NRCS Watershed Protection Grants in California
California tribal governments and other local government sponsors can obtain funding to address watershed damage and imminent threats to life and property from floods, fires, windstorms, and other disasters. Grants from USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of California support debris removal, streambank repair, drainage restoration, vegetative cover, levee and structure repair, and eligible buyouts benefiting public and private landowners.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of California
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in California
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can access funding through Creag Foundation. Organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are testing new approaches to societal issues, including those serving Native American communities, may submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only consideration.
Creag Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech Solutions
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Focused on innovative, tech-enabled solutions for economically underserved communities, Cisco Systems Foundation invites programs in California and worldwide that address critical social challenges and build long-term resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Funding from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in California can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including Native American communities. With a mission to build safer, stronger, better-educated communities, State Farm Companies Foundation supports programs like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 and higher education.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Community Health
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services in California may be eligible for funding that supports food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programs, and wellness initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based groups, including those serving Native American communities, to apply during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
California Native American organizations focused on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other entities serving urban low-income children and youth, with requests of more than US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
California Native Water Projects Funding via Wildlife Conservation Board
Public agencies, nonprofit organizations, eligible tribes, and certain water suppliers in California can seek funding to enhance stream flows that benefit fish, wildlife, and climate resilience. With a mission to improve water resources, California Wildlife Conservation Board provides support for projects like water transactions, conservation measures, habitat restoration, and related scientific studies that may aid Native American communities managing water resources.
California Wildlife Conservation Board
California Wildlife Conservation Board Outdoor Access Grants
Nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and California Native American tribes in California can receive funding to plan or implement projects that expand public access to wildlife-oriented recreation, hunting, and fishing. With a mission to enhance equitable access to nature, California Wildlife Conservation Board supports trails, interpretive programs, ADA facilities, outreach, and related outdoor access infrastructure.
California Wildlife Conservation Board
Community and Education Funding from Roche
Accredited charities in California and worldwide can seek support for humanitarian, education, community, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that engage Roche expertise and employees. Grants from Roche help organizations, including those serving Native American communities, implement innovative, sustainable programs in partnership with local affiliates and authorities.
La Roche, Inc.
California Community Programs Funding via Bank of America
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts, environment, or diversity initiatives can access funding through Bank Of America Charitable Foundation. Sponsorships may benefit Native American communities by backing programs that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, educate for 21st-century jobs, and strengthen the social and cultural life of local communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
California Department of Food & Agriculture Support for California Dairy Methane Reduction
Applications due Oct 18, 2026
California dairy operations and dairy digester developers can receive funding to install dairy digesters that achieve long-term methane emission reductions in California. The California Department of Food & Agriculture provides grants up to US $1,600,000 for projects located on commercial dairy operations; existing milk producers, including California Native American Tribes, may be eligible applicants.
California Department of Food & Agriculture
Lawrence Foundation Grants for California Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
California 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries working on environmental or human services programs can access funding through Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Native American organizations and programs may be eligible if they fit these priorities, including projects serving Native communities in California or beyond.
Lawrence Foundation
Land Conservation Funding from California Department of Conservation
Pre proposal due Dec 2, 2026
Eligible organizations and tribes in California can apply for the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program, which funds planning, capacity, and acquisition projects to protect agricultural lands from development. Administered by the California Department of Conservation, this program may benefit Native American communities engaged in agriculture, traditional food systems, or land stewardship partnerships.
California Department of Conservation
US $250,000 - US $750,000
California Ocean Protection Council Tribal Resilience Grants in California
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
California Native American tribes in California can receive funding to assess and plan for sea level rise impacts on ancestral lands, cultural sites, lifeways, and coastal resources. California Ocean Protection Council supports pre-planning and planning projects, including community visioning, outreach, data collection, vulnerability assessments, and culturally appropriate adaptation strategies, with awards ranging from US $250,000 - US $750,000.
