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Expanded Public Defense Grant (Holistic Defense)
$1,800,000
Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public defender offices and qualified entities in California to expand holistic defense services that address clients' legal and social needs, ultimately improving outcomes in the criminal justice system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
DEI High Impact Grant
$20,000
City of San Luis Obispo (Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

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
2025 California Earned Income Tax Credit Plus (CalEITC+) Education and Outreach Grant
$701,004
California Department of Community Services and Development
State

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and community-based organizations in California to promote awareness and access to tax credits and free tax preparation services for low-income residents, particularly those filing with an ITIN.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
California Investment and Innovation Program (Cal IIP)
$200,000
California State Treasurer's Office
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

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
California Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Grant Program
$1,000,000
American Red Cross (ARC)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Southern California for innovative projects that support long-term recovery from the Palisades and Eaton Wildfires, focusing on housing stability, mental health, and assistance for underserved communities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Stanislaus Bioeconomy Workforce Development Fund
$100,000
BEAM Circular
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
California Jobs First Catalyst Funding
$750,000
California Jobs First
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects in Orange County that advance pre-development activities aimed at creating good-paying jobs and promoting economic equity in the transition to a clean energy economy.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Hand to Hand Grant
$15,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Grant Program
$175,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in San Francisco and Oakland that are led by artists and engage with local communities.

Infrastructure
Individuals
Zoo Labs Fund Grant
$50,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Equity & Innovation Grants
$100,000
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative health initiatives that promote equity and improve healthcare delivery for underserved communities in San Francisco.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Oil and Gas Well Capping Pilot Initiative
$7,555,327
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2024

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to county governments in Kern and Los Angeles Counties for training programs that prepare workers to safely cap abandoned oil wells, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Natural Resources
County governments
CZI Community Fund
$200,000
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County, California, to help them address community needs in areas such as housing, healthcare, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Samueli Foundation Breakaway Fund
$100,000
Samueli Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, helping them strengthen their internal capabilities and enhance their impact in the community.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
San Francisco Bay Area Artadia Awards
$15,000
Artadia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to contemporary visual artists in the San Francisco Bay Area, enabling them to advance their careers and creative projects.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program
$750,000
California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public prosecutors in California to strengthen their efforts in enforcing labor laws and addressing wage theft, ensuring fair treatment for workers.

Employment Labor and Training
Unrestricted
BRIC Animation Co-op Grant
$5,000
BRIC Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides $5,000 to support independent animation worker cooperatives in California that focus on creating inclusive stories and promoting equity in the creative industry.

Arts
Individuals
High Road Training Partnership Fund 2025
$1,000,000
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Local

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships in Los Angeles County that focus on workforce development and training for historically disinvested populations, aiming to promote equity, economic resilience, and job quality in key industries.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Youth Employment Initiative
Contact for amount
Amity Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for community organizations in Sacramento County to provide essential employment services to justice-involved youth with disabilities, helping them gain skills and secure meaningful jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$100,000
Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create and broadcast Spanish-language radio programs that inform migrant and seasonal farmworkers in California about essential workforce services and benefits.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits