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Distinguished Artist Award
$1,000
City of Cupertino (Arts and Culture Commission)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant recognizes and supports established artists in Cupertino who have made significant contributions to their art and the local community, providing a cash award to promote their work and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
GFO-24-605 โ€“ Technical Assistance for Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Funding
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that will help under-resourced communities access financial support for developing zero-emission vehicle infrastructure projects, such as charging stations.

Energy
Small businesses
Forest Health Research Program FY 2024-2025 (RP-RFP-2024-01)
$4,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for scientific research projects that improve forest and fire management in California, targeting landowners, resource agencies, and organizations focused on enhancing forest resilience and addressing climate goals.

Environment
Individuals
Lynne & Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists in California
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to adult performing artists in Humboldt County, California, to help them develop their artistic work in fields such as acting, singing, dancing, and comedy.

Arts
Individuals
GFO-24-302 โ€“ Enabling Electric Vehicles as Distributed Energy Resources
$12,600,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that advance the integration of electric vehicles into the energy grid, focusing on reducing costs, improving technology, and addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Community Air Protection Program Cycle 5 Community Air Grant Request for Applications
$300,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in California to implement projects that reduce air pollution and improve air quality in disadvantaged or low-income neighborhoods.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
GFO-24-609 โ€“ Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (โ€œCharge Yardโ€)
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create collaborative testing facilities to ensure electric vehicle charging equipment works seamlessly with various technologies and promotes industry cooperation.

Energy
Small businesses
Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grant Program
$3,000
California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners and eligible landlords in California for seismic retrofits of wood-framed homes built before 1980, enhancing safety and resilience against earthquakes.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Individuals
GFO-24-701 โ€“ Offshore Wind Energy Waterfront Facility Improvement Program
$42,750,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to support improvements in waterfront facilities for offshore wind energy projects, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and engaging with underserved communities in California.

Energy
Small businesses
Inspired Teacher Grant Program
$10,000
Orange County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

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.

Education
Individuals
Business and Workforce Development 2025 Q1
$5,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Zellerbach Family Foundation Community Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Zellerbach Family Foundation (ZFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area for community-focused creative projects that promote artistic excellence and engagement, particularly among underrepresented communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Placer Fish and Game Commission Grant
$1,000
Placer County Fish and Game Commission (PCFGC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, and individuals for projects that promote the conservation and preservation of fish and wildlife resources in Placer County.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
MALT Small Grants Program โ€“ Spring (Round 4)
$50,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports agriculturalists in Marin County, California, by providing financial assistance for projects that enhance agricultural resilience, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices on working lands.

Community Development
Individuals
Ride to the Wild Fund
$600
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for transportation costs to help Humboldt County K-12 teachers take students on educational field trips to local natural areas, promoting environmental education and appreciation for nature.

Education
Independent school districts
BENT Film Festival Grant
$1,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+ filmmakers and artists in the greater Sacramento area to create and showcase projects that highlight queer stories and experiences.

Arts
Individuals
Sundance Institute Graton Artist Opportunity
Contact for amount
Sundance Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This opportunity provides support and resources for Indigenous artists connected to California tribes to enhance their filmmaking skills and professional development.

Arts
Individuals
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

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

Community Development
Individuals
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
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