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California Community Development Grants

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2026 WeHo Artist Grant
$6,000
City of West Hollywood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists residing in West Hollywood to help them develop their creative projects and engage with the local community.

Arts
Individuals
Community Arts Grant 2026
$6,000
City of West Hollywood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and collectives in Los Angeles County that engage LGBQ, BIPOC, and female communities through art-centered programs and presentations in West Hollywood.

Arts
Nonprofits
Bridge Association of REALTORSยฎ Community Foundation Grants Program
$3,500
Bridge Association of REALTORS (Bridge AOR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select California cities for programs focused on youth education, food and nutrition, homeless services, and affordable housing for seniors and workers.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Opportunity Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

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
Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the construction and renovation of public facilities for transient recreational boaters, enhancing access to waterways and promoting economic development along the waterfront.

Environment
City or township governments
LA2050 Grants Challenge
$75,000
Goldhirsh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Los Angeles County for innovative projects that promote community connection, creativity, learning, livability, and recreational opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Operating Grants I & II
$25,000
Arts Council for Long Beach
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Long Beach that promote community engagement and appreciation of the arts through exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) โ€“ Tribal Applicants
Contact for amount
Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Small businesses
Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025-2026
$23,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established technical assistance centers in California that help small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly those from underserved communities, by offering free or low-cost advisory services and training.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Applications open Small Capacity Building Grant Program
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2025

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
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
Community Arts Grants
$7,500
Arts Council for Monterey County
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that provide public arts and culture programs, with a focus on promoting equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants (formerly Local and Collaborative Grants)
$250,000
California State Library (CSL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California libraries in developing innovative programs and services that address local community needs and enhance engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
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
FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for Federally-Recognized Tribes
$130,000
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally-recognized tribes in California for projects that enhance security and preparedness against terrorism and related catastrophic events.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Pitch Elk Grove Startup Pitch Competition in California
$10,000
Pitch Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This competition provides financial rewards and mentorship opportunities to innovative tech startups in the Sacramento region, encouraging local entrepreneurial growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
RCCAAF Community Arts Grants
$10,000
Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, public schools, and individual artists in Rancho Cucamonga for arts and cultural projects that benefit the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund Program
$25,000
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 6, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that were significantly affected by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, helping them recover and rebuild.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
CZI Community Fund
$200,000
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County, California, to help them address community needs in areas such as housing, healthcare, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits