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California Private Grants

Explore 471 grant opportunities

San Francisco Artist Grant
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to individual artists residing in San Francisco for the creation of new works that benefit the local community.

Arts
City or township governments
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Health
Nonprofits
Berkeley FILM Foundation Student Grant
$5,000
Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging filmmakers in the East Bay area who are enrolled in full-time film studies programs, specifically for documentary projects that address important social issues.

Arts
Individuals
Senior and Family Services Grant
$4,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits in Sacramento County that deliver essential services to seniors and low-income families, such as transportation, food delivery, and housing assistance.

Health
Nonprofits
James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation Grant
$10,000
James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Tucson, Arizona, and Southern California for projects in various areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Pasadena Community Foundation’s Capital Grant Program
$50,000
Pasadena Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre for significant capital projects or essential equipment purchases that have a lasting impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
East Oakland Air Quality Fund Grant
$50,000
Rose Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that improve air quality and public health in East Oakland, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities affected by pollution from a former foundry.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Robert Stewart Odell and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund
$25,000
Robert Stewart Odell and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the San Francisco Bay Area that focus on education and services for at-risk youth and their families.

Education
Nonprofits
El Dorado Hills Area Foundation Grant
$10,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofits that serve the El Dorado Hills community, encouraging innovative projects that address unmet local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Northern Monterey County Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Northern Monterey County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community programs in Northern Monterey County that focus on improving health and human services or supporting children and youth development.

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
Create Grant – FY25 Cycle 2 (June Awards)
$3,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Private

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
Venues & Spaces Grant
$250,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that enhance access to arts and culture by improving venues and spaces, particularly in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
State Fire Capacity Grant Program
$225,000
United States Forest Service (USFS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in California for community-level wildfire risk reduction projects, including hazardous fuels management, planning, and education initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Fall The Hansen Family Trust, Christian Endowment Fund
$5,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This fund provides financial support to Christian organizations, particularly local Lutheran initiatives, both in the community and internationally, with grants of up to $5,000 available quarterly.

Education
Nonprofits
Special Project Grant
$30,000
City and County of San Francisco Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California to support youth arts programming and cultural equity initiatives, particularly for Asian and Pacific Islander communities in San Francisco.

Arts
Nonprofits
Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association Grant
$50,000
Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for historic preservation projects in Long Beach, California, supporting nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and for-profit entities that benefit the public and align with national preservation standards.

Arts
Nonprofits
American Youth Services Grant Program
$7,500
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofits in Mendocino County to create enriching outdoor experiences for disadvantaged youth and adults, promoting personal growth, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Youth
Nonprofits
Del E. Webb Foundation Grant
$3,000,000
Del E. Webb Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Arizona, California, and Nevada that focus on community-based services promoting self-sufficiency and long-term benefits.

Community Development
Nonprofits