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California Private Grants

Explore 471 grant opportunities

FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program
$25,000
The San Francisco Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to faith-based organizations in select Bay Area counties to support programs that promote racial and economic equity, civic engagement, and community services for low-income residents and communities of color.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
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
Graton Fellowship for Artists in California
$25,000
Sundance Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This fellowship provides $25,000 and mentorship to Indigenous artists from California tribes to support their film projects and storytelling.

Workforce Development
County governments
Community Giving Initiative
$1,500,000
Chamberlin Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services and enriching programs to underserved youth in West Contra Costa, focusing on enhancing educational success and personal growth.

Youth
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
EDC Locher Agricultural Grant in California
$4,500
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to 4-H and FFA programs in El Dorado County, California, to support hands-on agricultural education for local youth through equipment, supplies, curriculum, and facility improvements.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Leopold Conservation Award - California
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards California farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners for their exceptional land stewardship and conservation efforts that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitats.

Environment
Individuals
Maurice J. Masserini Trust Fund
$15,000
Maurice J. Masserini Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established nonprofit organizations in the San Diego area that focus on cultural, educational, environmental, health, human services, and religious initiatives through project-specific grants.

Education
Nonprofits
Native Cultures Fund
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve and share California Indian culture, art, and traditional practices, prioritizing initiatives that promote knowledge transmission across generations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Groups Funding Program
Contact for amount
Martinez Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Martinez that serve local residents and businesses through community-based initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
San Jose Sharks’ Community Assist Grants
Contact for amount
San Jose Sharks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to Bay Area non-profit organizations that support youth through wellness, education, and hockey development initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
LA2050 Grants Challenge
$75,000
Goldhirsh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Los Angeles County for innovative projects that promote community connection, creativity, learning, livability, and recreational opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Citi Foundation Community Finance Innovation Fund
$500,000
Citi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations focused on improving financial inclusion and health in low-income communities across the U.S. through innovative projects and solutions.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Artistic Legacy Grant
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This program provides funding to San Francisco-based artists with at least 25 years of residency and artistic practice in the city, focusing on those who engage with their communities and promote cultural equity.

Arts
Individuals
Endow El Dorado Grant
$5,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving El Dorado County, California, to enhance their capacity or support specific projects that benefit the local community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Native Cultures Fund
$10,000
Native Cultures Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals, non-profits, community partnerships, and Tribal Nations in California to promote Native arts, cultural revitalization, and the sharing of traditional knowledge across generations.

Infrastructure
County governments
Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund Grant
$30,000
Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to established programs in San Diego that improve the welfare and education of the elderly, sight-impaired individuals, and youth.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Community Clean Energy Grant Program
$125,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Diego to implement clean energy projects that promote sustainability, improve air quality, and enhance workforce development in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Sacramento Valley Floodplain Enhancement for Salmon and Shorebirds
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions to restore floodplain habitats in the Sacramento Valley, benefiting both juvenile Chinook salmon and migratory shorebirds.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Chargers Champions School Grant Program
$75,000
Chargers Champions
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to public and private schools in San Diego and Imperial Counties to enhance physical education, nutrition, and athletic programs, promoting physical literacy among students.

Education
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