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California Community Development Grants

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Small Capacity Building Grant Program 2025
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to improve their operational effectiveness and internal capacity, enabling them to better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Statewide Grant Opportunity
$25,000
California Fire Foundation (CFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California fire departments, firefighter associations, and nonprofits for projects that reduce wildfire risks and enhance safety in under-resourced communities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Port of Oakland Community Investment Program in California
$5,000
Port of Oakland
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Oakland area that focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and workforce education.

Environment
Nonprofits
National Philanthropy Day Initiative
$5,000
Long Beach Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Long Beach, California, to lead a one-day volunteer project that beautifies the exterior of their facilities, enhancing community spaces through visible improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant
$1,000,000
State Water Resources Control Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments in California to implement projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in local watersheds.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in San Marcos, California, focusing on various community initiatives such as arts, education, health, and environmental programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Local Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, to support innovative STEM and STEAM educational projects for youth aged 17 and younger.

Education
Nonprofits
2025 COHORT
$10,000
California Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant supports collaborative partnerships among cultural nonprofits, local businesses, and government entities in California to establish and promote new cultural districts that celebrate and preserve local cultural assets.

Arts
Nonprofits
Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant 2025
$100,000
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $100,000 each to innovative environmental projects in five regions, focusing on land stewardship, air quality, or water stewardship, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Filmmakers Grant
$10,000
City of West Hollywood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Los Angeles County filmmakers in the final stages of their projects, focusing on post-production elements to enhance diverse cultural storytelling.

Arts
Individuals
Community Arts Grant 2026
$6,000
City of West Hollywood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and collectives in Los Angeles County that engage LGBQ, BIPOC, and female communities through art-centered programs and presentations in West Hollywood.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 WeHo Artist Grant
$6,000
City of West Hollywood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists residing in West Hollywood to help them develop their creative projects and engage with the local community.

Arts
Individuals
Bridge Association of REALTORS® Community Foundation Grants Program
$3,500
Bridge Association of REALTORS (Bridge AOR)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select California cities for programs focused on youth education, food and nutrition, homeless services, and affordable housing for seniors and workers.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Opportunity Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that are addressing community challenges and promoting equity through initiatives that create healthier and safer environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the construction and renovation of public facilities for transient recreational boaters, enhancing access to waterways and promoting economic development along the waterfront.

Environment
City or township governments
LA2050 Grants Challenge
$75,000
Goldhirsh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Los Angeles County for innovative projects that promote community connection, creativity, learning, livability, and recreational opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025-2026 Operating Grants I & II
$25,000
Arts Council for Long Beach
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Long Beach that promote community engagement and appreciation of the arts through exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Tribal Applicants
Contact for amount
Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to cities, counties, and Native American entities in California to create and maintain affordable housing for low-income families.

Housing
Small businesses
Capital Infusion Program (CIP) 2024-2025
$951,680
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This program provides financial support to California's Small Business Development Centers to help small businesses access capital for growth and operational improvements, particularly in underserved communities.

Business and Commerce
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Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2024-2025
$23,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to small business technical assistance centers in California, focusing on enhancing resources and services for underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Housing
Nonprofits