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California Community Development Grants

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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
JUSTIN Community Grants
$50,000
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools and non-profits in North County to support projects that improve community welfare in areas such as health, wellness, and youth enrichment.

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
Cultural Participation and Community Engagement Grant
$25,000
San José Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports San José-based nonprofit organizations, small artist groups, and individuals with fiscal sponsors in creating arts projects that foster community engagement and celebrate cultural diversity.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Student Basic Needs Spark Grant
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in California that are working to improve student well-being and address essential needs in higher education through innovative and scalable projects.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Sacramento Film + Media Grant Program
$10,000
City of Sacramento Sacramento Film + Media
Local

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to filmmakers and media producers to support film and television projects that take place in Sacramento, promoting local economic and cultural growth.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
BFF Legal Services Grant
$30,000
Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that promote sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to outdoor spaces in the Sierra-Cascade Region.

Recreation
State 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