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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
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
Community-Based Organization Grant Program
$20,000
City of Claremont
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential social services to residents of Claremont, California, focusing on both general community needs and critical issues like homelessness.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Safe & Stable Housing Fund-Youth Grant
$40,000
Coastal Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in North County San Diego to help youth aged 13 to 26 at risk of homelessness maintain stable housing and avoid eviction.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
CFSLOCO Community Grant Program
$40,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County, California, to enhance their initiatives in arts, environment, health, and services for seniors and people with disabilities, promoting community wellbeing and equity.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
City of Irvine Green Home Grant Program
$1,500
City of Irvine
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners of older single-family homes and condominiums in Irvine for making energy-efficient and environmentally friendly upgrades.

Environment
Individuals
Proposition 1 โ€“ Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 2: Unmet Needs
$800,000,000
Department of Health Care Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides over $800 million to support the construction and rehabilitation of facilities that expand mental health services for vulnerable populations in California, including unhoused individuals, veterans, and children.

Health
City or township governments
Bridge Association of REALTORSยฎ Community Foundation Grants Program
$3,500
Bridge Association of REALTORS (Bridge AOR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select California cities for programs focused on youth education, food and nutrition, homeless services, and affordable housing for seniors and workers.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Digital Equity Spark Grants
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in California that promote digital equity by addressing broadband access, health disparities related to technology, and advocating for internet access as a civil right.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) โ€“ Tribal Applicants
Contact for amount
Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to cities, counties, and Native American entities in California to create and maintain affordable housing for low-income families.

Housing
Small businesses
Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund
$150,000
Napa Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Napa County that deliver essential services to working families and vulnerable populations facing increased needs and reduced public funding.

Health
Nonprofits
San Mateo County Association of Realtors Grant Program
Contact for amount
San Mateo County Association of REALTORS Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County that focus on housing-related initiatives to improve the quality of life for local residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
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
2024 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Non-Entitlement Local Government Competitive
Contact for amount
Department of HoU.S.ing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to California's local governments to develop and support housing projects and services for low- to moderate-income households, particularly those at risk of homelessness.

Housing
City or township governments
Nonprofit Organizations in California
$1,000,000
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, for capital projects that improve or acquire facilities essential for delivering their services effectively.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits