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California Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 68 grant opportunities

California Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small grassroots organizations in California that focus on building climate resilience and promoting environmental justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Elevate Youth California: Cohort 7 Standard Track
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in partnership with Sierra Health Foundation: Center for Health Program Management
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based community organizations that empower youth, particularly those affected by the war on drugs, to engage in civic activities and promote substance use disorder prevention through mentorship and social justice initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
2026 Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative Award
$1,000,000
Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between community organizations and academic institutions in California to develop and evaluate culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions for pregnant individuals in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
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
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
Immigrants and Refugees Advocacy – Statewide Organization
$502,500
California Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for a California-based nonprofit organization to lead advocacy efforts that address the behavioral health needs of immigrant and refugee populations statewide, collaborating with local partners and influencing state policy.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Akonadi Foundation’s So Love Can Win Fund
$30,000
Akonadi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Oakland-based organizations focused on racial justice, storytelling, and community collaboration to foster inclusive spaces and collective empowerment.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
California Wildlands Grassroots Fund
$10,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment (Rose Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to grassroots activists and community organizations in California focused on preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental conservation, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
Individuals
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
Improve the Quality of Life of LGBTQ+ Community in California
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that aim to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families through initiatives in arts, health, civil rights, and community building.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Henry L. Guenther Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Henry L. Guenther Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

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 – Cohort 5
$5,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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