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Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Natural Resources
State governments
Robert J. Keown Trust Fund
$20,000
Robert J. Keown Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that support needy Christians, particularly elderly women and those who are infirm, who lack other means of support.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding for public and nonprofit organizations to implement conservation projects that improve water management and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Shasta River watershed of California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Support Grant Program
$1,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for public events or educational opportunities that benefit the residents of Mendocino County, promoting community engagement and addressing local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
$200,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Explore the Coast Overnight
$5,000,000
California Coastal Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to improve and create affordable coastal accommodations for Californians, especially those from low and middle-income households and underserved communities, to enhance their access to the coast.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
S. Mark Taper Foundation Grant
$100,000
S. Mark Taper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern California, particularly those based in Los Angeles County, to enhance their core missions, specific programs, or capital projects.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Miranda Lux Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Miranda Lux Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that provide vocational education, academic enrichment, and arts programs for young people aged 18 and under.

Education
Nonprofits
John Krakauer Charitable Trust Fund
$10,000
John Krakauer Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada and San Diego that help single mothers, low-income children, non-English-speaking immigrants, and individuals with chronic diseases achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Health
Nonprofits
Small Opportunity Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that are addressing community challenges and promoting equity through initiatives that create healthier and safer environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SAMCAR Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
San Mateo County Association of REALTORS Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County that focus on housing-related initiatives to improve the quality of life for local residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon
$100,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore and protect salmon habitats in the Klamath River Watershed, specifically targeting collaboration with local Tribes and landowners to enhance resilience against drought and climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
JUSTIN Community Grants
$50,000
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools and non-profits in North County to support projects that improve community welfare in areas such as health, wellness, and youth enrichment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Julia L. Grant Basic Human Needs Grant Program
$30,000
Community Foundation Sonoma County
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Sonoma County that provide essential services related to food, shelter, and housing for individuals and families in need.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Zellerbach Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area for community-focused creative projects that promote artistic excellence and engagement, particularly among underrepresented communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Eco-Grants: Environmental Education/Project Grants
$300
Tri-City Ecology Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in the Tri-City area to develop local environmental projects that are educational or enhance community aesthetics, with a focus on sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability
$10,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Tribes and Tribal Entities in California to develop and improve affordable housing and infrastructure projects that benefit their communities.

Housing
Native American tribal organizations
MALT Small Grants Program – Round 5
$50,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports agriculturalists in Marin County, California, by providing financial assistance for projects that enhance agricultural resilience, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices on working lands.

Agriculture
Individuals
The Rural Community Grant program
$5,000
AgWest Farm Credit
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for innovative projects that improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities in several western states.

Community Development
Nonprofits