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California Community Development Grants

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BRIC Animation Co-op Grant
$5,000
BRIC Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides $5,000 to support independent animation worker cooperatives in California that focus on creating inclusive stories and promoting equity in the creative industry.

Arts
Individuals
CCI Creative Economy Fund Grant
$8,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small creative businesses and sole proprietorships in San JosΓ© to enhance their cultural and economic contributions through various projects and initiatives.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Summer Activation Mini-Grant
$5,000
Department of Health and Human Services
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Long Beach community organizations and residents in hosting free summer events focused on violence prevention, intervention, and healing to strengthen neighborhood ties and promote well-being.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Activity Grant Program 2025-2026
$60,000
City of Yucaipa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to local non-profit organizations in Yucaipa that deliver valuable services, programs, or events benefiting the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability
$10,000,000
Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Tribes and Tribal Entities in California to develop and improve affordable housing and infrastructure projects that benefit their communities.

Housing
Native American tribal organizations
California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant – Cohort 5
$5,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, tribal governments, and community-based organizations in California to implement effective programs aimed at reducing gun violence in communities disproportionately affected by such violence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clean Energy Access: Los Angeles County TECH (CEA-LAT) Grant
$200,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Los Angeles County that promote clean energy education and outreach, particularly in areas affected by environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
2025 Byrne SCIP Grants – Cohort 2
$11,246,714
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and public agencies in California to develop and implement strategies that reduce gun violence and improve crisis intervention systems.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
City of Mountain View Community for All Grant Program 2025
$10,000
City of Mountain View
Local

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Mountain View that aim to improve access to resources and promote inclusivity for immigrant and mixed-status families.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Hesperia Community Assistance Program 2025-2026
$100,000
City of Hesperia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and nonprofits that deliver essential services to low- and moderate-income residents of Hesperia.

Community Development
City or township governments
2025 Theater Production Awards
$50,000
Gerbode Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides $400,000 to support the creation and development of innovative theatrical works by California-based artists through nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Watsonville Social & Community Service Grant
$100,000
City of Watsonville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sacramento Film + Media Grant
$10,000
Sacramento Film + Media
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to filmmakers and media producers to support film and television projects that take place in Sacramento, promoting local economic and cultural growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
Special Event Grant Program (SEGP) 2025–2026
$2,000
City of Ventura
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Ventura-based nonprofit organizations hosting community festivals and events on city property to enhance local culture and stimulate economic activity.

Community Development
City or township governments
Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation Grant
$50,000
Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that deliver essential community care services, such as mental health support and crisis response, to strengthen local connections and aid individuals in need.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Field of Interest Funds Grant
$10,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties that assist specific populations, such as women and children in need, children with special needs, and wheelchair users, to enhance community well-being and self-sufficiency.

Health
Nonprofits
2025 Community Stewardship Grant
$6,000
Clean Water Program Alameda County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots projects in Alameda County that prevent stormwater pollution and enhance local environmental health through public outreach and community engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services SFP – PY 25-26
$2,700,000
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to deliver specialized employment services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
City of Salinas Public Art Event Grant 2025
$5,000
City of Salinas
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to residents, groups, or organizations in Salinas, California, to create free public art events that engage the community through various artistic expressions.

Arts
Individuals