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HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Tribal Applicants
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to cities, counties, and Native American entities in California to create and maintain affordable housing for low-income families.

Housing
Small businesses
Creative Communities in California
$10,000
City of San Diego
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in San Diego to create community-engaging projects that enhance access to the arts and enrich local neighborhoods.

Arts
Nonprofits
Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides funding for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing projects aimed at low-income and vulnerable populations, including homeless individuals, large families, seniors, and farmworkers in California.

Housing
Small businesses
Empowering Nonprofits to Work on Tobacco Prevention in California
$1,035,000
California Department of Public health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and tribal consortia working to reduce tobacco use and promote health in California's American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
City of Sacramento Creative Venues Grant
$20,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to independent cultural venues in Sacramento, such as music venues, art galleries, and bookstores, to help them recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Pitch Elk Grove Startup Pitch Competition in California
$10,000
Pitch Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This competition provides financial rewards and mentorship opportunities to innovative tech startups in the Sacramento region, encouraging local entrepreneurial growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Garden Education Projects in California
$2,000
San Diego Ag in the Classroom (SDAITC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This grant provides funding and resources to schools in San Diego County to create and enhance garden-based educational projects that integrate various academic subjects through hands-on agricultural learning experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
City of Grover Beach WGA Business Grant Program
$2,000
City of Grover Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local businesses affected by construction disruptions along West Grand Avenue in Grover Beach, helping them maintain operations during the improvements.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Reusable Transport Packaging Equipment Grants
$10,000
StopWaste
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding to businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and school districts in Alameda County to replace single-use transport packaging with durable, reusable alternatives, helping to reduce waste and lower costs.

Transportation
City or township governments
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to California-based entities for infrastructure projects that utilize recycled tire materials to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable construction practices.

Transportation
City or township governments
AHSC Round 9 NOFA
$775,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that create affordable housing and improve transportation options in California, particularly benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities while promoting sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Housing
Small businesses
Cultural Participation and Community Engagement Grant
$25,000
City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports San José-based nonprofit organizations, small artist groups, and individuals with fiscal sponsors in creating arts projects that foster community engagement and celebrate cultural diversity.

Arts
City or township governments
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Goleta Old Town Pride Of Place Grant
$120,000
City of Goleta
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses and nonprofit organizations in Old Town Goleta to improve their operations, attract more customers, and contribute to the area's economic revitalization.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Façade Grant Program
$15,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This program provides matching funds to business and property owners in Alameda for improving the exterior appearance of their buildings through enhancements like painting, signage, and architectural restoration.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
North Valley THRIVE Catalyst Fund
$2,000,000
North Valley THRIVE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to public and private organizations, government entities, and Tribal groups in the North San Joaquin Valley for projects that drive economic growth and resilience in the region.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
CFMC Impact Grants
$50,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and select public agencies in Monterey County, California, to implement impactful projects that address critical community needs in areas such as health, youth development, and education.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to small cities and counties in California to improve housing, community facilities, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments