7, 2026
Division of Boating and Waterways grants fund local government purchases of boating safety and law enforcement water patrol equipment including patrol boats, personal watercraft, and search and rescue gear.
- Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant Program FY26April 7, 2026
Division of Boating and Waterways provides FY26 grants for removal and disposal of abandoned recreational vessels to improve public safety and reduce environmental damage.
- General Operating SupportApril 7, 2026
California Arts Council General Operating Support grants up to $30,000 for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in California with two years of programming history and total revenue under $1.5 million for producers or $5 million for service org…
- State-Local PartnersApril 7, 2026
California's State-Local Partners program provides up to $75,000 in annual operating grants and technical assistance to county-designated local arts agencies, with $5,000 designated for Poetry Out Loud programming.
- Impact ProjectsApril 7, 2026
Impact Projects supports California-based artists collaborating with underserved communities on arts-centered projects addressing social inequalities, systemic marginalization, health disparities, housing insecurity, and related issues.
- Arts and YouthApril 7, 2026
California Arts Council's Arts and Youth program funds arts learning and participation for ages 0-25, prioritizing programs that remove barriers to access based on socioeconomic status, geography, identity, and disability.
- State-Local Partner MentorshipApril 7, 2026
State-Local Partner Mentorship program provides grant funding to four existing arts agencies to establish county-designated local arts agencies in Glenn and Kings counties over 2-3 years.
- Prop 4 – Randall PreserveApril 7, 2026
Prop 4 appropriates funds for Randall Preserve climate impact reduction and outdoor recreation expansion in disadvantaged communities through June 30, 2028.
- FY25-26 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program – CFOApril 7, 2026
California's Next Generation Warning System Grant Program funds alert and warning solutions to enhance public safety and critical infrastructure protection across local, state, tribal, and federal agencies.
- CalMoneySmart 2026-2028 Grant ProgramApril 7, 2026
CalMoneySmart provides nonprofits up to $200,000 annually through 2028 to deliver free financial education and coaching to unbanked and underbanked Californians, with grants covering two consecutive fiscal years (2026-27 and 2027-28).
- Prop 4 – Regional WildfireApril 7, 2026
Prop 4 regional wildfire resilience funds support local fire prevention, forest health, and wildfire risk reduction in populated areas, with expenditure availability through June 30, 2028.
- State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Block GrantsApril 7, 2026
California's State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program offers $40 million in block grants for agricultural water conservation projects that reduce irrigation costs and greenhouse gas emissions on farms.
- Healthy Soils Program Block GrantApril 7, 2026
California's Healthy Soils Program Block Grants provide $2 million to $4 million to organizations supporting farm and ranch soil health practices and carbon sequestration through technical assistance and project management over three years.