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California grants for Nonprofits

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California Advanced Services Fund Adoption Account
Contact for amount
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in California to improve broadband access and digital literacy for underserved communities, including low-income households and senior citizens.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bullying and Violence in School Advocacy Program
Contact for amount
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to offer counseling and advocacy services for children and teenagers who have experienced bullying or violence in schools.

Youth
Nonprofits
Girls Rights Project Funds Grants
Contact for amount
Girls Rights Project
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to empower girls and women through education, legal reform, anti-trafficking efforts, and promoting gender equality both locally and globally.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Southern Steelhead Grant Program
$15,927,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve steelhead fish migration and restore their habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems affected by climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tribal Capacity Building Program
$420,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides funding and technical assistance to California Native American Tribes to strengthen their capacity for climate and housing initiatives, promoting sustainability and resilience in their communities.

Capacity Building
Native American tribal organizations
The Hansen Family Trust, Christian Endowment Fund
$5,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 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
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
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
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
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
Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund
$3,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to California Native American Tribes and their housing entities for early-stage development activities that prepare affordable housing projects for future construction and funding.

Housing
Native American tribal organizations
Route to Parks Grant
$30,000
Parks California
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This program provides funding to community organizations and tribal groups to help underserved populations access California's state parks by overcoming transportation barriers and offering engaging outdoor experiences.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
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