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California Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

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Social Impact Theatre Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit theater organizations in select Western U.S. states for professional productions that address contemporary social issues and engage diverse audiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Immigrants and Refugees Advocacy – Statewide Organization
$502,500
California Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission
State

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for a California-based nonprofit organization to lead advocacy efforts that address the behavioral health needs of immigrant and refugee populations statewide, collaborating with local partners and influencing state policy.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
2024 NBA Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
NBA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

Youth
Nonprofits
City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs Operating Grants
Contact for amount
City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides financial support to San José-based nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that promote community engagement and contribute to the city's cultural vitality through diverse artistic programming.

Arts
City or township governments
Coastal Conservancy Grants
Contact for amount
Coastal Conservancy
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations in California to restore coastal environments, improve public access, and enhance climate resilience, particularly for historically underrepresented communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Eastside Arts Initiative Grant
$100,000
Eastside Arts Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Eastern Los Angeles County to support innovative arts projects that meet community cultural needs.

Arts
City or township governments
Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Older Adults
$4,750,000
California 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
Filmmakers Grant
$10,000
City of West Hollywood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Los Angeles County filmmakers in the final stages of their projects, focusing on post-production elements to enhance diverse cultural storytelling.

Arts
Individuals
California Investment and Innovation Fund (Cal IIP) Program
$15,000,000
California State Treasurer's Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This program provides funding to community development financial institutions to help them offer essential services and capital access to economically disadvantaged communities across California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Smart Justice Spark Grants
$25,000
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in California that empower justice-impacted individuals through education, workforce development, and policy advocacy.

Education
Nonprofits
Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Educator Training Grant Program
$15,000,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to County Offices of Education and their consortia to train educators as literacy coaches and specialists, focusing on improving literacy for high-need student populations, particularly English learners and multilingual learners, across California.

Education
City or township governments
City of Sacramento Cultural Arts Award
$100,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Sacramento County to enhance their operations and community engagement over a three-year period.

Arts
City or township governments
Arts Express Grant Program
$5,000
San Benito County Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This program provides financial support to individual artists, arts groups, and cultural organizations in San Benito County to foster creative and cultural activities that promote community engagement and diversity.

Arts
Individuals
Community-Based Organization Grant Program
$20,000
City of Claremont
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential social services to residents of Claremont, California, focusing on both general community needs and critical issues like homelessness.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
County of San Mateo Arts and Culture Grants Program
Contact for amount
County of San Mateo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides general support for nonprofit arts and culture organizations in San Mateo County, allowing them to enhance their operational sustainability and community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to independently owned legacy businesses along the historic Route 66 corridor, focusing on preservation projects that enhance visibility and sustainability, particularly for underrepresented communities.

Community Development
Small businesses
Early Care Spaces
$100,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation (KRF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Oakland that create innovative programs to improve early childhood language and literacy development for underserved families and communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Berkeley FILM Foundation Student Grant
$5,000
Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging filmmakers in the East Bay area who are enrolled in full-time film studies programs, specifically for documentary projects that address important social issues.

Arts
Individuals
DEI High Impact Grant
$20,000
City of San Luis Obispo (Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and public institutions in San Luis Obispo to implement innovative projects that promote equity and inclusion for underserved communities while addressing systemic issues like affordable housing and access to services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
CALIFORNIA REENTRY AND ENRICHMENT (CARE) GRANTS
$15,000,000
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $15 million over three years to non-profit organizations for programs that promote restorative justice and accountability in California correctional facilities, focusing on empathy, resilience, and reducing violence among participants.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits