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California Income Security and Social Services Grants

Explore 249 grant opportunities

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services SFP – PY 25-26
$2,700,000
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to deliver specialized employment services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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
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
Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant
$1,000,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Empowering Tobacco Prevention Efforts in Tribal Communities
$4,600,002
California Department of Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized California Tribal Governments to strengthen tobacco prevention efforts and reduce tobacco use within their communities.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery programs (LM)
$396,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to new midwifery training programs seeking accreditation to increase the number of healthcare providers in underserved areas, particularly for Medi-Cal recipients.

Education
Small businesses
Ending California’s Tobacco Epidemic in Every Community
$900,000
California Department of Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in California to implement strategies that reduce tobacco use and its impact in communities disproportionately affected by the tobacco industry.

Health
Nonprofits
Katherine Lercara Fund for Needy Children Grant
$10,000
Katherine Lercara Fund for Needy Children
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist needy children in San Joaquin County, California, focusing on education, health, and human services.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
FY26/27 General Operating Support Grant
$10,000
City of Berkeley
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Berkeley, particularly those representing historically marginalized communities, to help cover essential operational expenses over a two-year period.

Arts
City or township governments
Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lunch at the Library Summer 2025
$3,000,000
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to public libraries across California to create summer meal sites and educational programs that promote access to nutritious food and learning for families.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
2024-25 Law Enforcement Specialized Units (LE) Program
$203,142
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help local police and sheriff's departments in California establish or improve specialized units that provide immediate support to victims of domestic violence and their children.

Health
City or township governments
FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program
$25,000
The 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.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
California Veterans Health Initiative (CVHI) Mental Health Support Grant Program (MHSGP) Round 2 – Central Valley and Central Coast
$4,000,000
California Department of Veterans Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that aim to improve mental health services for veterans and their families in California's Central Valley and Central Coast through prevention, early intervention, and innovative support programs.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Universal Coverage and Access to Care Grant
$1,500,000
The California Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in California that advocate for universal health care access, particularly for underserved communities, including people of color and immigrants.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Perris
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and projects that assist low-to-moderate income residents in Perris, focusing on services like job training, health care, and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Song-Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs
$2,725,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to educational institutions in California to train registered nurses, particularly in underserved areas, with a focus on increasing diversity and addressing healthcare disparities.

Education
Small businesses
Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund Grant
$30,000
Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to established programs in San Diego that improve the welfare and education of the elderly, sight-impaired individuals, and youth.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
2026 Individual Artist Projects Grant
$5,000
City of Berkeley
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides $5,000 to individual artists living in Berkeley to create and publicly present original work that engages the local community, with a focus on diverse artistic disciplines.

Arts
Individuals