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California Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

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Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68
$8,700,000
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote recreation, tourism, and environmental education while preserving the Delta's cultural heritage, with a focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Santa Monica Small Business Matching Grant Program
$10,000
City of Santa Monica
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides matching funds to small businesses along Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica for exterior improvements, prioritizing those owned by minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, while enhancing safety and community vitality.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Fund
$35,000
The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in California that assist disadvantaged boys under 21 with their moral, physical, and intellectual development.

Arts
Nonprofits
Employment and Training Pathways program (ETPP) Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$16,300,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Dec 8, 2025

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create job training and education programs for vulnerable populations in California, including English Language Learners, justice-involved individuals, opportunity youth, and veterans, to help them achieve economic stability and career advancement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Western United States that implement high-impact, sustainable programs benefiting their communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Grant in California
Contact for amount
Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund (LDGF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that promote democracy, education, environmental sustainability, reproductive health, and Jewish community initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Riverine Stewardship Program
$13,000,000
California Department of Water Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water quality and supply, restore aquatic habitats, and enhance ecosystem functions, particularly benefiting native fish populations and promoting public-private partnerships.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
County-wide and Regional Funding Program
Contact for amount
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to counties and their partners to develop proactive solutions for drinking water issues affecting households served by small and domestic wells, particularly in response to drought and contamination challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Education in California
$10,000
City of Santa Clara (Silicon Valley Power)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara that provide education on energy efficiency and building electrification, particularly targeting underserved communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Explore the Coast
$100,000
California State Coastal Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-centered projects that enhance coastal access and enjoyment for historically underserved populations in California, including low-income communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program, Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) Solicitation for Proposals for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$1,700,000
California Department of Employment Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that support young adults in California by helping them access quality jobs and career advancement opportunities through tailored training and wrap-around services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, targeting public entities, state agencies, and private organizations in California.

Energy
City or township governments
Small Arts Grants
$10,000
The Fleishhacker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial support to arts and culture organizations in the Bay Area to fund innovative projects by local artists, particularly those from marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lower American River Conservancy Program
$3,840,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore, enhance, and improve public access to the natural and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Workforce Accelerator Fund 13
$500,000
California Workforce Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for workforce development projects that create quality jobs and promote upward mobility for workers from disadvantaged or low-income communities in California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs
$9,700,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to address urgent drinking water needs and to clean up pollution when no responsible parties are available to manage the situation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Tahoe for All
$150,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Jewish Women’s Foundation Grants
$70,000
Jewish Women’s Foundation of San Diego
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that support programs improving the lives of Jewish women and girls, with a focus on addressing their unique cultural and gender-related challenges.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
CalVCB Trauma Recovery Center Grant
$2,000,000
California Victim Compensation Board
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that offer trauma-informed services to crime victims, including mental health treatment, case management, and practical support, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the homeless and immigrants.

Health
Nonprofits