California Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

The CZI Community Fund aims to support nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County by enhancing access to essential social and economic resources such as housing, healthcare, education, and job skills, particularly focusing on underserved communities including low-income households, BIPOC, immigrants of any status, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. This fund fosters community empowerment and engagement through annual grants paired with capacity-building programs to bolster leadership and organizational development. The application period for this fund opens on May 6, 2024, and closes on June 6, 2024. Selected organizations will receive up to $200,000 over two years, either as unrestricted or project-specific grants.

The Sharks Foundation is accepting applications for its Community Assist Grant. Donor Name: Sharks Foundation State: California County: Alameda County (CA), San Francisco County (CA), San Mateo County (CA), Santa Clara County (CA), Santa Cruz County (CA) City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Sharks Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth and families in the community with an emphasis in the areas of education, health and safety, and character development. Focus Areas  Focal Areas/Giving Campaigns: September: Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Celebrating the history and culture of the Latinx and Hispanic communities, support of the Latinx and Hispanic community October: Healthy Living Fitness, wellness, medical (non-cancer) and mental health November: Hockey Fights Cancer Cancer-related patient care, support services, survivor programs December: Holiday Assist Basic human services, food, clothing, shelter, holiday programs January: Education Equity Supported by SAP Closing the opportunity gap, building the next generation of leaders, driving innovation, providing educational resources to underserved communities, pathways to employment and career readiness February: Celebration of Black History Education, support services, anti-racism work, honoring important people and events in black history, etc. March: Equality In line with the leaguewide principle that Hockey is for Everyone, this campaign focuses on driving positive social change and fostering more inclusive communities by supporting non-profits focused on the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion for all, such as, but not limited to, female mentorship and women/girl empowerment, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled and special needs communities. While they recognize and prioritize Equality and the Hockey is For Everyone Initiative all year, they take the month of March to highlight and celebrate the work. April: Environmental Awareness Beautification, sustainability, recycling, science, world health May: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and recognition of their history in the U.S. and many contributions June: Pride Equal justice and opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ community, supporting awareness, history, and allyship. Funding Priorities The Sharks Foundation provides funding to organizations that support youth and families, with special emphasis on at-risk and underrepresented populations. Funding Information $10,000-$300,000 max. Eligibility Criteria  Fall under one of the above-mentioned focus areas Be a public, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service for a minimum of 5 years including: Having a “Current” status with the Registry of Charitable Trusts Be in good standing with the Franchise Tax Board A program must be in existence for a minimum of 3 years Provide services to children/families in need within the Bay Area Be available for a site visit if selected as a beneficiary Application Eligibility – to qualify for a grant an application must: Fall under one of the focus areas: Latinx and Hispanic Heritage, Healthy Living, Hockey Fights Cancer, Holiday Assist, Education Equity supported by SAP, Celebration of Black History, Equality, Environmental Awareness, Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage or Pride 100% of grant funding received from the Sharks Foundation are used for the exclusive benefit of youth or youth and their families 51% of the funding received must directly benefit youth/families in the Bay Area (San Francisco, San Mateo County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Gilroy, Santa Cruz) Funding must be applied to the costs associated with a specific programming element of the applying organization or the project you are applying for Funding must be used by July 1, 2025. For more information, visit Sharks Foundation.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is launching the Commercial Acquisition Fund (CAF) to provide grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations to support the acquisition of vacant or abandoned land and buildings in designated communities that were most negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Donor Name: Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/20/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program goal is to acquire vacant or abandoned commercial properties in Los Angeles County, particularly those identified as highest and high need areas per the County’s COVID-19 Vulnerability and Recovery Index in the Equity Explorer Tool.  Funding Information The CAF is funded by the County, with $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and will be awarded as recoverable grants, ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to receive these funds you must meet the following requirements to become a Qualifying Acquisition Entity (QAE): Be an active nonprofit (including community development corporations / community land trusts). Be a LA County certified business partnered with a non-profit. Not be disbarred by federal, State, or local government entity or have unresolved violations noted in the County’s contracting database. For more information, visit DEO.

The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is seeking applications for Cycle 47 of its Program Development Grants (PDG). Donor Name: California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: California’s State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) advocates for, promotes and implements policies and practices designed to achieve self-determination, independence, productivity and inclusion in all aspects of community life for Californians with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Its goal and mission are to improve the lives of people with I/DD (PwI/DD) in measurable ways through engaging in and promoting self-advocacy, capacity-building, and systems change. One of the many ways the Council (SCDD) works to achieve its State Plan objectives is by awarding Program Development Grants to community-based organizations to research, develop and/or implement innovative programs and promising or best practices throughout the state and its local communities. 2022 – 2026 State Plan Goals Self-Advocacy By 2026, the Council will maintain and/or increase the number of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to become strong self-advocates, peer trainers and community leaders. Systems Change/Advocacy By 2026, the Council will lead in partnership with family/self-advocates and others to protect and enhance civil rights to improve community-based systems and be more fully inclusive and supportive of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. Capacity-Building/Advocacy By 2026, the Council will increase partnerships with and support of more people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families, so they know their rights and can advocate for and receive supports and services. Funding Information The Council has approved a total fund of $300,000 to be allocated for one or more Cycle 47 grants. Grant Period: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025.  Eligibility Criteria The Council will award funding, on a competitive basis, to California-based agencies and organizations that represent and/or serve individuals with intellectual, developmental and/or cross-disabilities. Eligible Applicants include: Local government agencies Non-government organizations Tribal organizations Community-based non-profits Established coalitions that are classified as 501(c)(3) tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Code For more information, visit SCDD.

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is now accepting applications for CalMoneySmart Grant Program, which will award a total of $2 million to nonprofits annually to provide free financial education and empowerment programs for people experiencing financial insecurity in California. Donor Name: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Funding Information CalMoneySmart offers qualifying nonprofit organizations grants of up to $200,000. Grant Period Grant awards will be announced for a two-year period covering two consecutive fiscal years. Grant Funding Uses The grants may be used to: Design, develop, or offer free classroom- or web-based financial education and empowerment content intended to help unbanked and underbanked consumers achieve, identify, and access lower-cost financial products and services, establish or improve their credit, increase their savings, or lower their debt. Provide individualized, free financial coaching to unbanked and underbanked consumers. Design, develop, or offer a free financial product or service intended to help unbanked and underbanked consumers identify and access responsible financial products and financial services, establish or improve their credit, increase their savings, or lower their debt. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for a grant, an Applicant must meet the following criteria: The Applicant is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is organized and operated exclusively for one or more of the purposes described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and No part of the net earnings of the Applicant shall inure to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual. The Applicant must be in good standing with the Secretary of State of California and the state of the Applicant’s incorporation, if applicable. Submission of a satisfactory final report for any and all prior grant funding awarded by DFPI. For more information, visit DFPI.

The Valley Transportation Authority is seeking proposals from Santa Clara County municipalities, jurisdictions, arts, cultural, education, nonprofit and community organizations to support VTA’s vision of equitable Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC). Donor Name: Valley Transportation Authority State: California County: Santa Clara County (CA), Santa Clara County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/22/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grant Goals  The goal for the grant is to grow innovative and robust partnerships between VTA and local public agencies, nonprofits, community organizations, and other diverse stakeholders to advance implementation of equitable Transit-Oriented Communities in Santa Clara County. Selected projects will empower and strengthen communities, increase transit ridership, reduce the need for car trips, and support intensive mixed-use, mixed-income development around light rail stations and transit hubs. Eligible projects support collaboration and will be located within ½-mile of existing and planned VTA light rail stations, VTA transit centers, BART stations, and commuter rail stations served by Caltrain, ACE, and/or Capitol Corridor. Funding Information Through a competitive process, 14-20 projects are expected to be selected to receive up to approximately $15,000 to $175,000. Selected projects are planned to commence between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Eligible Activities  Grant funding is available for applications that advance the following Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Areas: Planning and Policy Implementation Advancing adoption and implementation of policies, plans, and regulations to enable equitable Transit-Oriented Communities. Examples of Eligible Activities: Station area planning Transit access planning and evaluation of mobility needs Equitable development and implementation plans Technical assistance and support for local agency staff to advance alignment with Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy Community Resilience Supporting community organizations in playing greater roles in implementing equitable transit-oriented communities Examples of Eligible Activities: Implementation of anti-displacement efforts, including activities that advance acquiring, rehabilitating or preserving affordable housing, and housing preservation pilot projects Small business and commercial preservation and support Technical assistance and support for planning and development Programs that encourage and facilitate use of transit and other active transportation modes for individuals with limited incomes Education & Engagement Increasing community leadership and participation to implement Transit-Oriented Communities policies, plans and regulations, and increasing support for equitable, culturally relevant engagement practices, Examples of Eligible Activities: Advocacy campaigns for Transit-Oriented Communities-supportive policies and investments Community-based capacity building through the use of Promotores(as) Translation and interpretation services Food and childcare at community meetings Housing and homeowner application readiness workshops Placemaking, Arts, and Activation Improving the transit rider and community experience through publicly accessible arts and culture projects right next to transit that reinforce local culture, history, or value, and/or community beautification that enhances the safety and accessibility of transit, Examples of Eligible Activities: Place-based arts and culture projects within the public realm that enhance station areas and community culture and identity, such as murals and public art adjacent to transit Universal/inclusive signage design Projects that improve access in transit station area with a focus on pedestrian experience, such as crossing guards, park/trail clean-ups, graffiti-removal Festival-style events, such as outdoor street festivals or performance. For more information, visit VTA.

Grants for the Arts defines Arts Services as programs or services providing capacity building for other San Francisco-based arts and culture organizations and/or artists. Donor Name: City and County of San Francisco State: California County: San Francisco County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Areas of Support Areas of support include but are not limited to: Audience development Cultural competency and racial equity action plans Fiscal sponsorship Financial management and literacy Fundraising and development Grant writing Laws and regulations as they apply to the arts and culture sector Marketing and publicity Mentorship Nonprofit governance Professional development Regranting Programs (Creating, managing, and financing small grants to San Francisco-based artists and/or nonprofit arts and culture organizations, for an administrative fee not to exceed 10 percent of the grant amount). Space/capital planning and evaluations Strategic and business planning Technical assistance. Funding Information Arts Services FY24 grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $140,000. These amounts do not reflect FY25 and FY26 grant amounts for Art Services. Grant Period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026. Eligibility Criteria for Organizations The applicant organization must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) organization and in good standing with the IRS under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Visit the IRS website to check or update your status. If the applicant organization is not a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6), they may use a fiscal sponsor, but the fiscal sponsor must apply on the applicant organization’s behalf. The applicant organization must be San Francisco-based. For non-fiscally sponsored applicant organizations only: The organization must demonstrate a San Francisco corporate address. For non-fiscally sponsored applicant organizations only: Documentation demonstrating verifiable proof of a San Francisco corporate address must be submitted with the application. This may be in the form of a utilities bill (water/sewage, power/gas/electricity or internet), telephone/cell phone bill, bank or credit card statement, signed lease agreement or mortgage statement. Documents should be no more than three (3) months old and must include the applicant organization’s name. For more information, visit City and County of San Francisco.

The City of West Hollywood is pleased to offer the Arts Project Grant to eligible, nonprofit arts organizations for the production, performance or presentation of art projects that take place in the City of West Hollywood and that serve the West Hollywood community. Donor Name: City of West Hollywood State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) City: West Hollywood Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The City of West Hollywood and Grantees in the Arts Project Grant category can expect to: Engage residents and visitors with the arts; expand arts audiences. Recognize and champion local cultural resources; discover and explore new places for artmaking. Provide a variety of quality arts programming that is financially and geographically accessible for the residents of West Hollywood; increase access to arts experiences. Increase revenues for local businesses; support arts-business partnerships. Funding Information $42,200: Total amount of available funding in this category in 2025 $10,000: Maximum award per organization per calendar year Organizations may apply for two years of grant funding with one application. The organization will be required to apply for two projects, one for each project year (year one: January 1, 2025 –December 31, 2025 and year two: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026). Eligibility Requirements  To be eligible for consideration, organizations must satisfy all the following requirements: The primary mission of the organization must be the production and/or public presentation of one or more disciplines of the arts. Applicants must plan to present for the general public within the City of West Hollywood or immediately adjacent (within 5 blocks of the border of West Hollywood) within the funded calendar year. The proposed project should be 1 (one) presentation per year, as opposed to a series of projects over an extended period. Organizations must be able to demonstrate artistic experience in their field, and an understanding of the unique aspects and cultural diversity of the West Hollywood community. Organizations must provide a CA Data Arts Report for the previous 2 years (2022, 2023). Organizations may not pass through the grant funding. Applicants must be the presenting party. Applicants must be a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit based in Los Angeles County. Applicants may only receive funding from one grant category each calendar year. If the applicant is already receiving funding from another City Division or Department, or is cosponsored by a City Council office, they are not eligible for an Arts Grant for that same project or program. City of West Hollywood elected and appointed officials, its employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Proposed projects may not include fundraisers, capital campaigns, murals, or religious-based programs/events. Organizations with budgets of $1 Million Dollars or more are required to provide a cultural equity statement. Applicants must submit an application online by the deadline. For more information, visit City of West Hollywood.

The City of Long Beach is launching ” Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program,” a program designed to propel small businesses towards success and sustainability. Donor Name: City of Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This initiative offers entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to connect with essential support resources and undergo comprehensive workshops aimed at crafting new business and marketing plans. Upon completion of the program, participants become eligible to apply for $10k grants, empowering them to expand their business capacity and enhance resilience. With a focus on igniting growth and fostering excellence, the City’s Economic Development Department will select a group of 25 small businesses for this exclusive opportunity. Through a series of no-cost training sessions, participants will delve into strategic business planning, marketing, branding, social media optimization, access to capital, government procurement opportunities, permitting and licensing insights, merchandising techniques, networking strategies, biz-to-biz mentorship, talent recruitment, and personalized business counseling. Eligibility Criteria  Must be located and operating within the boundaries of Long Beach, California with a storefront location accessible to the public. Must have been in business for a minimum of 3 years as of 4/23/2024. Must be an independently-owned, for-profit business including sole proprietorships, LLC’s or Corporations that are not publicly traded (franchises and large chains with 10 or more locations are not eligible). 501(c)3 nonprofits may also apply. Must have a City of Long Beach business license. The business must hold an active or delinquent license. Businesses that have closed or cancelled their licenses are not eligible for the program. Must be currently open and active for business. Must earn no more than $5 million in annual gross revenue. Corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships must have an “ACTIVE” status with the California Secretary of State. Program selection and awards will be determined by a selection committee based on the following criteria: Representation of businesses across all parts of the city with priority for businesses located in low-to-moderate income areas Representation of businesses across multiple sectors Business readiness and potential impact   of program participation. Ineligibility  Businesses without a physical location in Long Beach, CA Businesses that are permanently closed Government entities or elected official offices Businesses primarily engaged in political or lobbying activities Passive businesses, investment companies, and investors who file a Schedule E on their personal tax returns Churches and other religious organizations Financial businesses primarily engaged in the business of lending, such as banks and finance companies Landlords and property managers (unless repairing on behalf of a small business) Businesses engaged in any activity that is illegal under federal, state, or local law Businesses engaged in any socially undesirable activity or activity that may be considered predatory in nature such as check cashing businesses Businesses that have active and unresolved code enforcement and COVID-19 Health Order violations Cannabis-related businesses. For more information, visit City of Long Beach.

Silicon Valley Power is offering grants up to $10,000 for not-for-profit community-based organizations to identify and provide outreach to underserved Santa Clara residential and small business customers, with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. Donor Name: Silicon Valley Power State: California City: Santa Clara Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Examples include but are not limited to educational videos, online resources, printed outreach materials, webinars or workshops. Content must promote energy efficiency and building electrification. Silicon Valley Power will provide grant recipients with training on its available programs for customers. Proposals must include a plan to provide outreach on energy efficiency and building electrification concepts and their benefits to targeted Silicon Valley Power residential or small business customers. Outreach should be targeted at adults since they have decision-making authority. Plans should have an emphasis on diversity, equity and/or inclusion in reaching underserved or hard to reach customer segments. Grant Period One grant per organization per 12 month period. Eligibility Criteria  The program is open to not-for-profit community-based organizations or not-for-profit clubs serving residents or small businesses within the City of Santa Clara’s city limits. For more information, visit Silicon Valley Power.

CALI Catalyst provides unrestricted grants of up to $7,500 to California changemakers who are creating tangible impact within the arts and culture sector, shifting power and influence to historically underrepresented voices. Donor Name: Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The California Art Leadership Investments (CALI) Catalyst program launched in 2021 to provide financial support and validation to individuals whose frontline work to upend the status quo in the arts and culture sector is creating tangible change and moving the needle towards greater equity and inclusion. They can look to recent CALI Catalyst grantees and their work to see these ripple effects within the sector. In Sacramento, Genevieve Leighton-Armah is challenging capitalist notions of productivity by creating nourishing spaces for Black leaders to prioritize self-care, healing, and rest. Los Angeles-based Level Ground Collective is modeling what a non-hierarchical, cooperative 501(c)3 nonprofit structure led by artists of color can look like, creating a precedent for the sector, and actively sharing their learnings and model. Nationally, Rika Iino is collaborating with the Association of Performing Arts Professionals to create equitable contracting practices between artists and cultural institutions that prioritize partnerships and collaboration rather than deliverables. CALI Catalyst recognizes that this is precisely the time when the arts and culture sector needs to support these changemakers who are ensuring historically marginalized communities—such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities–don’t fall through the cracks. By speaking out and taking action, such as exposing discriminatory hiring practices or disrupting harmful philanthropic norms, these individuals make the arts and culture field better for everyone. The CALI Catalyst grant program aims to support such leaders financially, recognizing that the fear of financial risk can silence voices and discourage meaningful change. To help ensure that the momentum for field-wide change continues undeterred, CALI Catalyst will support artists and arts workers who are on the frontlines of effecting greater inclusion, access, diversity, and equity in the arts and culture sector. Who can apply? CALI Catalyst applicants can be individuals or teams of individuals. To be eligible for funding consideration: Applicants must be artists or arts workers (e.g., arts administrators, cultural producers, culture bearers, creatives, cultural practitioners, teaching artists, or specialized technicians). Applicants (including all team members) must reside full-time in California. Applicants’ change-making action(s) must have taken place or started (i.e., the action is still in progress) on or after January 1, 2020. Applicant’s change-making action must have impacted the arts and culture sector at a local, regional, state, or national level in tangible and measurable ways. The following are ineligible for funding consideration: Organizations (e.g., nonprofits, for-profits, fiscally sponsored organizations) requesting funding to support their operations; Individuals or teams of individuals who describe a change-making action that started or took place before January 1, 2020; Individuals or teams of individuals who are requesting funding to support an organization; Individuals or teams of individuals who have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationship) with the board, staff, or directors of the Center for Cultural Innovation; Requests for funding to support a project that is in the beginning or developing stages; and Incomplete applications or applications with inaccessible (e.g., password-protected, broken links) attachments. For more information, visit CCI.

Silicon Valley Power is offering grants up to $5,000 for high school students to create projects or awareness campaigns that will educate the Santa Clara community about energy efficiency and/or renewable energy. Donor Name: Silicon Valley Power State: California City: Santa Clara Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Examples include but are not limited to educational videos, public art displays, online resources, outreach materials, demonstration projects, webinars, or workshops. Content must promote energy efficiency and/or renewable energy. Eligibility Criteria  The program is open to high school students who live in the City of Santa Clara or attend school at a site located within the Santa Clara city limits. If application is submitted by a team of students, all students must meet the eligibility requirements. Program Rules: Students must submit an application and budget; all expenses must be pre-approved within the budget Final receipts for all expenses must be submitted to be eligible for reimbursement Grant payment will be made in installments with 20% up front and progress payments of 20% each upon submitting written status report and receipts Maximum of $5,000 in grant funding per project or campaign, which can cover materials, supplies, necessary equipment (excluding equipment that will be used for other purposes, such as computers), transportation, technology, or other SVP approved costs. This grant does not pay for time spent on the project. Participants grant Silicon Valley Power the right to use any content created under this grant funding. Model releases must be provided for each person appearing in any photo or video content. Projects must be new and not previously funded. Any artwork or music used in the project or outreach campaign must be original and free from copyright infringement. One grant per student per 12 month period. If grant funds a team project, at least 50% of the team members may not have received a grant in the 12 month period to ensure equitable distribution of funds. Preference is given to projects that include components targeting diversity, equity and inclusion. Applications will be scored based on the content, key messages, target audience, community reach and value for the money spent. For more information, visit Silicon Valley Power.

The Community Project Grants program supports the exemplary artistic, cultural, and arts educational projects and programs of arts and cultural organizations in Long Beach. Donor Name: Arts Council for Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Through the Community Project Grants program, the Arts Council for Long Beach partners with arts and cultural organizations. Various goals help guide programming and funding, including the following: To encourage innovative, creative, diverse, and unique programming To support arts and cultural projects that meet community needs and identify audiences To support local organizations that have a successful track record of delivering programs that are well-planned and managed effectively To encourage programs that reflect the rich cultural diversity of the community. Funding Information Community Project Grants awarded with award amounts range from $1,000 to $6,000. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must be a nonprofit organization or non-incorporated organization working in partnership with a fiscal receiver/fiscal sponsor and meet the goals of this grant category. For more information, visit ACLB.

The Arts Council for Long Beach offers funding for professional development opportunities and Long Beach-based projects. Donor Name: Arts Council for Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Project Microgrants are available for local projects that are free, open to the public, and beneficial to Long Beach residents. Professional Development Microgrants are available for Long Beach artists who are seeking assistance with funding for professional development opportunities, such as a workshop or a conference. Types of Microgrants  Project Microgrants Project Microgrants are available for projects that are free, open to the public, and beneficial to Long Beach residents. Successful applications will demonstrate that the project supports community representation and cultural respect while also encouraging cultural diversity and/or enhancing underserved communities, neighborhoods, or populations of Long Beach. Professional Development Microgrants Funded professional development opportunities must enhance the organization’s or artist’s ability to serve Long Beach residents. Successful applications will demonstrate that the opportunity benefits the applicant, the applicant’s organizations, and/or the Long Beach community, particularly underserved communities, neighborhoods or populations. Funding Information Applicants may request a maximum of $1,000.00. What Arts Council for Long Beach Funds Publicly accessible arts and cultural presentations in any art form by organizations and/or artists within the City of Long Beach A single event or series of events or project in any artistic discipline or cultural tradition Arts and cultural festivals Arts education programs Traditional folk arts presentations, hands-on demonstrations or events or traditional arts preservation programs Public art that will benefit the residents of Long Beach Work that promotes the Long Beach arts and cultural sector For Professional Development applications the Arts Council may fund up to half of the conference fees. For conferences taking place outside of Long Beach the Arts Council may fund up to $500. Equipment and tools for art making purposes (e.g., technology, costumes or tools of the trade) may be funded. Eligibility Requirements Project venue must be located in the City of Long Beach Project must be mostly planned out and will take place with our without the Arts Council’s Funding Event must be open to the public Projects must not have happened before the date of submission Project must benefit the Long Beach arts and cultural sector. For more information, visit ACLB.

This new multi-year grant program intends to create local community connections to California’s rich and diverse cultural history and natural areas outside of California’s state park boundaries. Eligible projects will enhance connections to local cultural history, local parks, open space or natural areas through community events, programming or installations that help to build sustainable community connections, health and well-being. The Local Parks Grants Program will be managed and administered by Parks California. This program supports the “Outdoor Access for All” initiative led by Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, along with the Natural Resources Agency’s “Outdoors for All” initiative, and California State Parks’ Reexamining Our Past Initiative.

The Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment is accepting applications for the California Wildlands Grassroots Fund (Cal Wildlands) to support the heroic efforts of activists to preserve California’s wildlands. Donor Name: Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Cal Wildlands supports conservationists advocating for the permanent protection, including restoration and stewardship, of intact wildlands on both public and private lands to help preserve California’s wilderness and native biological diversity. Cal Wildlands defines “wildlands” as natural habitats, privately or publicly owned, that are (or have the potential to be) permanently preserved through legislation or deed restrictions, and are on a scale necessary to support significant native plant and animal life. Though many of the grantees’ projects are in rural areas, they may also support projects near urban or suburban settings, provided they feature connectivity to larger protected areas and/or are located along critical wildlife corridors. Efforts to advance wildlands and open space protection through county general plans and other local planning mechanisms may be eligible for funding. Cal Wildlands also supports policy advocacy, litigation and regulatory watchdogging at the local, state and federal levels if the project objective is to protect wildlands. Funding Priorities  Requests for discrete, project-specific support in which both the site and strategy are concrete and specific, e.g., saving the River Styx from hydroelectric development by getting stakeholders and community members to a hearing in Sacramento. Geographic or issue areas that have not received significant financial support in the past, including rural communities and other regions without easy access to financial and political support. Community-based advocacy and organizing efforts in which the campaign/project is steered by affected community members and interest groups. Effort is predominantly driven and staffed by volunteers. Project will establish or combat a critical precedent that will influence other wildlands protection efforts. Innovative strategies. Project seeks to build diverse constituencies for wildlands protection and engage non-traditional stakeholders, especially communities of color. Funding Information Typical grants range between $4,000-$7,500. Maximum grant is $10,000. Eligibility Criteria  Because of the complex network of agencies, stakeholders, processes, and programs that affect land and habitat issues in California, wildlands protection efforts are challenging. That is why the Cal Wildlands Fund provides a broad range of support for activists and organizations working to protect wildlands and habitat throughout the state. The Fund supports: Small nonprofit organizations with annual actual expenses and income of $200,000 or less; and Individual activists (with a sponsoring organization) with a solid track record of protecting California’s natural landscapes, ecosystems, plants, and wildlife. Geographic areas and advocacy efforts that have not received significant foundation support. The strategies they support include, but are not limited to the following: Grassroots organizing; organizational capacity building; participation in public meetings and hearings; public education; communications; legislative and regulatory advocacy; media campaigns; lawsuits; listing petitions; conferences and meetings; skills and leadership trainings; restoration and trail maintenance; scientific research, including citizen science; coalition building; and developing partnerships with government agencies, private entities, nonprofit organizations, and communities. The activities they support include, but are not limited to the following: Communications campaigns (including mailings, web-based communications and social media, paid advertising, etc.); strategic campaign planning and implementation; advocacy-related travel or other expenses; research; hiring technical, legal, or scientific experts or consultants; equipment purchase or rental; training; conferences; retreats; monitoring; mapping; and restoration and trail maintenance. Educational activities targeting legislators are allowable, but grant dollars may not be used for lobbying as defined by IRS 501(c)(3). For more information, visit RFCE.

