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California Community Development Grants

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2025 Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC)
$20,000
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to volunteer fire departments in rural California communities with populations under 10,000 for training, equipment, and organizational improvements to enhance fire prevention and response efforts.

Safety
Nonprofits
New & Experimental Works Program
$30,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized dance, theater, and multidisciplinary arts organizations in the Bay Area, enabling them to create innovative projects that engage and reflect their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations in California
$6,000
SVCREATES
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Santa Clara County, California, helping them enhance their programming and community engagement while promoting equity and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Older Adults
$4,750,000
Department of Social Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This program provides direct financial support to California residents aged 60 and older who qualify for or receive means-tested benefits, helping to enhance their economic security.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
2025 Mental Health Service Expansion and Workforce Development Grant
$50,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego that provide mental health services and workforce development initiatives to improve access and diversity in care for children, youth, and families.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CDA Foundation Dental Materials and Supplies Grant Program
$25,000
California Dental Association Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides essential dental materials and supplies to nonprofit organizations in California that deliver dental care to underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
North Valley THRIVE Catalyst Fund
$2,000,000
North Valley THRIVE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to public and private organizations, government entities, and Tribal groups in the North San Joaquin Valley for projects that drive economic growth and resilience in the region.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Western Avenue Storefront Improvement Grant Program
$20,000
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to commercial businesses along Western Avenue in Rancho Palos Verdes for storefront improvements, including landscaping, to enhance the area's visual appeal and accessibility.

Community Development
Small businesses
Impact100 Greater Sacramento Grant Program 2025
$100,000
Impact100 Greater Sacramento
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Sacramento area for transformative projects that address critical community needs in health, arts, education, environment, and family.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SVCF Community Action Grants Program 2025
Contact for amount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties to promote equity and community engagement across various focus areas, including arts, health, and environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MALT Small Grants Program โ€“ Round 4 (Spring 2025)
$500,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides funding to farmers and ranchers in Marin County for projects that improve agricultural sustainability, protect biodiversity, and enhance resilience against climate change and market fluctuations.

Agriculture
Individuals
Individual Artists Grant Program 2025
$10,000
Arts Council for Monterey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides financial support to emerging and established artists in Monterey County to help them advance their work and engage the community through the arts.

Community Development
Individuals
Create Grant โ€“ FY25 Cycle 2 (June 2025 Awards)
$3,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artists and organizations in Santa Cruz County to create public arts and cultural projects that promote equity, accessibility, and social impact from July 2025 to June 2026.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and public entities to support affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and economic development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Walnut Creek.

Housing
Nonprofits
Tribal EMPG Program
$188,021
California Governorโ€™s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally-recognized tribes in California to strengthen their emergency management capabilities for various hazards through planning, training, and equipment procurement.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Native American tribal organizations
California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cultural Funding Grant Program 2025-2026
$20,000
City of Ventura
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Ventura to enhance community access to arts, promote economic development, and strengthen cultural infrastructure.

Arts
Nonprofits
Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program
$10,000
City of Long Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides $10,000 grants and support to help 20 small businesses in Long Beach grow and become sustainable through workshops and personalized assistance.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2025 Community Directed Grant Program
$5,000
Whitebark Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Inyo and Mono Counties, California, aimed at addressing local challenges like wildfire prevention and environmental stewardship through collaborative solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Investment Grant Program
$100,000
Port of Los Angeles (POLA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for community events and projects that benefit the Port of Los Angeles and its surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on maritime activities, environmental preservation, and public engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits