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California Capacity Building Grants

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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
Del E. Webb Foundation Grant
$3,000,000
Del E. Webb Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Arizona, California, and Nevada that focus on community-based services promoting self-sufficiency and long-term benefits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Archstone Foundation’s Capacity Building Program
$5,000
Archstone Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations focused on improving their internal operations and sustainability to better serve older adults, emphasizing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Pacific Redwoods Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis Action Fund
$25,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This fund provides financial support to Tribes and non-profit organizations in Northern California to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples through advocacy, research, and community recovery efforts.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Edible Food Recovery Grant
$25,000
Monterey County ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports food recovery organizations, nonprofits, public agencies, and businesses in Monterey County to divert edible food from landfills and distribute it to those in need, in line with California's sustainability goals.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Trinity Trust Community Response Grants
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Trinity County, California, for urgent projects that foster collaboration, engage community members, and enhance local leadership and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Organizational Development Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County to improve their internal operations and effectiveness through various development activities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis for Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in low-to-moderate income areas of Southern California, helping them grow and create jobs in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis for Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern California that are historically underserved, helping them access resources and grow their community impact.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2026 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to certified farmers' markets and nonprofit organizations to increase access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts for WIC and senior participants in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Develop Quick Grants
$1,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Cruz County for professional development activities that enhance artistic skills or improve organizational capacity.

Arts
Individuals
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
Lodi Community Foundation Grants Program
$5,000
Lodi Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations that serve the Lodi community, supporting projects and programs that address local needs and enhance community well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Community Grants
$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
Ford Family Foundation Technical Assistance Grants
$5,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to help nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal nations in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, improve their internal operations and effectiveness through various capacity-building activities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grants Program
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This program provides funding to grassroots community groups in Monterey County to support projects that improve local quality of life and address neighborhood challenges.

Community Development
Individuals
California Men’s Service Challenge
Contact for amount
California Volunteers (CV)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in California to create and expand service opportunities specifically for young men and boys, promoting their engagement in community service and personal development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$40,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Monterey County Organiational Development Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 1, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County to improve their internal operations and effectiveness through various development activities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits