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California Community Development Grants

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Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment Grant
$5,000
Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Francisco that promote music, education, and services for economically disadvantaged residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Battery Pilot Manufacturing Line Program
$25,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California to establish a shared battery manufacturing facility that supports advanced lithium-ion technologies, promotes workforce development, and benefits disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Electric Vehicle Charging 2.0
$10,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that install public electric vehicle charging stations in rural and underserved communities across California, prioritizing access for disadvantaged populations and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.

Environment
City or township governments
City of Saratoga Competitive Event Grant
$2,000
City of Saratoga
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to volunteer-organized community events in Saratoga that are free to the public and celebrate the city's culture and diversity.

Community Development
City or township governments
John W. Porter Trust Grant
$10,000
John W. Porter Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Long Beach, California, across various sectors such as arts, education, health, and community services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Community Wellbeing Grant
$10,000
Tri-City Mental Health Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support for community-led projects that promote mental and emotional wellness for youth aged 0 to 25 in Claremont, La Verne, and Pomona, California.

Health
City or township governments
Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grants
$400,000
Fresno Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in Fresno for both operational needs and specific projects, prioritizing those that promote community engagement and equity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Emergency Management Performance Grant Program
$188,021
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally-recognized tribes in California to enhance their emergency management capabilities and improve preparedness for various disasters.

Community Development
County governments
City of Coronado Mini-Grant
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community events, services, and activities that promote local cohesion and engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Santa Cruz Special Event Grant Program
$2,500
City of Santa Cruz
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial support to community events in Santa Cruz that promote cultural vibrancy, economic activity, and community well-being.

Community Development
City or township governments
Grants available to support Community Engagement in California
Contact for amount
San Diego County Office of Education
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help California school districts strengthen their partnerships with communities to improve educational outcomes for underserved students.

Community Development
City or township governments
Youth Workforce Grant Opportunity
$450,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to create workforce development programs that help young adults aged 18 to 26, especially those facing significant challenges, gain access to stable employment through internships, apprenticeships, and job training in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Venues & Spaces Grant
$250,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that enhance access to arts and culture by improving venues and spaces, particularly in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sacramento Literacy Foundation Summer Reading Grant
Contact for amount
Sacramento Literacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Sacramento County that provide summer reading programs for children and youth, aiming to improve literacy skills and prevent summer learning loss among underserved students.

Education
Nonprofits
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
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
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
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