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California Grants

Explore 1,331 grant opportunities available in California

Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (2025)
$1,500,000
CA Natural Resources Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2025

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local, state, and federal agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, to implement projects that improve the environment and mitigate the impacts of transportation infrastructure in California.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transit-Oriented Communities Grant
$150,000
Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County to develop equitable and sustainable communities near transit hubs, promoting increased transit use and vibrant neighborhoods.

Transportation
City or township governments
Knight Emerging City Champions Fellowship Program
$5,500
8 80 Cities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This program provides funding and support to young civic innovators in select U.S. cities to develop creative projects that improve public spaces and engage their communities.

Science and Technology
Individuals
San Francisco Bay Area Artadia Awards
$15,000
Artadia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to contemporary visual artists in the San Francisco Bay Area, enabling them to advance their careers and creative projects.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
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
Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program
$750,000
California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public prosecutors in California to strengthen their efforts in enforcing labor laws and addressing wage theft, ensuring fair treatment for workers.

Employment Labor and Training
Unrestricted
Capacity Building and Community Engagement Grant Program
$800,000
Governor’s Office of Land U.S.e and Climate Innovation
State

Application Deadline

May 19, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support a nonprofit organization in California that will create and manage a network of community-based organizations to enhance their capacity and engagement with state initiatives, particularly in underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Sacramento Neighborhood Clean-up Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Sacramento
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to neighborhood and nonprofit groups in Sacramento for organizing community clean-up events that promote environmental responsibility and neighborhood pride.

Environment
Nonprofits
BRIC Animation Co-op Grant
$5,000
BRIC Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides $5,000 to support independent animation worker cooperatives in California that focus on creating inclusive stories and promoting equity in the creative industry.

Arts
Individuals
Youth Mental Health Providers Recruit, Retain, Rest and Recuperation
$10,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County that are dedicated to improving youth mental health by addressing staffing challenges and enhancing the well-being of mental health providers.

Health
Nonprofits
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
City of Malibu Small Business Micro Grant Program
$20,000
City of Malibu
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Malibu that have experienced economic hardship due to recent natural disasters, helping them cover essential operational costs for recovery.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
CCI Creative Economy Fund Grant
$8,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small creative businesses and sole proprietorships in San JosΓ© to enhance their cultural and economic contributions through various projects and initiatives.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Activity Grant Program
$60,000
City of Yucaipa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to local non-profit organizations in Yucaipa that deliver valuable services, programs, or events benefiting the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Summer Activation Mini-Grant
$5,000
Department of Health and Human Services
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Long Beach community organizations and residents in hosting free summer events focused on violence prevention, intervention, and healing to strengthen neighborhood ties and promote well-being.

Health
Nonprofits
2025 AHEAD Economic Development Grant Program
Contact for amount
FHLBank of San Francisco
Private

Application Deadline

May 28, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in Arizona, California, and Nevada to create jobs, provide job training, and assist low-income entrepreneurs and at-risk communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Betty Scalice Foundation Music Grant
$8,000
Betty Scalice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 22, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in San Diego County to enhance community access to music education and appreciation through various programs and performances, with a focus on benefiting North County residents.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Boating Access: Invasive Mussel Response Grant
$1,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments managing boating facilities in California to enhance their efforts in preventing the spread of invasive mussels and protecting water resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025 Byrne SCIP Grants – Cohort 2
$11,246,714
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and public agencies in California to develop and implement strategies that reduce gun violence and improve crisis intervention systems.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant – Cohort 5
$5,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, tribal governments, and community-based organizations in California to implement effective programs aimed at reducing gun violence in communities disproportionately affected by such violence.

Community Development
Nonprofits

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