California Ocean Protection Council
University of California Grants for California Agriculture
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
California organizations and land stewards working on sustainable agriculture and food systems can seek funding to pilot, evaluate, and transition to regenerative production, fair labor, and community-focused food access initiatives. Regents of the University of California prioritizes projects benefiting Tribal communities, SB535 disadvantaged communities, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, offering up to US $20,000 for capacity-building efforts.
Regents Of The University Of California, Office Of The President
Sustainable Agriculture Grants for California Organizations via UC Davis
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
California farm and food businesses, nonprofits, tribal governments, and educational or public agencies can seek UC Davis’s UC SAREP small grants to support sustainable agriculture and food systems projects; awards US $10,000 - US $20,000 for planning, education and outreach, or applied research. Native American communities and Tribal land stewards may be prioritized when directly involved.
University of California, Davis
California Department of Public Health Support
Letter of inquiry due Jan 21, 2027
Eligible organizations in California working on tobacco-related health disparities can apply for the California Department of Public Health’s Statewide Priority Population Coordinating Center, with awards up to US $3,700,000 to coordinate collaboration and communication efforts. Programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities, alongside other priority populations, may benefit from this statewide coordinating role.
California Department of Public Health
California Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can apply for Dr Scholl Foundation grants. Focused on broad community improvement, the foundation offers US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year projects; Native American organizations and programs may be eligible.
Dr Scholl Foundation
California Fish and Wildlife Support for Habitat
Pre proposal due Mar 2, 2027
Public agencies, Native American tribes, and nonprofit organizations in California can seek funding for salmon and steelhead habitat restoration, enhancement, or protection projects; awards are typically more than US $2,000,000. California Department of Fish and Wildlife supports fisheries and ecosystem restoration efforts that recover and conserve anadromous salmonid populations.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
City of Berkeley Support for Festival Programs
Applications due Mar 12, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in California planning public festivals can receive up to US $7,000 for artist stipends, equipment, production staff, and other event costs. Focused on community cultural events, City of Berkeley invites applicants whose festivals celebrate culture and heritage, including Native American communities, within Berkeley and offer a free, accessible component.
City of Berkeley
Arts in California Parks Support for Cultural Projects
Letter of inquiry due Mar 13, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, California Native American tribes, land trusts, fiscally sponsored groups, foundations, and local governments in California can receive multi-year funding for art projects in local parks that connect communities to cultural history and nature. With a mission to support community well-being, Arts in California Parks provides Implementation Grants for public art installations, events, and programming in locally managed parks and open spaces.
Arts in California Parks
California State Library Support for LGBTQ+ Archives
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
California archives, tribal governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and educational institutions in California can receive US $5,000 - US $200,000 to preserve and provide public access to LGBTQ+ archival materials. California State Library funding supports projects that safeguard research-value collections and actively promote public, researcher, and community engagement, which may benefit Native American organizations stewarding relevant LGBTQ+ history.
California State Library
CA Natural Resources Agency Grants for California Tribal Lands
Applications due Apr 16, 2027
California Native American tribes seeking funding for land acquisition and multi-benefit nature-based solutions in California can apply for support from the CA Natural Resources Agency. With a mission to strengthen tribal stewardship of ancestral lands, the agency provides resources for ancestral land return, habitat restoration, coastal and ocean protection, and wildfire resiliency projects.
CA Natural Resources Agency
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running safety, workforce, community vitality, or environmental programs in California communities served by Union Pacific can apply for local grants of US $5,000 - US $30,000. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Union Pacific Foundation provides project-based funding that may benefit Native American programs within its operating areas.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for California Youth Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations supporting youth education, housing, hunger relief, or environmental stewardship in California can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Focused on community impact, Native American organizations serving children and families may be eligible across categories like caring for people, food, community, and the planet.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
CAL FIRE Grants for California Wildfire Prevention
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
State agencies, Native American tribes, local governments, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in California can seek funding for wildfire prevention projects, planning, and education that protect people, structures, and communities. With a mission to reduce wildfire risk, CAL FIRE provides support for hazardous fuels reduction, strategic wildfire planning, and public outreach, with priority for disadvantaged and low-income communities.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)