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California grants for Nonprofits

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The Hansen Family Trust, Christian Endowment Fund
$5,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Christian ministries in Eureka and Humboldt County, California, with a focus on youth and senior programs, as well as international missionary work.

Education
Nonprofits
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to California local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and qualifying private entities for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate to address various engineering challenges and promote sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Del E. Webb Foundation Grant
$3,000,000
Del E. Webb Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Arizona, California, and Nevada that focus on community-based services promoting self-sufficiency and long-term benefits.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program — Graduate Student Grants
$100,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting research on forest health and wildfire resilience in California, aiming to advance scientific knowledge and inform land management practices.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Challenge Grants Program
$150,000
City and County of San Francisco, Community Challenge Grants Program (CCG)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community-led projects that improve public spaces and strengthen neighborhood connections in San Francisco.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program — Proposition 4 Grants
$1,500,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including universities and local agencies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition Proposition 68 Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that improve outdoor recreation access, preserve cultural resources, and address climate change in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains, prioritizing support for disadvantaged communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Proposition 4 – Water Recycling
$15,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2030

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California entities to construct projects that recycle treated municipal wastewater, helping to improve water supply reliability and sustainability across the state.

Environment
City or township governments
Transformative Climate Communities - Implementation Grant
$27,500,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in implementing community-led projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental, economic, and public health outcomes in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public agencies for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
WMF Community Enrichment Grant
$4,000
West Marin Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and community groups in West Marin, California, to support projects that enhance social connections and cultural diversity, particularly for marginalized communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support vulnerable populations, including adults and youth with disabilities, foster youth, older adults, and veterans, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and personal development.

Education
Nonprofits
Homekey+
$35,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in California to create permanent supportive housing for individuals, particularly those with behavioral health challenges, including veterans and youth, who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Housing
City or township governments
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation’s Community Grant
Contact for amount
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support under-resourced individuals, families, and small businesses in communities served by Umpqua Bank, focusing on building healthier, more resilient, and inclusive environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Riverine Stewardship Program
$13,000,000
California Department of Water Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve water quality and supply, restore aquatic habitats, and enhance ecosystem functions, particularly benefiting native fish populations and promoting public-private partnerships.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
County-wide and Regional Funding Program
Contact for amount
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to counties and their partners to develop proactive solutions for drinking water issues affecting households served by small and domestic wells, particularly in response to drought and contamination challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Education in California
$10,000
City of Santa Clara (Silicon Valley Power)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara to educate residents and small businesses about energy efficiency and building electrification, with a focus on reaching underserved communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Deacon Charitable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Deacon Charitable Foundation (DCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, Oregon, and California that focus on improving community well-being through initiatives in human services, environmental conservation, and animal welfare.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Green Grants
$2,500
Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in Southern California for community-driven projects that enhance energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote environmental sustainability.

Energy
Nonprofits
Ethel Frends Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Ethel Frends Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in eight California counties to improve canine care and education initiatives for dogs.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits