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California Community Development Grants

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Commercial Façade Improvement Program for Businesses in Carson
$250,000
City of Carson
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and tenants in Carson for exterior upgrades that enhance the visual appeal and economic vitality of key business areas.

Community Development
Small businesses
Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs
$9,700,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to address urgent drinking water needs and to clean up pollution when no responsible parties are available to manage the situation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
San Joaquin County Façade Enhancement Grant Program
$25,000
Downtown Stockton Alliance
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to property owners in unincorporated San Joaquin County for improving the exteriors of commercial buildings, particularly in economically distressed areas, to help revitalize the community and promote economic recovery after the pandemic.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

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
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Northern and Central California that are addressing poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Grants
$1,500
The Rotary Club of Alameda
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Alameda, California, to enhance their programs and projects that benefit the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Baptist Foundation of California Grants
Contact for amount
The Baptist Foundation of California
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to California Southern Baptist churches for outreach and evangelism projects, including missions, disaster relief, and hunger relief efforts.

Community Development
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Read Conmigo School Impact Grants
$10,000
The Kemper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Title I elementary schools in California, Florida, and Texas to strengthen their Spanish-English dual-language programs and enhance bilingual education for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Organizational Development Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County to improve their internal operations and effectiveness through various development activities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Unrestricted Operating Grants
Contact for amount
SVCREATES
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Santa Clara County, California, helping them enhance their programming and community engagement while promoting equity and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Non-Tribal Applicants
$8,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides federal funding to states for the development and preservation of affordable housing aimed at low-income and very low-income households.

Housing
Public housing authorities
Small Business Grant Program
$5,000
City of Norco
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 25, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to small businesses and non-profits in Norco, California, that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks for Colonias
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities along the U.S.-Mexico border to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal services, addressing serious health risks in underserved areas.

Infrastructure
State governments
Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts
$15,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County that enhance access to high-quality performing arts programming, particularly for low-income and marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis For Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in low-to-moderate income areas of Southern California, helping them grow and create jobs in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis For Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern California that are historically underserved, helping them access resources and grow their community impact.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Tribal Applicants
$8,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

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
Native American tribal organizations
Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance public access to California's natural areas, prioritizing initiatives for boating, hunting, fishing, and wildlife-oriented recreation, aimed at benefiting all residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Know Your Neighbors Grant
$1,200
City of Palo Alto
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding initiative provides financial support to Palo Alto residents for neighborhood events that promote community engagement and strengthen local connections.

Community Development
Nonprofits