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California Community Development Grants

Explore 553 grant opportunities

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
Business Promotion Program
$5,000
Town of Danville
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to Danville-based brick-and-mortar businesses and local organizations for collaborative events that promote shopping locally, with additional funding available for digital marketing initiatives.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Sidewalk Vendor Formalization Grant Program
$5,000
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to eligible sidewalk vendors in unincorporated Los Angeles County to help them comply with new regulations and recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
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
Cultural Art and Arts Programming
$15,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profit organizations and public entities for free cultural and artistic events in Alameda, including performances, festivals, and educational programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Love Your Block Mini-Grants
$2,500
City of Long Beach Technology and Innovation Department
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This initiative provides funding to residents of West Long Beach for community-led projects that improve air quality, enhance safety, and promote civic engagement in their neighborhoods.

Environment
Individuals
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
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
Small Opportunity Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that are addressing community challenges and promoting equity through initiatives that create healthier and safer environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SAMCAR Foundation Grant
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
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2026)
$2,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local agencies, Native American Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to restore and protect salmon and steelhead habitats across California.

Natural Resources
State governments
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
Mickey Flacks Social Housing Fund
$5,000
The Fund for Santa Barbara
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This fund provides financial support to organizations in Santa Barbara County that promote affordable housing solutions, tenant rights, and innovative housing strategies for those in need.

Housing
Nonprofits