The WeHo Artist Grant aims to nurture and support the long-term development of an artist’s ideas by providing funds that increase the capacity for artists to realize work, advance the conditions of creation, and navigate the complexities of both making art and making a career. Donor Name: City of West Hollywood State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: By directly providing funds to individual artists, the City hopes to keep artists in West Hollywood, attract new artists to the City, and contribute to the quality of the economic and social well-being. The grant may be used in any capacity to fulfill the proposed project within the calendar year. Funding Information $30,000: Total amount of available funding in this category. $6,000: Total award per artist. Eligibility Requirements  To be eligible for consideration, artists must satisfy all the following requirements: Applicants enrolled as a student in an academic institution are not eligible to apply in that discipline of study. Applicants must be registered on the West Hollywood Artists Registry. Applicants must submit 2 examples of previous work (news articles and/or media clips are not qualified as examples of previous work). The legal address of the artist must be in the city of West Hollywood. No exceptions. Applicants must submit a cohesive project with a timeline and budget. Applicants may not have been awarded the WeHo Artist Grant in the past. Applicants may only receive funding from one grant category each calendar year. If the applicant is already receiving funding from another City Division or Department, or is cosponsored by a City Council office, they are not eligible for an Arts Grant for that same project or program. City of West Hollywood elected and appointed officials, its employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Proposed projects may not include fundraisers, capital campaigns, murals, or religious-based programs/events. Proposed projects must take place in West Hollywood or in the immediate West Hollywood adjacent area (within 5 blocks of the border) and demonstrate marketing and outreach strategies targeting West Hollywood residents and constituents. Applicants must be based in LA County (WeHo Artist applicants must reside in the City of West Hollywood). Organizations with budgets of $1 Million Dollars or more are required to provide a cultural equity statement. Applicants must submit an application online by the deadline. For more information, visit City of West Hollywood.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Asset Forfeiture for Racial Justice Grant Program. Donor Name: Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office State: California County: Santa Clara County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program advances District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s “Bend the Arc” reforms to address racial discrimination, disproportionality, and promote equity within the criminal justice system. Funding Information Grant recipients are eligible for awards up to $5,000. Eligibility Criteria Grant requests for consideration include programmatic support, events, and causes successfully addressing racial inequities in the community. Grant funding must benefit marginalized communities in Santa Clara County. Grant funding cannot be used retroactively (i.e., the grant must be awarded before the event/project start date). DA employees and their immediate families may not apply for funding. Application Guidelines Grant requests can be made up to, but must not, exceed $5,000. An organization/individual/group may submit only one application. For more information, visit Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office .

The CalMoneySmart program aims to enhance financial empowerment among unbanked and underbanked Californians by funding nonprofit organizations. Through financial education and empowerment services, it seeks to reduce disparities, improve financial literacy, and foster wealth-building opportunities. The program awards grantees up to $200K per year for two consecutive fiscal years to promote financial stability and security statewide. ; Grant funds may only be used for the following financial education and empowerment services for the targeted at-risk unbanked and underbanked populations: 1) Designing, developing, or offering, free of charge to consumers, classroom or web-based financial education and empowerment content intended to help unbanked and underbanked consumers achieve, identify, and access lower cost financial products and services, establish or improve their credit, increase their savings, or lower their debt. 2) Providing individualized, free financial coaching to unbanked and underbanked consumers. 3) Designing, developing, or offering, free of charge to consumers, a financial product or service intended to help unbanked and underbanked consumers identify and access responsible financial products and financial services, establish or improve their credit, increase their savings, or lower their debt. Every project funded with a grant from the Financial Empowerment Fund shall meet the following criteria: 1) Promote and enhance the economic security of consumers. 2) Adhere to the five principles of effective financial education described in the June 2017 report issued by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled “Effective financial education: Five principles and how to use them.” Grant awards will be announced for a two-year period covering two consecutive fiscal years. Funds for each fiscal year are disbursed separately and any unexpended funds must be returned to the DFPI. Disbursement of funding for the second fiscal year is contingent on submission of a satisfactory annual report. A mandatory in-person training for grantees will be held during the grant cycle. Final details will be included in the grant agreement.   Grantees may use no more than 15 percent of the grant to cover administrative (indirect) costs. Failure to comply shall render the Applicant ineligible for a grant during the subsequent fiscal year and until the noncompliance is corrected.  A grantee may subcontract services that it has agreed to provide under the grant agreement, so long as those services are conducted on behalf of the grantee. Subcontract arrangements must be clearly described in the scope of work and budget. Accepting grant funds with the intent of distributing those funds to other nonprofit organizations (for example, sub-grants or fiscal sponsorship) is not allowed. Grant funding may not be used for financial incentives for individuals. Prohibited incentives include, but are not limited to, match funding for savings accounts, participant stipends, or gift cards with a cash value. Grantees are required to submit preliminary and final annual reports, in a form and by a date specified by the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation, documenting: 1) The specific uses to which grant funds were allocated, 2) The number of individuals aided through use of the funds, 3) Quantitative results regarding the impact of grant funding, and 4) Any other information requested by the Commissioner. Failure to submit satisfactory reports shall render the Applicant ineligible for any DFPI grant during the subsequent fiscal year and until the required report is submitted. 

The City of West Hollywood is pleased to offer the WeHo Community Arts Grant intended to support nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, or artist collectives, with a history of supporting LGBQ, BIPOC and/or female artists and audiences. Donor Name: City of West Hollywood State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) City: West Hollywood Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Proposed programs can include art centered presentations or participatory programs (workshops) which enhance the community. The purpose for the grant is to fund art presentations that support community goals through cultural equity. This category supports art centered presentations and/or workshops that provide access and education to specific communities. The City of West Hollywood and Grantees in the Community Arts Grant category can expect to: Engage residents and visitors with the arts; expand arts audiences. Recognize and champion local cultural resources; discover and explore new places for artmaking. Provide a variety of quality arts programming that is financially and geographically accessible for the residents of West Hollywood; increase access to arts experiences. Increase revenues for local businesses, and support arts-business partnerships. Increase access to and/or participation in the arts through education. Amplify, express, explore, address, and celebrate identity, experience, and culture. Funding Information $30,000: Total amount of available funding in this category. $6,000: Maximum award per organization. Eligibility Requirements  To be eligible for consideration, organizations must satisfy the following requirements: Eligible organizations are LA County-based artists, collectives, or non-profit arts organizations with a history of supporting LGBQ, BIPOC and/or female artists and audiences. Applicants must have at least 1 year of art presentation history and be able to provide 2 work samples. Proposed projects must take place in West Hollywood or the immediate West Hollywood immediately adjacent (within 5 blocks of the border of West Hollywood). Applicants must demonstrate a marketing and outreach strategy targeting West Hollywood residents and constituents. Applicants may only receive funding from one grant category each calendar year. If the applicant is already receiving funding from another City Division or Department, or is cosponsored by a City Council office, they are not eligible for an Arts Grant for that same project or program. City of West Hollywood elected and appointed officials, its employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Proposed projects may not include fundraisers, capital campaigns, murals, or religious-based programs/events. Applicants must submit an application online by the deadline. For more information, visit City of West Hollywood.