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California Community Development Grants

Explore 527 grant opportunities

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
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
City of Pomona Community Development Block Grant
$300,000
City of Pomona Housing Services Division (Community Development Block Grant Unit)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community development projects that assist low- to moderate-income residents in Pomona, focusing on housing, public services, and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
City or township governments
2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$10,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California's Sierra-Cascade Region to implement wildfire prevention and forest resilience projects that benefit vulnerable communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
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 historically underserved areas.

Infrastructure
State governments
Stockton Blvd Plan Action Grant
$25,000
City of Sacramento Neighborhood Development Action Team (NDAT)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-led projects that enhance the social, economic, and cultural vitality of Stockton Boulevard and its neighborhoods, with a strong emphasis on arts and culture initiatives.

Community Development
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
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
Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants
$500,000
California Department of Conservation (DOC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to California cities, counties, nonprofits, and tribes to permanently protect agricultural lands from urban development, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
State governments
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
City of Santa Cruz Storefront Beautification Grants
$15,000
City of Santa Cruz Economic Development and Housing Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property and business owners in Santa Cruz for improving the exterior appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the visual appeal of the area and promoting economic vitality.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
$15,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in California to help support equity applicants and licensees in the cannabis industry by reducing barriers to entry and promoting compliance and business development.

Housing
City or township governments
Small Community Drinking Water (SCDW) Funding Program
$50,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small disadvantaged communities in California to improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Elevate Youth California: Cohort 7 Standard Track
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in partnership with Sierra Health Foundation: Center for Health Program Management
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based community organizations that empower youth, particularly those affected by the war on drugs, to engage in civic activities and promote substance use disorder prevention through mentorship and social justice initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Support Grant Program
$1,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for public events or educational opportunities that benefit the residents of Mendocino County, promoting community engagement and addressing local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Explore the Coast Overnight
$5,000,000
California Coastal Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to improve and create affordable coastal accommodations for Californians, especially those from low and middle-income households and underserved communities, to enhance their access to the coast.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant – Phase II
$20,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.

Housing
City or township governments
San Mateo County Association of Realtors Grant Program
Contact for amount
San Mateo County Association of REALTORS Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County that focus on housing-related initiatives to improve the quality of life for local residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
City of Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program
$5,000
City of Santa Ana
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance and support to new small businesses in Santa Ana, helping them thrive during their first three years of operation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses