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California Capacity Building Grants

Explore 71 grant opportunities

Organizational Development Grant Program
$10,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County, California, to strengthen their management and leadership capabilities, enabling them to effectively address significant challenges and enhance their internal operations.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Improve the Quality of Life of LGBTQ+ Community in California
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that aim to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families through initiatives in arts, health, civil rights, and community building.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
O2 Sabbatical Award
$65,000
O2 Initiatives
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources for nonprofit executive directors in the San Francisco Bay Area to take a restorative sabbatical, fostering sustainable leadership and organizational resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Capacity Building Grant Program 2025
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to improve their operational effectiveness and internal capacity, enabling them to better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
California Advanced Services Fund Adoption Account
$36,385,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, libraries, and nonprofits to improve broadband access and digital literacy in underserved communities across California.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025 Equity & Innovation Grants
$100,000
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative health initiatives that promote equity and improve healthcare delivery for underserved communities in San Francisco.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Applications open Small Capacity Building Grant Program
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their operational capacity through strategic planning, training, and essential equipment purchases.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Organizations in California
$1,000,000
Samueli Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, for capital projects that improve or acquire facilities essential for delivering their services effectively.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Samueli Foundation Breakaway Fund
$100,000
Samueli Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, helping them strengthen their internal capabilities and enhance their impact in the community.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
CCI Creative Economy Fund Grant
$8,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small creative businesses and sole proprietorships in San Josรฉ to enhance their cultural and economic contributions through various projects and initiatives.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Equity in the Nonprofit Sector Grant
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations led by people of color in advancing racial equity through leadership development, capacity building, and collaborative efforts for systemic change.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Hearts & Minds Educational Technology Fund 2025
$5,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving El Dorado County and nearby areas for capacity building and community improvement projects.

Community Development
City or township governments
2025 Endow El Dorado Grant
$5,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving El Dorado County, California, to enhance their capacity or support specific projects that benefit the local community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Tribal Housing Accelerator Academy Program
$3,000
Enterprise Community Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This program provides technical assistance and funding to support affordable housing development efforts for federally recognized tribes and Native-led organizations in California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts
$1,000,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based nonprofit organizations and local governments to promote and preserve folk and traditional arts by directly funding artists and community projects rooted in cultural heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
State-Local Partners
$75,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to local arts agencies in California, helping them promote artistic access, equity, and cultural preservation within their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
State-Local Partner Mentorship
$50,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding to established arts organizations in California to mentor and develop new local arts agencies in four underserved counties, enhancing community access to arts and cultural activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
General Operating Support
$30,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to small arts and cultural organizations in California to help sustain their core operations and programming, particularly those that serve diverse communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Impact Projects
$25,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to California-based nonprofit organizations and local governments for collaborative art projects that address social issues in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits