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2025 Governance & Democracy Initiative
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Calaveras Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant 2025
$10,000
Calaveras Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to implement projects that address food scarcity, mental health, and substance abuse prevention in Calaveras County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 Route to Parks Grants Program
$30,000
Parks California
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create accessible outdoor experiences in California State Parks for historically underserved communities facing transportation and access challenges.

Recreation
Nonprofits
2025-2026 Wildlife Conservation Commission Grant
Contact for amount
Napa County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Napa County that focus on wildlife conservation, education, and habitat improvement projects, particularly those benefiting school-aged children.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Clean Vessel Act Education and Outreach Grant FY 2025
$360,000
California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and local governments to promote education and outreach initiatives that reduce vessel sewage pollution in California's boating communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025 Cannabis Academic Research Grants
$2,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers at California public universities to study the impacts of cannabis legalization and inform public policy through academic research.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Southern Monterey County Foundation Grant 2025
$5,000
Southern Monterey County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Southern Monterey County to support essential health and wellness programs and educational initiatives for youth.

Health
Nonprofits
Siembra Latinos Fund 2025
$5,000
Siembra Latinos Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Monterey County that aim to improve economic mobility for Latino communities through leadership development, work experience, and educational initiatives.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Northern Monterey County Foundation Grant Program 2025
$5,000
Northern Monterey County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community programs in Northern Monterey County that focus on improving health and human services or supporting children and youth development.

Health
Nonprofits
Big Sur Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community programs in the Big Sur region of California, focusing on health, education, environmental stewardship, and collaborative services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Fund for Carmel Valley Grant Program
$4,000
Community Fund for Carmel Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the Carmel Valley region, focusing on community development, youth and senior services, education, and disaster preparedness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Henry L. Guenther Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Henry L. Guenther Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California that focus on improving social welfare and alleviating human suffering for residents, particularly in Southern California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Foster City Nonprofit Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Foster City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide essential services, educational programs, and community health initiatives to enhance the well-being of Foster City residents.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Stanislaus Wet Lab & Job Training Facilities Fund
$500,000
BEAM Circular
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 29, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, local governments, and nonprofits in Stanislaus County to develop shared-use wet labs and job training facilities that enhance workforce development in the circular bioeconomy sector, particularly for underserved communities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Stanislaus Bioeconomy Workforce Development Fund
$100,000
BEAM Circular
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational institutions, nonprofits, and local governments in Stanislaus County to develop workforce training programs that prepare underserved individuals for careers in the bioeconomy.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Hand to Hand Grant 2025
$15,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that empower women and girls through education, job training, mentoring, and health and wellness programs.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Community Grant 2025
$25,000
Cox Charities
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community programs in the West Region to support initiatives in conservation, K-12 STEM education, and military and veterans services, benefiting youth and underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
BENT Film Festival Grant
$1,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+ filmmakers and artists in the greater Sacramento area to create and showcase projects that highlight queer stories and experiences.

Arts
Individuals
City of Goleta Child Care Grant Program
$15,000
City of Goleta
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This program provides financial support to licensed nonprofit child care providers in Goleta to enhance services for families with children ages 0–5.

Education
Nonprofits