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California Community Development Grants

Explore 527 grant opportunities

Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
California 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
Community Air Protection Program Cycle 5 Community Air Grant Request for Applications
$300,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in California to implement projects that reduce air pollution and improve air quality in disadvantaged or low-income neighborhoods.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Yolo Air Quality Education Grant
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and educators to create programs that engage children in Yolo County, promoting behavior changes to improve air quality by reducing driving.

Education
Nonprofits
AHSC Round 9 NOFA
$775,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that create affordable housing and improve transportation options in California, particularly benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities while promoting sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Housing
Small businesses
Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$10,000,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to social enterprises and their partners in California to create job training and employment programs for vulnerable populations, helping them gain skills and achieve economic stability.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Farmworker Advancement Program (FAP) Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$1,000,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that support adult farmworkers in California by offering technical assistance and evaluation services to improve their employment and education outcomes.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
California Health Equity Fellowship
$10,000
Center for Health Journalism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This fellowship provides funding and mentorship for California journalists to report on underrepresented health and equity issues affecting their communities.

Health
County governments
Community Enhancement and Music Grant
$10,000
Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to implement music programs and community enhancement projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Rancho Bernardo.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kimball Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Kimball Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that align with the Foundation's priorities, supporting a range of community-focused initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New Music Inc Incubator Program
$10,000
New Music USA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This program provides financial support and mentorship to small, artist-led music organizations in Los Angeles County to help them grow and develop sustainable practices.

Arts
Nonprofits
Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding for projects that improve wildlife and fish passage by constructing or modifying infrastructure, restoring habitats, and removing barriers, particularly in areas affected by drought.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Cultural Funding Grant Program
$20,000
City of Ventura
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Ventura to enhance community access to arts, promote economic development, and strengthen cultural infrastructure.

Arts
Nonprofits
Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to California public entities for cleaning up illegal dumping sites to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
County governments
MALT Small Grants Program – Spring Round 4: Resilience on Working Lands
$50,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This program provides funding to farmers and ranchers in Marin County for projects that improve climate resilience and biodiversity on their working lands.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Together in Community Grant
$10,000
Zellerbach Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community-focused events in the San Francisco Bay Area that promote inclusivity and cultural engagement among historically underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program
$371,888
U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit Tribal coalitions dedicated to addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in Tribal and Native Hawaiian communities.

Women & Girl Services
Native American tribal organizations
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts, Culture & Heritage Grant Program
$27,500
Napa County Arts & Culture Advisory Committee
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Napa County that promote arts, culture, and heritage, aiming to enhance community engagement and attract tourism.

Arts
Nonprofits
BFF Legal Services Grant
$30,000
Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and public organizations in California that deliver legal services, focusing on improving access to justice for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Santa Clarita Community Services and Arts Grants
$7,500
City of Santa Clarita
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver community services and arts programs benefiting residents of Santa Clarita, California.

Arts
Nonprofits