California Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Salinas that implement programs focused on improving health, safety, and well-being while addressing issues like youth violence and mental health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist California counties in improving educational services and outcomes for foster youth through technical guidance, collaboration, and data-driven strategies.

The Donaldson Foundation dedicates its efforts to making a positive impact in communities where Donaldson Company employees reside, focusing on supporting educational initiatives. It extends grant invitations exclusively to applications with an educational aim, scrutinizing each based on criteria such as educational focus, the need of beneficiaries, impact, sustainability, and connection to communities near company locations. Eligible recipients are required to be IRS-recognized tax-exempt entities. Funding is available in the Twin Cities and several U.S. locations where Donaldson has significant operations, with grants reaching up to $20,000. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Cycle 2 deadline: January 15th

This program provides funding to California's local governments to develop and support housing projects and services for low- to moderate-income households, particularly those at risk of homelessness.

The City of Indio in California offers the Community Grant & Sponsorship Program, which has been recently revised and approved by the City Council. This program provides monetary assistance and sponsorships of up to $5,000 annually, with a total annual funding of $150,000. Additionally, there is $25,000 available for in-kind contributions such as city services or event locations. The program also considers funding requests for event/table sponsorships.

The City of Fredericksburg’s Historic Preservation Grant application for the 2023-24 fiscal year is now available to Historic District landowners or owners of Historic Landmarks in the City. This grant program is designed to assist homeowners in covering expenses related to the maintenance of historic properties, which are recognized as an important part of the culture and heritage of Fredericksburg. The program aligns with the city's mission to preserve and protect its historical assets and ensure the longevity of these significant structures. The target beneficiaries for this grant are owners of historic properties within Fredericksburg's Historic District or owners of Historic Landmarks. Specifically, the funds are intended for owner-occupied structures with significant exterior maintenance needs, indicating a focus on direct support for residents who are actively preserving their historic homes. The primary impact goal is to ease the financial burden associated with maintaining these historically significant properties, thereby encouraging their upkeep and preventing deterioration. The program prioritizes exterior maintenance for historic properties. Given the limited amount of funding, the grant is exclusively open to owner-occupied structures demonstrating significant need. This ensures that the available funds are directed to properties most in need of assistance and to residents who are committed to living in and maintaining these historical homes. The grant is offered as a reimbursement, requiring applicants to initially cover expenses, which can then be recouped up to the allocated amount. Expected outcomes include the improved physical condition of historic properties throughout Fredericksburg, contributing to the overall aesthetic and historical integrity of the city. Measurable results could include the number of properties that receive funding, the types of repairs completed, and the visual improvement of the maintained structures. While a specific grant duration is not mentioned, the annual allocation of funds suggests a continuous commitment to historic preservation. The City Council has allocated $30,000 for all grants this year, with individual grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, demonstrating a strategic approach to allocate resources based on the scale of need.

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized food businesses in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah to help them expand their market access and improve their operations.

This grant aims to address the issue of illegal solid waste dumping in California, which negatively affects property values, public health, and community pride, by providing funds for the cleanup and restoration of abandoned or underutilized properties.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local, state, and federal agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, to implement projects that improve the environment and mitigate the impacts of transportation infrastructure in California.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Placer County that focus on preventing domestic violence and human trafficking or assisting survivors with essential services.

This grant provides funding to California higher education institutions to expand their College Corps programs, enabling college students to engage in community service while earning educational awards.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community programs in the West Region to support initiatives in conservation, K-12 STEM education, and military and veterans services, benefiting youth and underserved populations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and community-based organizations in California to promote awareness and access to tax credits and free tax preparation services for low-income residents, particularly those filing with an ITIN.

CalRecycle is seeking projects that implement new programs or enhance existing programs to provide convenient beverage container recycling opportunities in various locations statewide. Eligible projects include:• Multi-family residential dwellings (five units or more).• Public colleges/universities, non-profit colleges/universities, and public K-12 school districts.• Curbside Residential Program locations (excluding single stream).• Community events including, but not limited to, those sponsored by local jurisdictions.• Parks/recreational areas.• Purchase of water refill stations, including installation, replacement of current infrastructure, plumbing, maintenance, additional attachments or modifications, or related educational and outreach activities/materials promoting water refill stations.• Litter reduction and cleanup along the United States-Mexico border where the waste stream includes beverage containers that will be recycled. o Out of State beverage containers collected as part of the litter abatement and cleanup projects cannot be funded under this grant program. Ongoing collection programs may include the following activities as a component of the grant project:• Temporary Community events (i.e., recycling or collection events sponsored by local jurisdictions, Earth Day events).• Drop-off, Collection Program, or Community Service Program.• Education and Outreach related to beverage container recycling. Note: Education activities and/or materials (signage, flyers, curriculum, etc.) related to the beverage container recycling project are capped at 25 percent of the total grant award. • Funding must have a direct connection to the California Redemption Value (CRV) of beverage containers and the overall program. If non-CRV items are included in the grant, they are subject to proportional cost. For example: a three-bin system with composting, paper and CRV recycling, can only be funded at one third of the cost. A mixed recycling bin will be funded proportionately based on the CRV content of materials collected. Priority funding will be given to Tribal Entities and applicants with litter abatement projects along the United States-Mexico border. Applicants who meet the criteria will be given priority and will be considered for funding first.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in El Dorado County for programs and improvements that directly benefit the local veteran community.

This initiative provides financial and technical support to individuals and organizations in Hayward, California, for community-driven projects that promote education, sustainability, economic development, and health.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Gilroy and surrounding South County areas to support impactful projects in various fields, including education, health, and the environment.

This funding opportunity supports Long Beach community organizations and residents in hosting free summer events focused on violence prevention, intervention, and healing to strengthen neighborhood ties and promote well-being.

This program provides financial support to Danville-based brick-and-mortar businesses and local organizations for collaborative events that promote shopping locally, with additional funding available for digital marketing initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and public agencies in San Diego County for projects that enhance community well-being, safety, and economic opportunities.