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Westly Prize
$40,000
Westly Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to young social innovators in California who are developing creative solutions to community challenges across various fields, including education, health, and technology.

Arts
Nonprofits
New & Experimental Works
$30,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-size arts organizations in the Bay Area to help local artists create innovative projects that engage and benefit their communities.

Infrastructure
County governments
FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program 2024
$25,000
San Francisco Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to faith-based organizations in select Bay Area counties to support programs that promote racial and economic equity, civic engagement, and community services for low-income residents and communities of color.

Income Security and Social Services
County governments
Jewish Charities in California
$10,000
The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund is a grant program offering $5,000 to $10,000 to eligible Jewish charities, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, supporting areas such as arts, education, health, and human services, with applications to be submitted through an online form.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2024

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

The Santa Barbara Foundation is offering the Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts Grant, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County, California, that aim to enhance the performing arts sector by addressing demand, promoting cultural competence, and dismantling barriers for marginalized communities, with the grant being used for general operations, program support, and expansion of existing or pilot programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Contra Costa County Innovation Fund
$1,950,000
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2024

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

The Innovation Fund by Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in California offers grants over $1 million to stimulate innovative public service projects and programs in areas like equitable access to services, economic vitality, and environment, available to IRS tax-exempt organizations operating in Contra Costa County, with application deadline on 10/07/2024.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
2024 EDC Locher Agricultural Grant in California
$4,500
El Dorado Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to 4-H and FFA programs in El Dorado County, California, to support hands-on agricultural education for local youth through equipment, supplies, curriculum, and facility improvements.

Agriculture
Individuals
2025 Special Project Grants
$350,000
San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2024

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) is offering Special Project Grants of $100,000 to $500,000 for a 3-year period to arts nonprofit organizations for youth arts programs, arts service organizations, and Asian and Pacific Islander arts and culture programming, with the application deadline set for October 9, 2024.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cultural Equity Initiatives
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized arts organizations in San Francisco that are deeply connected to their communities, helping them cover essential operating costs and foster artistic expression.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Arts Impact Endowment
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2024

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized organizations and individual artists in San Francisco who are connected to historically marginalized communities, helping them sustain their work and remain in the city.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024 CalAgPlate Grant Program
$153,000
CA Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2024

Date Added

Sep 6, 2024

Funding and Duration: The CA Dept. of Food and Agriculture anticipates that up to $180,000 will be awarded to projects to support agricultural education and training. Grant amounts range from $2,500-153,000. The maximum grant duration is one (1) year, six (6) months and grant funds cannot be expended before January 1, 2025, or after June 30, 2026. CDFA reserves the right to offer an award amount less than the amount requested. * NOTE: Non-profit programs administered or managed by a university, such as the 4-H Youth Development Program are exempt from this limitation. Two funding opportunities available: Tier 1 – California Adopted Agricultural Education Programs Up to 85 percent ($153,000) of total available grant award funding is reserved for the California FFA Association; the non-profit organization that represents state-adopted Agricultural Education Programs (Education Code Sections 52450-52454). These programs have proven to be effective on a statewide basis in meeting the priorities and intent of the CalAgPlate program. Tier 1 grant awards range from $10,000 to $153,000 per project. Tier 2 – Local/Community/State Agricultural Education Programs Up to 15 percent ($27,000) of available funding will be awarded to eligible Local/Community/State Agricultural Education Programs. This Tier is open to non-profit organizations, as well as state, local, and Indian tribal government agencies within California which promote and administer agricultural education and leadership programs targeting K-12, post-secondary, and adult education. Individual schools and school districts are encouraged to partner with eligible non-profit organizations. Institutes of higher learning are ineligible to directly apply*, however, they can partner with eligible organizations on a proposed CalAgPlate project. Tier 2 grant awards range from $2,500 to $10,000 per project. Funding Category I: Agricultural Education In this funding category, CDFA will consider projects that enhance and benefit agricultural education opportunities for students and educators. Examples:• Agricultural curriculum development and implementation• School/community garden enrichment programs• Interactive agriculture learning experiences, outdoor agricultural education programs (e.g., farms/ranches)• Agriculture demonstrations/activities (e.g., exhibits). Funding Category II: Agricultural Career Awareness, Development and Training In this funding category, CDFA will consider projects that advance, promote and support agricultural career development and training for high school and college students. Examples:• Interactive training experiences and mentorship programs• Practical career preparation and career advancement opportunities• Outreach programs and career expos• Informational workshops for next-generation/beginning farmers. Funding Category III: Agricultural Leadership Development In this funding category, CDFA will consider projects that provide leadership experiences and skills for participants that encourage agricultural leadership development. Examples:• Agricultural leadership conferences• Agricultural leadership training programs• Education tours focusing on agricultural policy issues/areas.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
WHALE TAIL® Grant 2024
$50,000
Coastal Commission
State

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2024

Date Added

Sep 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that engage youth and adults in California through education and stewardship related to the coast and its watersheds, particularly targeting underserved communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
2025-2026 The Women’s and Girls’ Fund
$25,000
Kern Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2024

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Kern Community Foundation's Women’s and Girls’ Fund is offering grants between $10,000 to $100,000 for one year to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kern County, California, that aim to enhance educational attainment and STEM interest for women and girls, with a focus on improving test scores, literacy, graduation rates, and vocational training opportunities.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
2025-26 Organizational Grant Program in California
$5,668,000
LA County Department of Arts and Culture
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The LA County Department of Arts and Culture is offering a two-year Organizational Grant Program for Los Angeles County nonprofit arts organizations to fund projects that increase accessibility, sustainability, and capacity in arts programming, with eligibility criteria including tax-exempt status, a primary mission in arts programming, and a minimum of two years of programming history in the county.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Support Grant Program
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for public events or educational opportunities that benefit the residents of Mendocino County, promoting community engagement and addressing local needs.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
KidsGardening Water Wise Garden Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
KidsGardening
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 13, 2024

Date Added

Sep 1, 2024

Hunter Industries and KidsGardening are working together to offer the Water Wise Garden Grant to support public and charter schools in San Diego County planning to teach about water conservation, water stewardship, and responsible water management through gardening. Donor Name: KidsGardening State: California County: San Diego County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Priorities The selection of winners is based on demonstrated need and program impact. KidsGardening considers a variety of factors when determining needs, including: Socioeconomic & Sociodemographic Factors How does the program exist within or engage a community that has been systematically denied resources, whether physical assets and money or representative leadership and community services? Organizations affected by multiple socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors are given priority. Program Funding and Support Does an organization have access to consistent, substantial monetary support or prior grant funding? Or are pre-existing resources (financial or otherwise) limited? Organizations experiencing the latter are given priority. Impact Will grant funding dramatically expand learning opportunities for program participants? Does the intended impact reflect the needs of the community? Organizations working with greater than 50 youth will be given priority. Funding Information In 2025, five elementary schools in San Diego County will be awarded $1,000 in funding and an irrigation supply kit valued at $500. Eligibility Criteria Any public or charter elementary school located in San Diego County serving at least 15 youth is eligible to apply. Applicants must be planning to use the funds to install new or improve an existing youth garden. Organizations: Support, work with, or serve communities with a majority of individuals that are under-resourced (systematically denied resources and opportunities based on race, gender, ethnicity, income level, abilities, geographic location, etc., or currently experiencing hardship such as a natural disaster, etc.) Have fifteen or more youth participate in the garden program. For more information, visit KidsGardening.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 Whale Tail Competitive Grants Program
$50,000
California Coastal Commission
State

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2024

Date Added

Aug 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports educational and stewardship projects that connect diverse California communities to the coast and ocean, particularly those historically underserved in marine education.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
SCBGP Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations in California
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Sep 27, 2024

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

The Additional Assistance Program by the California Department of Food and Agriculture offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and K-12 school districts that support underserved farmers or provide nutrition education in underserved communities, with the aim to increase their participation in the SCBGP through application assistance, technical support, and networking opportunities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Measure A Acquisition-Only Competitive Grant Award
$2,000,000
Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 27, 2024

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District is offering a grant of $100,000 to $500,000 for public agencies and nonprofit organizations to acquire land for the creation or expansion of parks, wildlife corridors, trails, and access facilities, with a focus on high-need, rural, and regional areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$500,000
CA Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2024

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

Funding and Duration: Grant amounts for the conventional program range from $100,000 to $500,000. The maximum grant duration is two (2) years, eight (8) months, and grant funds cannot be expended before November 1, 2025, or after June 30, 2028.   Projects submitted through the Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations (Additional Assistance) Program will range from $100,000 to $250,000. Program requirements and submission deadlines differ for Additional Assistance Program applicants. Please reference the 2025 Request for Concept Proposals - Additional Assistance Program or email [email protected] for more information.   CDFA reserves the right to offer an award amount different than the amount requested.    

Agriculture
Small businesses