California Grants

The Artistic Legacy Grant (ALG), funded by the San Francisco Arts Commission, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for a 3-year period to support and celebrate an artist who has significantly contributed to San Francisco's arts and culture for at least 25 years, with funds to be used for professional development, artistic planning, sabbaticals, and other related costs.

This grant provides financial support to individual artists residing in San Francisco for the creation of new works that benefit the local community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and public agencies in California to deliver essential services aimed at improving the health, safety, and educational outcomes of children, youth, and young adults in Richmond and unincorporated North Richmond.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County to create arts programs that increase access to meaningful artistic experiences for historically marginalized communities.

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is accepting applications for its Mini-Grant Program, offering $2,500 grants to organizations in Bronx County, NY, Fresno County, CA, and San Joaquin County, CA, that support youth leadership, citizenship, health, school activities, and community involvement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community projects in Pajaro, California, aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness, social services, economic development, healthcare access, language services, and community beautification for local residents.

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.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for the preservation and interpretation of historic sites along the Route 66 corridor, with a focus on underrepresented communities.

This program provides funding to public school teachers in Orange County, California, for innovative STEM projects and educational experiences that enhance student engagement and achievement.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver community services and arts programs benefiting residents of Santa Clarita, California.

The City of San Diego's Economic Development Department is offering a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 to nonprofit organizations that can assist small businesses in under-resourced communities, with funds to be used for capacity building expenses such as technical assistance, website creation, and event programming, with priority given to organizations with modest budgets and proposals aligning with the Economic Development Strategy.

The Richmond Fund for Children and Youth is offering a three-year grant ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to non-profit organizations and public agencies that provide services in areas such as mental and physical health, learning needs, and community safety to children, youth, and young adults in Richmond and unincorporated North Richmond, California, with a focus on those most impacted by harm, inequity, and lack of access to support and services.

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and artists in Santa Cruz County to create and present high-quality arts programming, engage diverse audiences, and promote equitable access to the arts.

This funding opportunity provides $4 million over three years to support health programs that reduce the impacts of port-related air pollution on vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with respiratory or chronic illnesses in California.

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development for leaders in California who are dedicated to advancing Environmental Justice in their communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos to help residents save money on energy bills, improve local air quality, and promote environmental sustainability through outreach and education initiatives.

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.

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-size arts organizations in the Bay Area to help local artists create innovative projects that engage and benefit their communities.

This grant provides funding to non-profit arts organizations and individual artists to create and present cultural programs in Ojai and the surrounding valley, fostering artistic excellence and community engagement.