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California Tribal Housing Accelerator Academy Program
$3,000
Enterprise Community Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This program provides technical assistance and funding to support affordable housing development efforts for federally recognized tribes and Native-led organizations in California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Literacy for Life Grant Program
$750
Oreggia Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to California K–12 teachers for projects that integrate agricultural education into their classrooms, enhancing students' understanding of agriculture's role in society and sustainability.

Education
Independent school districts
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to independently owned legacy businesses along the historic Route 66 corridor, focusing on preservation projects that enhance visibility and sustainability, particularly for underrepresented communities.

Community Development
Small businesses
Theater Production Awards
$50,000
Gerbode Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides $400,000 to support the creation and development of innovative theatrical works by California-based artists through nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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
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
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
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
2024-25 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
$500,000
San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
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
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
Donaldson Foundation Organizational Grants
$20,000
Donaldson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on educational initiatives in communities where Donaldson Company operates, helping to enhance access to education and address local educational needs.

Education
Nonprofits