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California grants for Individuals

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Community Directed Grant Program
$5,000
Whitebark Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Inyo and Mono Counties, California, aimed at addressing local challenges like wildfire prevention and environmental stewardship through collaborative solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
City of Cotati Cultural Event Grant Program
$5,000
City of Cotati
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support for local organizations and individuals to host multicultural and community events in Cotati that promote diversity, equity, and health.

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
City of Emeryville Community Promotions Grant
$10,000
City of Emeryville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations for community-driven projects and events that enhance the cultural and social life of Emeryville.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
GFO-24-303 – Direct Air Capture Research, Demonstration, and Community Engagement
$18,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that develop and demonstrate technologies to capture carbon dioxide from the air while engaging local communities to ensure they understand and benefit from these initiatives.

Energy
Small businesses
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects in California
$5,000
City of Santa Clara (Silicon Valley Power)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for high school students in Santa Clara to create projects or campaigns that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy awareness in their community.

Energy
Individuals
O2 Sabbatical Award
$65,000
O2 Initiatives
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources for nonprofit executive directors in the San Francisco Bay Area to take a restorative sabbatical, fostering sustainable leadership and organizational resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
We Believe in Growing Scholarship
$10,000
Coast Counties Peterbilt
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2025

This scholarship provides financial support to high school seniors in five California counties who are pursuing a college education in agriculture and demonstrate a commitment to advancing the agricultural industry.

Agriculture
Individuals
Victor Thomas Jacoby Awards
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to visual artists and craftspeople residing in Humboldt County, California, to help them advance their creative projects.

Arts
Individuals
Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant
$2,000
Road Ahead Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated businesses along Route 66 to help maintain operations, aid in reopening, and promote new ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses
Content Emerging Artist Award
$5,000
SVCREATES
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career artists in Santa Clara County and nearby areas who have shown artistic achievement and community engagement, helping them advance their creative work.

Arts
Individuals
Westly Prize
$40,000
The Westly Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to young social innovators in California who are developing creative solutions to community challenges across various fields, including education, health, and technology.

Youth
Individuals
Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program
$47,500,000
California Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Worker Relief Fund
$2,000
County and City of Los Angeles
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This program provides $2,000 in emergency cash assistance to workers in Los Angeles County who have lost income due to recent windstorms and wildfires.

Energy
Individuals
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond Grant Program
$9,200,000
California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports California Native American tribes in implementing nature-based climate solutions, including land acquisition and habitat restoration, to enhance ecological stewardship and resilience.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations