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California Law Justice and Legal Services Grants

Explore 108 grant opportunities

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
Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Grant in California
Contact for amount
Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund (LDGF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that promote democracy, education, environmental sustainability, reproductive health, and Jewish community initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
JAG Training and Equipment Program
$7,680,798
California Board of State and Community Corrections
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides California counties with financial support to purchase essential equipment and training aimed at improving local criminal justice initiatives and addressing community safety needs.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
ABC/OTS Alcohol Enforcement Grant 2026
$40,000
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to California law enforcement agencies to develop strategies that reduce alcohol-related crime and improve community safety around problematic alcohol outlets.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
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
Restorative Practices Grant Program
$7,000,000
CA Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jun 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools in California to implement restorative practices that foster community, improve relationships, and address conflicts effectively, ultimately enhancing school climate and student well-being.

Education
Nonprofits
Central Valley Community Grants
$100,000
The Wonderful Company
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in California's Central Valley to enhance health, education, and social equity initiatives in communities like Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Governance & Democracy Initiative
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
LA County Governance Reform Initiative in California
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and planning projects that improve governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region, encouraging collaboration between academic institutions and community organizations.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 Cannabis Academic Research Grants
$2,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers at California public universities to study the impacts of cannabis legalization and inform public policy through academic research.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DETAINED REPRESENTATION PROJECT State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-27
$350,000
Department of Social Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 4, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in California to deliver legal services for individuals detained in immigration facilities, addressing critical gaps in representation for vulnerable immigrant populations.

Law Justice and Legal Services
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
City of Hesperia Community Assistance Program
$100,000
City of Hesperia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and nonprofits that deliver essential services to low- and moderate-income residents of Hesperia.

Community Development
City or township governments
Organizational Effectiveness Grant
$10,000
West Marin Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in West Marin, California, to strengthen their internal capacity and enhance their impact, particularly for those serving marginalized communities.

Education
Nonprofits
City of Malibu General Fund Grant
Contact for amount
City of Malibu
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the Malibu community, enhancing local services and quality of life for residents.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Tobacco Grant Program FY 2025-26 Request for Proposals
$28,500,000
Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public agencies in California to enforce laws against the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products to minors and youth.

Consumer Protection
City or township governments
Community Well-being
$500,000
The California Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to community-based organizations led by people of color to promote systemic change in youth justice, focusing on reducing the incarceration of Black and Latino youth and supporting gender-responsive strategies for young women and girls of color.

Health
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
WMF Community Enrichment Grant
$4,000
West Marin Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and community groups in West Marin, California, to support projects that enhance social connections and cultural diversity, particularly for marginalized communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Proposition 47 Grant Program: Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Cohort 5
$8,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public agencies for community-based programs focused on mental health, substance use treatment, and reducing recidivism among individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments