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California Education Grants

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Robert Stewart Odell and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund
$25,000
Robert Stewart Odell and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the San Francisco Bay Area that focus on education and services for at-risk youth and their families.

Education
Nonprofits
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
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Northern Monterey County Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Northern Monterey County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
California Investment and Innovation Program (Cal IIP)
$200,000
California State Treasurer's Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides financial support to community development financial institutions that serve low-income communities in California, focusing on affordable housing, healthcare, small business growth, and economic revitalization.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Systems Change Fellowship
$10,000
Social Justice Partners Los Angeles
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 to Los Angeles-based nonprofits led by individuals with lived experience of systemic issues, supporting their efforts to drive long-term change through collaborative action and community empowerment.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
State Fire Capacity Grant Program
$225,000
United States Forest Service (USFS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in California for community-level wildfire risk reduction projects, including hazardous fuels management, planning, and education initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Fall The Hansen Family Trust, Christian Endowment Fund
$5,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This fund provides financial support to Christian organizations, particularly local Lutheran initiatives, both in the community and internationally, with grants of up to $5,000 available quarterly.

Education
Nonprofits
The California Wellness Foundation Grant Programs
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to community organizations in California that work to improve health and wellness by addressing systemic barriers faced by low-income individuals, people of color, youth, immigrants, and rural residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
American Youth Services Grant Program
$7,500
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofits in Mendocino County to create enriching outdoor experiences for disadvantaged youth and adults, promoting personal growth, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Youth
Nonprofits
Del E. Webb Foundation Grant
$3,000,000
Del E. Webb Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Arizona, California, and Nevada that focus on community-based services promoting self-sufficiency and long-term benefits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Wildlands Grassroots Fund
$10,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment (Rose Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to grassroots activists and community organizations in California focused on preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental conservation, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
Individuals
Artistic Innovation Grants For Artists
$30,000
City of Laguna Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to artists at various career stages who live, work, or exhibit in Laguna Beach, encouraging innovative projects that engage the community through in-person art experiences.

Arts
Individuals
Calaveras Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant
$10,000
Calaveras Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation’s Community Grant
$10,000
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support under-resourced individuals, families, and small businesses in communities served by Umpqua Bank, focusing on building healthier, more resilient, and inclusive environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Song-Brown Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA)
$3,900,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides funding to accredited institutions in California to train Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, with the goal of increasing healthcare access in underserved communities.

Education
Small businesses
Port of Oakland Community Investment Program in California
$5,000
Port of Oakland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Oakland area that focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and workforce education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
LIGHT Awards Program
$30,000
Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides funding for collaborative projects led by teachers in California to rejuvenate the teaching profession, enhance teacher leadership, and create a positive impact in under-resourced schools.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Housing Security Grants
$50,000
Episcopal Impact Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area that provide permanent and interim housing solutions with essential support services for families, youth, and young adults facing housing insecurity.

Housing
Nonprofits
Ethel Frends Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Ethel Frends Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in eight California counties to improve canine care and education initiatives for dogs.

Education
County governments