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Open federal grant opportunities in Environment & Water. Deadlines, award amounts, and agency contacts — all sourced from Grants.gov.

11 open grants
Department of Resources Recycling and RecoveryClosing soon

Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27

In order to facilitate increased recycling of empty glass beverage containers in the state, the department shall create the Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be to assist in funding regional pilot programs furnishing bins for collection of empty glass beverage containers from restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.   Grants provided under this program may be used for any of the following: 1. Purchase of bins for the collection of empty glass beverage containers at restaurants and other on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. 2. Collection and consolidation of contents from the bins. 3. Transportation of the empty glass beverage containers that are collected to a glass processing facility.    All projects must include collection of empty glass beverage containers from five or more restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9, commencing with Section 2300, of the Business and Professions code) throughout one or more cities or counties in the State of California.

Award Ceiling

$14.2M

Closes

Oct 29, 2026

2d left

Business; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government
Department of Fish and WildlifeClosing soon

FY 2027/28 CDFW Boating Access Grant Program

Project activities eligible for Boating Access grant funds include: Planning, permitting, and design for Boating Access Facilities. Construction of Boating Access Facilities Administration and Coordination of boating access programs (personnel, travel, training, planning, etc.). Amenities for Boaters, including compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at Boating Access Facilities: This may include restrooms, wash-down stations, fish cleaning stations for boaters, ramps, courtesy or loading docks, maneuvering areas, parking areas, walkways, beaching areas for boats, picnic tables, garbage facilities for boaters, shade structures, lighting, signage, etc. Launching and landing facilities for paddle craft and non-motorized boats. Outreach to boaters about available boating access and amenities. Aquatic Invasive Species Information and Education – including inspection (not enforcement) as long as the purpose is to keep boaters boating. Vegetation management – As long as the purpose is to keep boaters accessing the water. Pump out facilities for vessels that have on-board sanitary holding tanks. Fueling docks for boaters. Potable water supplies for boaters. Dinghy docks. Operation and Maintenance of boating access facilities.

Award Ceiling

$3.0M

Closes

Nov 5, 2026

9d left

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government
Department of Fish and Wildlife

Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery

Eligible projects should be focused on: Managing habitat connectivity and linkage protection, including maintenance and installation of Mojave Desert tortoise fencing along roads within and near the Tortoise Conservation Area corridors to concentrate desert tortoise and increase adult survivorship and overall population densities. Installing, or improving culverts, underpasses or overpasses to allow for Mojave Desert tortoise movement. Cumulative-impact monitoring and data infrastructure, such as a centralized geospatial tracking system for surface disturbance, remediation effectiveness, and translocation outcomes across the species' range. Supporting on-the-ground efforts to improve habitat conditions for Mojave Desert tortoises in landscapes affected by adjacent development including, but not limited to, addressing surface hydrology disruptions, predator monitoring and control, habitat restoration and enhancement actions (including seeding with desert tortoise forage species), and nonnative removal and control to benefit population recovery. Activities to support population augmentation of depleted Mojave Desert tortoise populations including establishment of facilities, head-starting and reintroduction, genetic testing, translocation logistics, health screening, post release monitoring.  

Award Ceiling

$2.0M

Closes

Dec 3, 2026

37d left

Business; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant

The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start-up costs for mobile recycling programs to increase the California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container redemption opportunities that utilize innovative projects.

Award Ceiling

$20.0M

Closes

Jan 5, 2027

70d left

Business; Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency; Tribal Government
Department of Parks and Recreation

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27

In accordance with Section 72.5 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, Boat Launching Facility (BLF) grants are provided to local government agencies for the construction or improvement of boat launching ramps, restrooms, boarding floats, shore protection, parking for vehicles and boat trailers, and ancillary items. Also included in the grant are monies to pay for engineering, construction inspection, permits from regulatory agencies, special studies, construction contingency, and other project related costs. The primary purpose of the grant is to provide and improve access to California’s waterways by the recreational boating public using trailerable watercraft.

Award Ceiling

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Closes

Feb 1, 2027

97d left

Department of Parks and Recreation

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27

The Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program provides grant funding to public agencies to quickly restore safe and convenient public boating access by correcting public health and safety issues caused by unexpected damage due to flood, accidents, wildfires or by extending existing boat ramps as needed due to drought conditions at DBW-funded boat launching facilities. Typical grant-funded items include repairing or replacing boat ramps, boarding floats, restroom and parking facilities for vehicles with boat trailers.

Award Ceiling

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Closes

Feb 1, 2027

97d left

Department of Parks and Recreation

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY27

The Statewide Sign Grant Program installs and replaces signs for previously funded Boating and Waterways projects that are either obsolete, display incorrect information, are badly worn and unattractive, are missing or damaged, are needed for safety, or are required as a condition of receiving federal funds.

Award Ceiling

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Closes

Feb 1, 2027

97d left

Department of Parks and Recreation

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27

The Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program provides funding to create or improve public non-motorized boating access. Typical grant-funded items include the construction of small, hand-launched boat ramps, small parking lots, and restrooms.

Award Ceiling

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Closes

Feb 1, 2027

97d left

Department of Parks and Recreation

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26

The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the construction of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways.

Award Ceiling

$243K

Closes

Jun 30, 2027

246d left

Business; Individual; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government
Department of Parks and Recreation

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26

The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the operation and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways.

Award Ceiling

$24K

Closes

Jun 30, 2027

246d left

Business; Individual; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government
State Water Resources Control Board

Proposition 4 – Water Recycling

Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies. Eligible Uses: Eligible projects include recycled water treatment; recycled water storage, distribution, and pumping; groundwater recharge; indirect potable reuse; surface water augmentation; and large scale recycled water projects. Ineligible Uses: Operation and maintenance costs.  Eligible Costs:  Construction Grant Funding - Construction costs only Construction Grant Funding - Large Scale Recycled Water Projects - Planning, Design, and Construction. Eligible Communities: All community types are eligible for funding.  This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities. For more information, please review the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Guidelines:  https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/docs/wrfp_guidelines.pdf  

Award Ceiling

$150.0M

Closes

Jun 30, 2030

1342d left

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

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