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California Community Development Grants

Explore 527 grant opportunities

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
Eco-Grants: Environmental Education/Project Grants
$300
Tri-City Ecology Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in the Tri-City area to develop local environmental projects that are educational or enhance community aesthetics, with a focus on sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability
$10,000,000
California 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
The Rural Community Grant program
$5,000
AgWest Farm Credit
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for innovative projects that improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities in several western states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Contact for amount
City of Santa Clarita
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to eligible customers of Peoples Natural Gas who are struggling to pay their utility bills, offering grants to help prevent service termination.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
$500,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to small community water systems and public water systems serving disadvantaged communities to help them improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure safe, clean water access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Aging to Thrive: Empowering Aging Through Community
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve the lives of seniors in Humboldt County, California, by funding services such as meal programs, health support, and transportation.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP)
$500,000
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based nonprofit organizations and houses of worship at high risk of violent attacks or hate crimes, enabling them to enhance their security and emergency preparedness.

Safety
Nonprofits
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides substantial funding to nonprofit organizations in the East Bay Area of California for capital projects that create a lasting impact and demonstrate strong leadership and financial sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grants Program
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This program provides funding to grassroots community groups in Monterey County to support projects that improve local quality of life and address neighborhood challenges.

Community Development
Individuals
Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program
$25,000
City of La Mesa
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to La Mesa businesses for exterior property improvements, enhancing their facades and overall appearance to boost the local economy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
City of Cotati Cultural Event Grant Program
$5,000
City of Cotati
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support for local organizations and individuals to host multicultural and community events in Cotati that promote diversity, equity, and health.

Arts
Individuals
Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 (Tribal HHAP 4)
$1,500,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California Federally Recognized Tribes to develop and implement community-driven strategies for addressing homelessness through various housing and support services.

Housing
Native American tribal organizations
Ford Family Foundation Good Neighbor Grants
$25,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community projects and emergency needs in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, aimed at enhancing local initiatives and ensuring their sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025-26 California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) RFP
$500,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based nonprofit organizations, particularly religious institutions, to improve their physical security against violent attacks and hate crimes.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction
$10,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to community water systems in California for constructing and improving water infrastructure to ensure safe and clean drinking water for residents, particularly those in need.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Let Good Take Flight
Contact for amount
American Airlines
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that promote social good, global health, and assistance for military members.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
City of Sacramento Neighborhood Clean-up Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Sacramento
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to neighborhood and nonprofit groups in Sacramento for organizing community clean-up events that promote environmental responsibility and neighborhood pride.

Environment
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