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California Community Development Grants

Explore 527 grant opportunities

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their operational capacity through strategic planning, training, and essential equipment purchases.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Organizations in California
$1,000,000
Samueli Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, for capital projects that improve or acquire facilities essential for delivering their services effectively.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Funding Grant Program
$20,000
City of Cupertino
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Cupertino for projects and events that enhance community well-being, focusing on social services and the arts.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
CFSLOCO Community Grant Program
$40,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County, California, to enhance their initiatives in arts, environment, health, and services for seniors and people with disabilities, promoting community wellbeing and equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in restoring ecosystems and improving resilience in areas of the Angeles National Forest affected by past wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
$7,500
The City of Pleasanton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide youth programs aimed at improving the quality of life for young residents in Pleasanton through initiatives in arts, culture, and youth services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Household Hazardous Waste Grant, HD45 (Small Projects)
$100,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and eligible agencies in California for small-scale projects focused on the safe management and reduction of household hazardous waste.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to small cities and counties in California to improve housing, community facilities, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Los Angeles Legacy Business Recovery Grant Program
$20,000
City of Los Angeles
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides financial support to longstanding small businesses in Los Angeles that are recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing those in low- and moderate-income communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Capacity Building Grant Program
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $6,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their internal operations and enhance service delivery for the communities they serve.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
West Sacramento Foundation Grant
$2,000
West Sacramento Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding program provides small grants to local nonprofit organizations that serve residents of West Sacramento, supporting community-driven projects that enhance quality of life, promote equity, and foster civic pride.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC)
$20,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to volunteer fire departments in rural California communities with populations under 10,000 for training, equipment, and organizational improvements to enhance fire prevention and response efforts.

Safety
Nonprofits
City of Coronado Mini-Grant
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community events, services, and activities that promote local cohesion and engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 CARES Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The CARES Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Sacramento area to support initiatives that prevent HIV, improve care for those living with the virus, and enhance access to testing and services for high-risk populations.

Health
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
Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant
$2,000
Road Ahead Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated businesses along Route 66 to help maintain operations, aid in reopening, and promote new ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses
Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative Award
$1,000,000
California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between community organizations and academic institutions in California to develop and evaluate culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions for pregnant individuals in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
CFNS McConnell Fund
$50,000
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and community groups in Northern California to undertake capital projects and purchase equipment that enhance community development and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development-2030
Contact for amount
Mayorโ€™s Office of Housing and Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Francisco that assist low and moderate-income residents by offering essential services and promoting community development.

Community Development
City or township governments