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California Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 56 grant opportunities

Henry L. Guenther Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Henry L. Guenther Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025135 days left

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California that focus on improving social welfare and alleviating human suffering for residents, particularly in Southern California.

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
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
California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant โ€“ Cohort 5
$5,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 202561 days left

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, tribal governments, and community-based organizations in California to implement effective programs aimed at reducing gun violence in communities disproportionately affected by such violence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Mountain View Community for All Grant Program 2025
$10,000
City of Mountain View
Local

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Mountain View that aim to improve access to resources and promote inclusivity for immigrant and mixed-status families.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation Grant
$50,000
Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that deliver essential community care services, such as mental health support and crisis response, to strengthen local connections and aid individuals in need.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grants available for Youth Justice in California
Contact for amount
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 in California 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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Equity in the Nonprofit Sector Grant
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations led by people of color in advancing racial equity through leadership development, capacity building, and collaborative efforts for systemic change.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
California Wellness Foundationโ€™s System Transformation Grant
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on policy and advocacy initiatives that aim to transform the health care system in California, focusing on improving access and equity for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025-2026 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
City of Monte Sereno Community-Based Organization Grants
Contact for amount
City of Monte Sereno
Local

Application Deadline

May 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to volunteer-driven nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Monte Sereno through free community services and events.

Education
Nonprofits
BFF Legal Services Grant
$30,000
Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 20258 days left

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and public organizations in California that deliver legal services, focusing on improving access to justice for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Agoura Hills Community Outreach Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Agoura Hills
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to community organizations that deliver services or programs benefiting the residents of Agoura Hills, California.

Community Development
City or township governments
Chortek Weisman Family Foundation Grant
$60,000
Chortek Weisman Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that support teen mothers, foster youth transitioning from the child welfare system, communities facing antisemitism, and women affected by domestic violence or sexual assault.

Youth
Nonprofits
SVCF Community Action Grants Program 2025
Contact for amount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties to promote equity and community engagement across various focus areas, including arts, health, and environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025-2026 Community Social Services Grants
$10,000
City of Thousand Oaks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Thousand Oaks to deliver essential social services that support low-income residents, focusing on needs like food security, housing stability, and medical care.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Create Grant โ€“ FY25 Cycle 2 (June 2025 Awards)
$3,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artists and organizations in Santa Cruz County to create public arts and cultural projects that promote equity, accessibility, and social impact from July 2025 to June 2026.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Open Educational Resources Spark Grant
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides quick financial support to organizations in California that are developing innovative educational resources to improve access and equity in education.

Education
County governments
The Kinship Fund Partner Grants 2025
Contact for amount
The Kinship Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego that are dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls by addressing systemic barriers such as poverty, educational access, and justice system involvement.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
San Manuel Cares Grant 2025
Contact for amount
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal governments providing services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, as well as tribal entities nationwide, focusing on impactful community programs.

Community Development
City or township governments