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California Community Development 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
Measure Q Grants
$500,000
Santa Cruz County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This program provides funding to community organizations and local governments in Santa Cruz County to support projects that improve environmental health, enhance public access to parks, and promote community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Micro-Grant Program
$12,500
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and fire agencies in Mendocino County to implement projects that enhance wildfire preparedness and community resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 2026
$4,000,000,000
California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
State

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public transit agencies and municipalities in California to develop major projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance public transit services, and improve connectivity, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – 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
Implementation Grants
$2,600,000
Arts in California Parks
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community groups in California to implement public art and cultural projects in local parks, enhancing community engagement and celebrating regional heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
California Advanced Services Fund Adoption Account
Contact for amount
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant: Round 2
$200,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County to educate and assist low-income and disadvantaged communities in accessing clean energy technologies and programs that promote healthier homes and reduce pollution.

Energy
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
City of Palm Desert Bicycle Rack Incentive Program
Contact for amount
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
WMF Community Enrichment Grant
$4,000
West Marin Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and community groups in West Marin, California, to support projects that enhance social connections and cultural diversity, particularly for marginalized 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
CDA Foundation Dental Materials and Supplies Grant Program
$50,000
California Dental Association Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides essential dental materials and supplies to nonprofit organizations in California that deliver dental care to underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Funding Program
Contact for amount
City of Menlo Park
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Menlo Park that address essential human services, community enrichment, and health needs for residents.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation’s Community Grant
Contact for amount
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support under-resourced individuals, families, and small businesses in communities served by Umpqua Bank, focusing on building healthier, more resilient, and inclusive environments.

Community Development
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
Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant Program
$5,000
Santa Barbara County Arts Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to artists and nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to create projects that increase access to the arts for underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits