California Income Security and Social Services Grants

The California Public Utilities Commission will give preference to programs and projects in communities with demonstrated low broadband access, including low-income communities, senior citizen communities, and communities facing socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption. Eligible Projects: Digital Literacy Projects- Digital inclusion projects may include digital literacy training programs and public education to communities with limited broadband adoption, including low-income communities, senior citizen communities, and communities facing socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption. Broadband Access Projects- may include those that provide free broadband access in community training rooms or other public spaces, such as local government centers, senior citizen centers, schools, public libraries, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations. It can also include funding community outreach, such as analysis, comparison of Internet plans with the community, and call centers that will increase broadband access and adoption.

WCSP provides scholarships to students in associate or bachelor’s degree programs that qualify them for WellnessCoach Certification through the education pathway in exchange for a 12-month service obligation providing CWC services in California. Eligible applicants may receive up to $35,000. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of CWCs providing direct services in California. The Wellness Coach profession is a new, certified position to increase our state’s overall capacity to support the growing behavioral health needs of our youth. It is designed to help build a larger and more diverse and representative behavioral health workforce in California that hasthe training and supervision needed to engage directly with young people where they live, study and work. Wellness Coaches will offer non-clinical services that support children and youth behavioral health and well-being. Services include wellness promotion and education, screening, care coordination, individual and group support, and crisis referral. The model will supplement and support existing behavioral health roles, fill gaps in the current behavioral health workforce, and create a larger and more diverse workforce with whom youth can connect.

The Golden State Social Opportunities Program (GSSOP) makes awards to eligible applicants currently enrolled in a graduate program from a University of California or California State University campus or a nonprofit independent institution of higher education that prepares them to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a Licensed Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD) for a scholarship of up to $25,000 per year for a total of up to $50,000 in exchange for a 24-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in a community-based organization.

The Behavioral Health Scholarship Program (BHSP) makes awards to eligible applicants currently accepted or enrolled in an accredited academic or certificate program that prepares them to become one of the eligible professionals under this program for a scholarship of up to $25,000 in exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community in California.

The CZI Community Fund supports nonprofit organizations that are helping create a more socially, economically, and just San Mateo County. Donor Name: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) State: California County: San Mateo County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The CZI Community Fund supports non-profit organizations across San Mateo County that are increasing access to the building blocks of social and economic well-being — like housing, healthcare, education, job and career skills, and supporting civic engagement — so people have the power to shape their lives and communities. Now in its eighth grantmaking cycle, the Community Fund supports organizations that are increasing access to the building blocks of social and economic well-being, like housing, healthcare, education, job and career skills, and other social supports, and galvanizing community voices so people have the power to shape their lives and communities. Community Fund partners are ensuring access to the building blocks of social and economic well-being for all, including low-income households, people of color, immigrants regardless of documentation status, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other communities impacted by systemic inequities. Organizations working in San Mateo County are eligible for the Community Fund. Primary Focus Areas Arts and Culture Basic Needs Criminal/Juvenile Justice Education Environment/ Climate Food Security Homelessness Housing Immigration Mental Health/Health Care Safety/Security Transportation Workforce Development Youth Development Funding Information Selected organizations will join the Community Fund grant partner cohort, and will receive a two-year unrestricted or project grant of up to $200,000, and the opportunity to participate in a capacity building program to support leadership and organizational development. Eligibility Requirements Organizations interested in funding through the CZI Community Fund must meet the following criteria: Tax Status: Organizations must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; have a valid fiscal agent or sponsor that is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Grantee Status: Organizations and sponsored projects from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative that end on or before December 31, 2024, are eligible to apply for funding from the CZI Community Fund. Organizations with grants from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative that extend beyond December 31, 2024, are not eligible to apply for funding from the CZI Community Fund Local School Districts and School Foundations: CZI supports local school districts and school foundations in various ways, but not through the CZI Community Fund. They do accept applications from organizations working in, or collaborating with local school districts. For more information, visit CZI.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking applications to deploy advanced decarbonization and/or grid support technologies at California industrial facilities to promote electrification and reduce GHG emissions produced from the industrial sector. Donor Name: California Energy Commission (CEC) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This solicitation will target technologies that have the potential to demonstrate cost-effectiveness and scalable to multiple industrial facilities with potential to increase confidence for adoption. The program’s goal is to deploy cutting-edge, emerging technologies at California industrial facilities to promote electrification and load flexibility, reduce fossil fuel and thermal energy usage, and reduce criteria air pollutants and carbon footprints. This program is open to existing industrial facilities, utilities, equipment manufacturers, energy service companies, project aggregators, and project developers who propose to implement projects in California’s industrial sector. Entities, facilities, and projects that are associated with the production or processing of oil and gas are ineligible. The CEC’s INDIGO Program will assist California’s industrial facilities in achieving the following: Emission Reductions: Adopt electrification and other eligible decarbonization technologies to reduce annual GHG emissions and other criteria air emissions at industrial processing facilities. Electrical Grid Support: Adopt commercially available and emerging technologies needed to support grid reliability, especially during net peak periods. Benefits to Priority Populations: Reduce criteria air pollutants and have direct community engagement and support, especially in low income or disadvantaged communities. Project Focus This solicitation focuses on deploying industrial decarbonization technologies that are cutting-edge emerging technologies. The proposed technology(ies) and project must achieve at least one of the following goals at the industrial demonstration site(s). Additional points could be awarded for meeting multiple goals. Electrify some or all industrial processes Maximize GHG emission reductions Drive scalability and application of project technology to other facilities/industries/processes Reduce electrical demand during net peak periods Provide air pollution benefits to priority populations. Funding Information There is up to $46,200,000 available for grants awarded under this solicitation. The minimum funding amount for each project is $4,000,000. The maximum funding amount is $10,000,0000. Eligibility Criteria  Applications to the INDIGO Program are open to existing industrial facilities located in California and to utilities, equipment manufacturers, energy service providers, aggregators, and developers who are implementing cutting-edge, emerging technologies in California industries. The applicant may include multiple industrial facilities located in California in one application. Food and beverage industries and related support facilities that are receiving funding for the same project, or portions of the same project, from the CEC’s Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) are ineligible for funding from the INDIGO Program or to use funds received from FPIP as match funds. For more information, visit CEC.

Silicon Valley Power is offering grants up to $10,000 for not-for-profit community-based organizations to identify and provide outreach to underserved Santa Clara residential and small business customers, with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. Donor Name: Silicon Valley Power State: California City: Santa Clara Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Examples include but are not limited to educational videos, online resources, printed outreach materials, webinars or workshops. Content must promote energy efficiency and building electrification. Silicon Valley Power will provide grant recipients with training on its available programs for customers. Proposals must include a plan to provide outreach on energy efficiency and building electrification concepts and their benefits to targeted Silicon Valley Power residential or small business customers. Outreach should be targeted at adults since they have decision-making authority. Plans should have an emphasis on diversity, equity and/or inclusion in reaching underserved or hard to reach customer segments. Grant Period One grant per organization per 12 month period. Eligibility Criteria  The program is open to not-for-profit community-based organizations or not-for-profit clubs serving residents or small businesses within the City of Santa Clara’s city limits. For more information, visit Silicon Valley Power.

The Arts Council for Long Beach offers funding for professional development opportunities and Long Beach-based projects. Donor Name: Arts Council for Long Beach State: California City: Long Beach Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Project Microgrants are available for local projects that are free, open to the public, and beneficial to Long Beach residents. Professional Development Microgrants are available for Long Beach artists who are seeking assistance with funding for professional development opportunities, such as a workshop or a conference. Types of Microgrants  Project Microgrants Project Microgrants are available for projects that are free, open to the public, and beneficial to Long Beach residents. Successful applications will demonstrate that the project supports community representation and cultural respect while also encouraging cultural diversity and/or enhancing underserved communities, neighborhoods, or populations of Long Beach. Professional Development Microgrants Funded professional development opportunities must enhance the organization’s or artist’s ability to serve Long Beach residents. Successful applications will demonstrate that the opportunity benefits the applicant, the applicant’s organizations, and/or the Long Beach community, particularly underserved communities, neighborhoods or populations. Funding Information Applicants may request a maximum of $1,000.00. What Arts Council for Long Beach Funds Publicly accessible arts and cultural presentations in any art form by organizations and/or artists within the City of Long Beach A single event or series of events or project in any artistic discipline or cultural tradition Arts and cultural festivals Arts education programs Traditional folk arts presentations, hands-on demonstrations or events or traditional arts preservation programs Public art that will benefit the residents of Long Beach Work that promotes the Long Beach arts and cultural sector For Professional Development applications the Arts Council may fund up to half of the conference fees. For conferences taking place outside of Long Beach the Arts Council may fund up to $500. Equipment and tools for art making purposes (e.g., technology, costumes or tools of the trade) may be funded. Eligibility Requirements Project venue must be located in the City of Long Beach Project must be mostly planned out and will take place with our without the Arts Council’s Funding Event must be open to the public Projects must not have happened before the date of submission Project must benefit the Long Beach arts and cultural sector. For more information, visit ACLB.

The California Natural Resources Agency is accepting proposals for the California Museum Grant Program. Donor Name: California Natural Resources Agency State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/22/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The intent of this program is to solicit proposals for program projects or capital projects that assist and enhance museums that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of, previously underserved communities. The Museum Grant Program has approximately 27.7 million available and may be awarded over multiple rounds depending on the competitive pool. Funding shall be prioritized for museums severely affected by COVID-19 and that serve historically underserved communities or students subject to Title I of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Additionally, projects must meet one of the following priorities: serving pupils and teachers at schools eligible to be served under Part A of Title I of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act; serving children in low-income communities; supporting museums in engaging or collaborating with underserved communities; advancing preservation of at-risk cultural and natural collections and historic buildings; improving access; supporting the ethical stewardship of culturally sensitive art and artifacts, including, but not limited to, engaging in consultations with California Indian tribes or repatriation; or educating the public about critical issues affecting Californians. Funding Information Grant proposal requests must be between $50,000 and $500,000 for program projects; and $100,000 to 1 million for capital projects. Eligible Projects  All projects must support at least one of the following to be eligible: capital projects, exhibits, educational programs, outreach programs, public programs, curriculum, publications, marketing and collections care. Applicants must select one of the following project types: Capital project Program project. Eligible Applicants  Public agencies and nonprofit organizations that operate a museum, own a museum, or partner with a museum located in the State of California, may apply. Public agencies are defined as federal agencies, state agencies, cities, counties, districts, association of governments, joint powers agencies or tribal organizations. Federally recognized Native American Tribes, or non-federally recognized Native American Tribes within the State of California are eligible as public agencies. Nonprofit organizations are defined as any nonprofit public benefit corporation that is formed pursuant to the Nonprofit Corporation Law (commencing with Section 500 of the Corporations Code), qualified to do business in California, and qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, that has, among its principal charitable purposes, the preservation of historical or cultural resources for cultural, scientific, historic, educational, recreational, agricultural, or scenic opportunities; and must be registered with the California Secretary of State and California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General Registry of Charities and Fundraisers. Museums are defined as public or private nonprofit institutions that are organized on a permanent basis for essentially educational or aesthetic purposes and that own or use tangible objects, care for those objects, and exhibit them to the general public on a regular basis. Projects can be proposed for museums of any size and discipline. In general, museums fall within the following categories: art museums and art centers; children’s/youth museums; cultural museums and cultural centers; general museums; history and historical museums (including historical societies, historic preservation organizations, historic houses/sites, and history museums); living collections (such as arboretums, botanical gardens, nature centers, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife conservation centers); and science and technology museums (including planetariums, discovery centers, natural history/anthropology museums and natural science museums). Applicants must also: have the institutional and financial capacity to complete the project and produce the deliverable described in their proposal; be able to demonstrate adequate charter or enabling authority to carry out the type of project proposed; be free of any legal challenges that could undermine progress on the project; and be in compliance and good standing on all previously awarded State grants. For more information, visit CNRA.

The District’s Clean Air Grant (CAG) Program provides monetary grants to private companies and public agencies to clean up their heavy-duty engines beyond that which is required by law or regulation through repowering, replacing, or retrofitting their engines, vehicles, or equipment. Donor Name: Placer County Air Pollution Control District State: California County: Placer County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants may also fund infrastructure projects to support California’s transformation toward zero and near-zero emission technologies. A portion of Clean Air Grant Program funds is reserved for projects located within or benefitting low-income communities. Project Categories  Agricultural Portable and Stationary Engine Repower and Infrastructure Only Tier 3 diesel engines are eligible to apply. Engines must be in full compliance with State regulations prior to applying. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Eligible project types include battery charging stations, natural gas, and hydrogen fueling. Infrastructure projects will be subject to a competitive bid process. Individual and Residential projects not eligible for funds Heavy-Duty On- and Off-Road Equipment Replacement, Repower, and Retrofit Only Small Fleets, as defined by ARB’s Off-Road Regulation, are eligible to apply for off-road funding. Large and Medium off-road fleets are no longer eligible for grant funds. School Bus Replacement Fleets must be in full compliance with State regulations prior to applying. Types of Projects that Qualify for Clean Air Grants Infrastructure projects that enable emission reductions and projects that reduce surplus emissions from heavy-duty on-road and off-road equipment qualify, including on-road trucks over 14,000 gross vehicle weight. Examples of potential projects include: Off-Road Equipment Construction and Farm Equipment Forklifts Locomotives Stationary Agricultural Equipment Other Agricultural Sources On-Road Vehicles Emergency Vehicles Public Agency/Utility Vehicles School Buses Solid Waste Collection Vehicles Transit Fleet Vehicles Infrastructure Battery Charging Stations Alternative Fueling Stations Stationary Agricultural Pump Electrification. Heavy-duty diesel vehicles subject to a compliance deadline within two years and off-road diesel equipment subject to a compliance deadline within four years are not eligible to apply. Guiding Principles The District will apply the following guiding principles to their local CAP Incentives Program: Reduce emissions through investments that benefit impacted communities Projects will consider air toxics, criteria air pollutants, and greenhouse gas benefits Community outreach and support are essential Ensure emissions reductions are in excess of laws or regulations Prioritize zero-emission technology and infrastructure Consider special projects for sensitive receptors Transparency in project selections and reporting Consider both cost-effectiveness and exposure reduction in funding. For more information, visit Placer County Air Pollution Control District.

The CalMoneySmart program aims to enhance financial empowerment among unbanked and underbanked Californians by funding nonprofit organizations. Through financial education and empowerment services, it seeks to reduce disparities, improve financial literacy, and foster wealth-building opportunities. The program awards grantees up to $200K per year for two consecutive fiscal years to promote financial stability and security statewide. ; Grant funds may only be used for the following financial education and empowerment services for the targeted at-risk unbanked and underbanked populations: 1) Designing, developing, or offering, free of charge to consumers, classroom or web-based financial education and empowerment content intended to help unbanked and underbanked consumers achieve, identify, and access lower cost financial products and services, establish or improve their credit, increase their savings, or lower their debt. 2) Providing individualized, free financial coaching to unbanked and underbanked consumers. 3) Designing, developing, or offering, free of charge to consumers, a financial product or service intended to help unbanked and underbanked consumers identify and access responsible financial products and financial services, establish or improve their credit, increase their savings, or lower their debt. Every project funded with a grant from the Financial Empowerment Fund shall meet the following criteria: 1) Promote and enhance the economic security of consumers. 2) Adhere to the five principles of effective financial education described in the June 2017 report issued by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled “Effective financial education: Five principles and how to use them.” Grant awards will be announced for a two-year period covering two consecutive fiscal years. Funds for each fiscal year are disbursed separately and any unexpended funds must be returned to the DFPI. Disbursement of funding for the second fiscal year is contingent on submission of a satisfactory annual report. A mandatory in-person training for grantees will be held during the grant cycle. Final details will be included in the grant agreement.   Grantees may use no more than 15 percent of the grant to cover administrative (indirect) costs. Failure to comply shall render the Applicant ineligible for a grant during the subsequent fiscal year and until the noncompliance is corrected.  A grantee may subcontract services that it has agreed to provide under the grant agreement, so long as those services are conducted on behalf of the grantee. Subcontract arrangements must be clearly described in the scope of work and budget. Accepting grant funds with the intent of distributing those funds to other nonprofit organizations (for example, sub-grants or fiscal sponsorship) is not allowed. Grant funding may not be used for financial incentives for individuals. Prohibited incentives include, but are not limited to, match funding for savings accounts, participant stipends, or gift cards with a cash value. Grantees are required to submit preliminary and final annual reports, in a form and by a date specified by the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation, documenting: 1) The specific uses to which grant funds were allocated, 2) The number of individuals aided through use of the funds, 3) Quantitative results regarding the impact of grant funding, and 4) Any other information requested by the Commissioner. Failure to submit satisfactory reports shall render the Applicant ineligible for any DFPI grant during the subsequent fiscal year and until the required report is submitted. 

The Creative Youth Development program is rooted in the CAC’s belief that arts learning is an essential tool for healthy human development and that it should be available to all young people throughout California, including but not limited to those whose lives have been impacted or interrupted by the justice system. Donor Name: California Arts Council State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The CAC envisions that all of California’s young people are provided with meaningful, culturally responsive arts-learning experiences so that they can reach their full potential. All projects may occur during or outside of traditional school hours and should take place at arts and culture venues, community centers, court/school sites, juvenile halls and camps, county operated correctional facilities, social services agencies, and other youth-oriented settings. Creative Youth Development is a commitment to supporting young people’s stories, ideas, and dreams through creative expression and honoring their lived experience. In order to create environments that promote Creative Youth Development, these three concepts must be present: Racial Equity and Social Justice Youth Voices Collective Action Goals Projects should address one or more of the following Creative Youth Development program goals: Provide social-emotional creative experiences in safe, healthy, and appropriate learning environments. Foster creative abilities of youth through culturally and linguistically responsive arts learning. Support arts programs that seek to activate youth voices, narratives, and perspectives. Utilize cultural assets of the local community to support positive self-identification and respect for diverse cultures. Empower youth through the preservation, revitalization, and/or reclamation of cultural practices. Cultivate the development of transferable life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and collaboration. Funding Information Grant Request Amount: Up to $25,000. Grant Activity Period: January 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025. Project Requirements  The applicant must develop and complete a project addressing the program’s purpose. All activities to be funded by the CAC must occur within the Grant Activity Period. The project design must provide for safe, healthy, and appropriate learning environments for youth. The project design must include hands-on learning in specific art forms to develop creativity, skills, and knowledge in at least one artistic and/or cultural discipline, including but not limited to: Dance – contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, jazz, tap, house, movement traditions and forms of all cultures Literary Arts – poetry, zine-making, spoken word Media Arts – animation, video, digital photography, film, podcasts, other forms of new media Music – traditional/culturally specific, folk, jazz, hip-hop, punk, classical Theater – devised pieces, original works, playwriting, interdisciplinary productions Traditional and Folk Arts – basketry, embroidery, weaving, woodcarving Visual Arts – murals, exhibitions, 3D, photography, sculpture, clay works, curatorial training If projects are tuition-based, the applicant must include a robust equity and accessibility plan that includes full scholarships and reduced fees. The project must include sustained activities over a period determined by the needs of the artists, youth, and the parameters of the project. This could mean intensive daily interaction over the course of one to two weeks or weekly interaction over a number of months. Artists(s) to be compensated and supported by this grant must show relevant experience of at least two years, be based in California, and may not be engaged in the project as full-time students in a degree program. If proposing therapeutic outcomes, applicants must establish the qualifications of service providers, how strategies are appropriate to the clinical and/or community arts setting, and how support is culturally responsive to participants. Project design and implementation must reflect a commitment to include and represent the communities to be served. Eligibility Criteria Organization must have a principal place of business in CA and a CA address. Organizations must demonstrate proof of nonprofit status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. An applicant organization without nonprofit status must use a California-based fiscal sponsor with a federal 501(c)(3) designation to apply for funding. Units of municipal, county, or tribal governments are eligible to apply. Organizations and fiscal sponsors must have “active status” with the California Secretary of State (SOS) showing evidence of “good standing” at the time of application. You can verify your organization’s status by conducting a search using the SOS online Business Search tool. For more information, visit CAC.

Groundwork Grants, developed in partnership with Myriad Consulting & Training, builds upon this first step by allocating essential financial support to address the identified needs, prioritizing institutions that document the experiences of individuals, groups, and communities whose contributions to California’s history and culture have long been underrepresented in mainstream memory institutions. Donor Name: California State Library State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Groundwork Grants will also ultimately produce long-term economic benefits by reducing response and recovery costs. Most importantly, this collaborative effort will help to safeguard California’s cultural heritage, in its most inclusive form, for generations to come. For the first round of this funding opportunity, over $1 million is available for competitive funding. Awards will take the form of cash grants and/or pre-paid goods and services to address recommended needs and concerns related to emergency readiness. Matching funds are not required. Options for support include: Assistance in the development of disaster plans Disaster recovery & spill kits Preservation supplies Environmental monitoring and alert equipment Staff training opportunities Consultation with local facilities specialists (e.g. engineers, plumbers, electricians, security technicians, or others) Supplies, equipment, or hardware for minor, immediate building maintenance, repairs, storage, or security needs. Funding Priorities  Any organization that meets the eligibility requirements outlined further in this document is welcome to apply. Applications are encouraged especially from organizations that meet the following priority considerations: Highest priority will be given to organizations that represent/document historically underserved, under-represented communities, including but not limited to: African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latinx, or Native American groups; persons with disabilities; persons experiencing poverty or homelessness; veterans; farmworkers; persons identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer; senior residents; immigrants and refugees; and rural communities. Priority will also be given to organizations that have received recent preservation assessments, incorporating disaster readiness, through a Ready or Not preservation consultation or from other qualified preservation consultant(s). Funding Information Maximum awards will be $15,000. Eligible Applicants  To be eligible to apply, your organization must be established in California as one of the following: Nonprofit organizations classified as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Accredited institutions of higher education (public or nonprofit) Local governments in California and their agencies Native American Tribal governments recognized by the state of California. For more information, visit CSL.

