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California Community Development Grants

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JFLA Mini Grant for Japanese Arts & Culture Program
$5,000
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the western U.S. to support projects that promote understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture through various community activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program โ€“ Proposition 68
$8,700,000
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote recreation, tourism, and environmental education while preserving the Delta's cultural heritage, with a focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
CDBG 2024 NOFA
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments to implement projects that promote racial and socioeconomic equity while benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals and communities.

Housing
City or township governments
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Campbell Foundation
Contact for amount
The Campbell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits in Austin, New Orleans, and the San Francisco Bay Area that promote equitable access to educational opportunities.

Education
Nonprofits
City of Santa Monica Small Business Matching Grant Program
$10,000
City of Santa Monica
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides matching funds to small businesses along Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica for exterior improvements, prioritizing those owned by minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, while enhancing safety and community vitality.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association Grant
$50,000
Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for historic preservation projects in Long Beach, California, supporting nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and for-profit entities that benefit the public and align with national preservation standards.

Arts
Nonprofits
The California Wellness Foundation Grant Programs
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to community organizations in California that work to improve health and wellness by addressing systemic barriers faced by low-income individuals, people of color, youth, immigrants, and rural residents.

Arts
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
City of Palm Desert Bicycle Rack Incentive Program
$20,000
City of Palm Desert
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides bicycle racks at little to no cost for commercial property owners in Palm Desert, promoting cycling and supporting local businesses while enhancing community infrastructure.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
First Foundation: Supporting Our Communities
Contact for amount
First Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support and consulting services to nonprofit organizations focused on affordable housing, small business development, workforce development, and financial literacy in low- and moderate-income communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Western United States that implement high-impact, sustainable programs benefiting their communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Archstone Foundationโ€™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
Riverine Stewardship Program
$13,000,000
California Department of Water Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water quality and supply, restore aquatic habitats, and enhance ecosystem functions, particularly benefiting native fish populations and promoting public-private partnerships.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
County-wide and Regional Funding Program
Contact for amount
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to counties and their partners to develop proactive solutions for drinking water issues affecting households served by small and domestic wells, particularly in response to drought and contamination challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Education in California
$10,000
City of Santa Clara (Silicon Valley Power)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara that provide education on energy efficiency and building electrification, particularly targeting underserved communities.

Energy
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
Eco-Grants: Youth Eco-Grants
$300
Tri-City Ecology Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for young residents and organizations in the Tri-City area to undertake educational and aesthetic environmental projects.

Youth
Nonprofits
Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program, Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) Solicitation for Proposals for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$1,700,000
California Department of Employment Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that support young adults in California by helping them access quality jobs and career advancement opportunities through tailored training and wrap-around services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits