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$202.3M

Total funding

$37.5K

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$202.3M total

$37.5K median

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Water Grants in California Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in California

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for California?

Grants are most commonly $145,539.

$145,539

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Water Grants in California year over year?

In 2024, funders in California awarded a total of 256,564 grants.

2022 237,186

2023 236,635

2024 256,564

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Water Grants in California given out in California, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Water Grants in California changing over time?

Funding has increased by -1.38%.

2022 $34,364,756,699

2023 $37,770,770,141
9.91%

2024 $37,247,795,891
-1.38%

California Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Los Angeles County, San Francisco County, and San Mateo County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Los Angeles County	$10,841,756,858
San Francisco County	$5,409,542,294
San Mateo County	$5,358,878,304
Santa Clara County	$3,811,026,208
Alameda County	$3,749,322,182

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Coastal Conservancy Grants: Ongoing Funding

California Environmental Grassroots Fund Grant

Addressing Climate Impacts' Grant

Conservation Partners Grant Program

Riverine Stewardship Program

Water and Environment Grant Program

Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant Program

Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program

IAW: Environmental Grant Program

Proposition 1 - Stream Flow Enhancement Program

Valley Water Community Partnering Sponsorship Program

Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Control Grant Program - Clean Water Act Section 319(h)

Community Development Block Grant Program (CA)

Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program

Forest Health Grant

Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program (CA)

Water Recycling Funding Program – Construction Grant

Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Research Request

Proposition 13 – Water Recycling – Planning Grant

Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program in California