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California Private Grants

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Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program
$25,000,000
California Employment Development Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help young adults aged 18-28 facing economic challenges access quality jobs and career advancement through innovative workforce development programs and essential support services.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
North Valley THRIVE Catalyst Fund
$2,000,000
North Valley THRIVE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to public and private organizations, government entities, and Tribal groups in the North San Joaquin Valley for projects that drive economic growth and resilience in the region.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Innovation in Education STEAM Grant Program
$10,000
Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides $25,000 in grants to support innovative STEAM educational programs in public K-12 schools, districts, and charters throughout San Diego County.

Education
Independent school districts
Pay it Forward Project School Grant Program
$1,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to high school student clubs and organizations in California and Nevada for community service and environmental projects that promote volunteerism and strengthen local communities.

Youth
Independent school districts
Berkeley FILM Foundation’s General Grant
$25,000
Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to documentary filmmakers in the East Bay area who are creating socially impactful films on contemporary issues.

Arts
Individuals
Mental Health Service Expansion and Workforce Development Grant
$50,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego that provide mental health services and workforce development initiatives to improve access and diversity in care for children, youth, and families.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in California focused on the welfare of domesticated animals, library science, and causes aligned with the values of its founders.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Impact100 Greater Sacramento Grant Program
$100,000
Impact100 Greater Sacramento
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Sacramento area for transformative projects that address critical community needs in health, arts, education, environment, and family.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation Program
Contact for amount
The Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that focus on education and health services for individuals in need.

Education
Nonprofits
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Education
Independent school districts
Applications open Small Capacity Building Grant Program
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their operational capacity through strategic planning, training, and essential equipment purchases.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Organizations in California
$1,000,000
Samueli Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, for capital projects that improve or acquire facilities essential for delivering their services effectively.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CFSLOCO Community Grant Program
$40,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County, California, to enhance their initiatives in arts, environment, health, and services for seniors and people with disabilities, promoting community wellbeing and equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in restoring ecosystems and improving resilience in areas of the Angeles National Forest affected by past wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
2026 Community Benefit Grant Program
Contact for amount
El Camino Healthcare District
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that address healthcare access, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and economic stability for underserved populations in northern Santa Clara County.

Health
City or township governments
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bethlehem Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Bethlehem Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Northern California that offer programs to improve the health, independence, and social engagement of senior adults.

Health
Nonprofits
Small Capacity Building Grant Program
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $6,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their internal operations and enhance service delivery for the communities they serve.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
OAL Community Sports Support Grant
Contact for amount
Positive Coaching Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Oakland to provide equitable and high-quality youth sports programs in public middle schools, focusing on underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
The Robert H. Janssen Youth & Youth Sports Fund
$5,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo and nearby areas that provide youth enrichment and sports programs focused on active participation, ensuring accessibility for all community members.

Education
Nonprofits