Grant Opportunity: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funding Organization: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Contact Information: No specific contact information provided Program Description: The CDBG Program is a federally funded program that provides financial resources to states, cities, and counties to address community development needs. It supports the development of urban communities by creating decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals. Eligibility: Eligible service programs must meet at least one of three national objectives for the CDBG program: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or meet a community development need with urgency. Grant Opportunity: CDBG Business Grant Program Funding Organization: City of Aliso Viejo Contact Information: Rose Rivera at [email protected] Program Description: The CDBG Business Grant Program aims to provide pandemic relief funding to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19 within the City of Aliso Viejo. Funding will be provided based on compliance with program guidelines, availability of funds, and submission of the required application and supporting documentation. Grant Opportunity: CDBG-CV Funding Organization: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Contact Information: No specific contact information provided Program Description: The CDBG-CV program was established under the CARES Act to provide $5 billion in CDBG funds for low-income families and vulnerable citizens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has received two allocations totaling $414,751 for various activities that meet the national objectives of the CDBG program. Other Relevant Information: - 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan outline housing and community development needs within the context of the CDBG program. - Citizen Participation Agreement ensures resident participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan and related documents. - Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) summarizes progress towards meeting goals outlined in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action. - Proposed 2020-2024 Orange County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing identifies barriers to fair housing and outlines an

This grant provides financial support to arts organizations in California to help them recover from the pandemic while promoting accessibility and engagement in the arts for the Simi Valley community.

The Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building in California is seeking proposals from frontline social justice organizations that are empowering low-income residents and people of color. With a focus on addressing the impact of COVID-19 and supporting the Movement for Black Lives, priority will be given to small organizations, new grassroots efforts, projects partnering with local organizations, and those aimed at supporting movement building strategies in the Bay Area.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County to improve their internal operations and effectiveness through various development activities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including nonprofits and local governments, to improve living conditions and expand affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income residents in the City of Corona.

Program: CFMC Small Opportunity Grants Program Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) Award Details: Grants typically range between $1,000 and $5,000, with larger grants up to $10,000 considered as exceptions. The grant amount can be used to support emerging organizations and ventures, urgent needs, and time-sensitive efforts where a small amount of money will make a difference. The grants are one-time and not ongoing program support. Eligibility: Eligible organizations include 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, fiscally-sponsored organizations, and occasionally other unincorporated public benefit organizations serving Monterey County residents. Fiscal sponsors may submit applications for multiple sponsored groups. Individual organizations within a collaborative applying for a grant may also apply for their own Opportunity Grant as long as it is not for the same project as that of the collaborative. Businesses and individuals are generally not eligible, except for social enterprises associated with a local nonprofit. Application Process: Before submitting an application, it is recommended to review the Opportunity Grant Guidelines and application. A conversation with the program officer prior to submission is highly encouraged. The application process is fairly simple and online. Applications are accepted year-round, and decisions are usually made within two months of submission. Evaluation: A final report is required within one year of receiving the grant. The report should include a narrative evaluation that details how the grant was used, its impact on the organization or community, lessons learned, and next steps. To apply for CFMC Small Opportunity Grants Program or access additional information about eligibility criteria and guidelines, visit their Online Grants Manager at [https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfmco](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfmco). For any questions or further assistance regarding eligibility or applying with a fiscal sponsor, contact the staff person for the specific grant opportunity or the Grantmaking Coordinator.

CAL FIRE's Wood Products and Bioenergy team seeks to maintain and enhance the wood products infrastructure of California to promote healthy resilient forests throughout the state by supporting a diverse set of business development and workforce development projects.  ; Eligible business development projects include facilities, operations, and professional services that support the restoration of healthy, resilient forests.   Eligible workforce development projects include universities, colleges, government and community organizations, and businesses that aim to increase workforce capacity in the fields of logging, fuels treatment, transportation, manufacturing, or other support services that bolster the development of a resilient forest sector workforce.   Research and development projects related to both business and workforce development will also be considered. Check out the Wood Products website and subscribe for updates.