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California Capacity Building Grants

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Save-the-Day Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mendocino County facing urgent challenges that hinder their ability to serve the community effectively.

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Pacific Redwoods Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis Action Fund
Contact for amount
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This fund provides financial support to Indigenous communities in Northern California to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people through prevention, crisis response, and long-term recovery initiatives.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program
$10,000
City of Long Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides $10,000 grants and support to help 20 small businesses in Long Beach grow and become sustainable through workshops and personalized assistance.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Community Grants
$1,500
The Rotary Club of Alameda
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Alameda, California, to enhance their programs and projects that benefit the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Organizational Development Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
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 Ceres Foundation Grant Program
$70,000
The Ceres Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving education and employment opportunities for underserved youth in specific regions of California, Washington, DC, and Western Massachusetts.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
Know Your Neighbors Grant
$1,200
City of Palo Alto
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding initiative provides financial support to Palo Alto residents for neighborhood events that promote community engagement and strengthen local connections.

Community Development
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
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Regional Coordination Project (RCP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$1,000,000
Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce development boards in California to create and expand training programs that help individuals gain industry-recognized credentials and secure sustainable employment.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Ford Family Foundation Good Neighbor Grants
$25,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community projects and emergency needs in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, aimed at enhancing local initiatives and ensuring their sustainability.

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

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $6,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their internal operations and enhance service delivery for the communities they serve.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Ford Family Foundation Large funding Grant
$250,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-focused projects, such as centers for social services, libraries, and cultural institutions, requiring significant community backing and a portion of the budget to be secured before applying.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Placer County Clean Air Grant Program
Contact for amount
Placer County Air Pollution Control District
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida is offering grant applications to nonprofit organizations with a primary focus on early childhood. These grants are specifically designed to support the growth of creative and efficient services for at-risk children under six years old in Duval County. The foundation's mission, as evidenced by this grant, is to invest in early learning centers and provide support for parents as caregivers, aligning with a broader strategic priority to foster a nurturing environment for the region's youngest and most vulnerable population. The target beneficiaries of this program are at-risk children under six years old in Duval County. The grants aim to create a significant impact by improving the quality of early childhood education and care. This includes strengthening early learning centers and empowering parents with the resources and knowledge needed to effectively care for their children. The expected outcomes include enhanced developmental milestones for young children and increased parental engagement in their children's early learning journey. The grant program prioritizes organizations that can demonstrate innovative and effective approaches to early childhood development. A key focus is on interventions that lead to measurable results, such as improved school readiness, reduced instances of developmental delays, and increased family stability. The foundation seeks to support programs that have a clear theory of change, demonstrating how their activities will lead to the desired positive outcomes for children and families. Eligibility for these grants is restricted to nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) status, a two-year work history, and an annual operating budget of $100,000 or above. Applicants must be located in and serving Duval County. The grant size is up to $15,000, with a grant period from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. Ineligible applicants include athletic associations, fundraising event sponsorships, school-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc.), requests outside Duval County, and programs promoting religious beliefs.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Unrestricted