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California Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 60 grant opportunities

LA County Governance Reform Initiative in California
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

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
LA County Governance Reform Initiative in California
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

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
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

Aug 18, 2025

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 Foundation’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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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