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California Community Development Grants

Explore 527 grant opportunities

Business and Workforce Development 2025 Q1
$5,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote sustainable business practices and workforce development in California, particularly benefiting low-income communities and contributing to climate change mitigation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
City of Goleta Old Town Pride Of Place Grant
$120,000
City of Goleta
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses and nonprofit organizations in Old Town Goleta to improve their operations, attract more customers, and contribute to the area's economic revitalization.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Grants available to support Community Engagement in California
Contact for amount
San Diego County Office of Education
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help California school districts strengthen their partnerships with communities to improve educational outcomes for underserved students.

Community Development
City or township governments
Redding Rancheria Community Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Shasta and Trinity counties that provide services to Native Americans, youth, and rural communities, focusing on projects that enhance community well-being and infrastructure.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Hesperia Community Assistance Program
$100,000
City of Hesperia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and nonprofits that deliver essential services to low- and moderate-income residents of Hesperia.

Community Development
City or township governments
Individual Artists Fellowship Program
$1,000,000
California Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in California to support individual artists and culture bearers across various disciplines, ensuring equitable access to resources and enhancing community engagement through artistic practice.

Arts
Nonprofits
Emergency Management Performance Grant Program
$188,021
California Governorโ€™s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally-recognized tribes in California to enhance their emergency management capabilities and improve preparedness for various disasters.

Community Development
County governments
City of Dublin Human Services Grants
Contact for amount
City of Dublin
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profits that serve residents of Dublin, focusing on community needs and essential services over a two-year period.

Housing
Nonprofits
MALT Small Grants Program โ€“ Spring (Round 4)
$50,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports agriculturalists in Marin County, California, by providing financial assistance for projects that enhance agricultural resilience, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices on working lands.

Community Development
Individuals
Listos California CERT Support Grant (LC) Program
$500,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in California to strengthen Community Emergency Response Team programs, focusing on training and resources for vulnerable and underserved populations to enhance disaster preparedness and response.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
John W. Porter Trust Grant
$10,000
John W. Porter Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Long Beach, California, across various sectors such as arts, education, health, and community services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
City of La Mesa E-Bike Incentive Program
$1,200
City of La Mesa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for La Mesa residents and workers to purchase electric bicycles, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Community Development
City or township governments
San Manuel Cares Grant
Contact for amount
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal governments providing services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, as well as tribal entities nationwide, focusing on impactful community programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Good Neighbor Program
$10,000
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 to local nonprofit organizations and Title 1 schools in the Conejo Valley and nearby areas to enhance their capacity and deliver essential services to disadvantaged residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Support
$15,000
Atkinson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in San Mateo County that assist historically marginalized individuals and families in achieving self-sufficiency through essential services like food, shelter, health care, and support for survivors of domestic violence.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Central Valley Community Grants
$100,000
The Wonderful Company
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in California's Central Valley to enhance health, education, and social equity initiatives in communities like Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cultural Grants Program
$80,000
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles to create accessible cultural and artistic projects that engage the community through free or low-cost events.

Arts
Nonprofits
BENT Film Festival Grant
$1,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+ filmmakers and artists in the greater Sacramento area to create and showcase projects that highlight queer stories and experiences.

Arts
Individuals
Listos California Regional Grant (LN) Program โ€“ Inland
$300,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in California's Inland Region that are dedicated to improving disaster preparedness and resilience for communities at high risk of emergencies.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals