Grants for Nonprofits - Opportunity Zone Benefits

Draft program proposals are available on the program website.  This will be updated once final criteria are adopted.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist rural communities in improving their water and wastewater systems through training and technical assistance.

The CalMoneySmart program, funded by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, is designed to boost financial empowerment among California's unbanked and underbanked populations by providing up to $200K annually for two years to eligible nonprofit organizations. These funds support activities like financial education, empowerment services, and the development of financial products aimed at improving financial literacy and economic security. The program emphasizes adherence to the principles of effective financial education to ensure impactful outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to conduct research and improve programs that benefit Native American children and families, focusing on early childhood education and family economic well-being.

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations in California to restore coastal environments, improve public access, and enhance climate resilience, particularly for historically underrepresented communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that offer emergency shelter and services for youth under 18 who are homeless or have run away from home, helping them stabilize their situations and work towards family reunification.

This funding opportunity provides $15 million over three years to non-profit organizations for programs that promote restorative justice and accountability in California correctional facilities, focusing on empathy, resilience, and reducing violence among participants.

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

This funding opportunity supports Kansas-based nonprofit organizations and public entities in creating community-centered public art projects, such as murals and sculptures, that enhance local identity and engagement.

This funding program provides financial assistance to local water systems, particularly those serving disadvantaged communities, to ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water and to address urgent water quality issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations delivering rehabilitative programs in California's correctional facilities, focusing on restorative justice and positive outcomes for incarcerated individuals.

This grant provides up to $25 million to nonprofits, labor unions, tribal governments, and local workforce boards in California to create programs that help young adults aged 18-28 secure jobs and advance their careers.

This initiative provides funding to community-based organizations in California to promote workplace safety and educate workers about their rights under labor laws.

This program provides funding to local health departments and community-based nonprofits in California to support services that address the negative impacts of past drug policies on disproportionately affected communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to social enterprises and their partners in California to create job training and employment programs for vulnerable populations, helping them gain skills and achieve economic stability.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support adult farmworkers in California by offering technical assistance and evaluation services to improve their employment and education outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote sustainable business practices and workforce development in California, particularly benefiting low-income communities and contributing to climate change mitigation.

This funding opportunity provides up to $1.5 million to organizations that will offer technical assistance and evaluation support to programs serving young adults, veterans, justice-involved individuals, and English Language Learners in California's workforce development system.

This program provides financial assistance to dam owners in California for the repair and improvement of aging dams to enhance safety and restore water storage capacity amid climate challenges.