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California Private Grants

Explore 471 grant opportunities

Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
APIs RISE Fund
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Sacramento and Yolo counties that empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through leadership development, media literacy, and mental health resources.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
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
Hand to Hand Grant
$15,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that empower women and girls through education, job training, mentoring, and health and wellness programs.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Parker Grant
Contact for amount
The Parker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support for projects that benefit the community and residents of San Diego County, focusing on measurable outcomes and collaboration with local organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund
$10,000
The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to Jewish nonprofit organizations in the greater San Francisco Bay Area for a variety of programs, including arts, education, health, and human services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Poway Community Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
Poway Community Foundation (PCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to implement projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Poway, California.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Open Educational Resources Spark Grant
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides quick financial support to organizations in California that are developing innovative educational resources to improve access and equity in education.

Education
County governments
Benson Fund for Senior Services
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services to seniors in Placer County, California.

Income Security and Social Services
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
Read Conmigo Educator Grants
$3,000
The Kemper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $3,000 to full-time educators in Spanish-English dual-language programs at public or charter elementary schools in select counties of California, Florida, and Texas to improve bilingual education resources and professional development.

Education
Individuals
Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity Fund
$15,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties that are dedicated to improving the lives of Latinos through initiatives in areas like affordable housing, education, and health equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Womenโ€™s Legacy Fund
$40,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County that focus on improving the lives of women and girls by addressing issues like affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Hearts & Minds Educational Technology Fund
$5,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving El Dorado County and nearby areas for capacity building and community improvement projects.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
John Krakauer Charitable Trust Fund
$10,000
John Krakauer Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada and San Diego that help single mothers, low-income children, non-English-speaking immigrants, and individuals with chronic diseases achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Education
Nonprofits
Small Opportunity Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that are addressing community challenges and promoting equity through initiatives that create healthier and safer environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lynne & Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists in California
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to adult performing artists in Humboldt County, California, to help them develop their artistic work in fields such as acting, singing, dancing, and comedy.

Arts
Individuals