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Dr. Hildegard H. Balin Charitable Trust Program
Contact for amount
Dr. Hildegard H. Balin Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2027

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County that assist financially-at-risk elderly individuals and promote the welfare of dogs.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Native Cultures Fund
$10,000
Native Cultures Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects that preserve and revitalize Native arts and cultural practices among California's diverse Indigenous communities.

Infrastructure
County governments
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Severely Disadvantaged Communities
$10,164,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help communities adapt to climate change and improve environmental resilience, specifically targeting areas with low-income populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that enhance community pride, cultural programming, and environmental stewardship in Del Mar, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Credit Union Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
California Credit Union Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Southern California that are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration – Nature Based Solutions
$54,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in California to restore wetlands and mountain meadows, promoting climate resilience and enhancing natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account
$30,141,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This program provides funding to support broadband internet infrastructure projects in low-income housing developments across California, ensuring underserved communities have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Housing
City or township governments
Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund
$15,000
Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based nonprofit organizations that provide services and programs for individuals who are blind or affected by cerebral palsy or cancer.

Health
Nonprofits
2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants
$4,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This program provides substantial funding to local and state agencies, special districts, and nonprofit organizations to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risks through reforestation and sustainable forest management practices across California.

Environment
Nonprofits
Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs
$9,700,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to address urgent drinking water needs and to clean up pollution when no responsible parties are available to manage the situation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at cleaning up and restoring watersheds affected by illegal cannabis operations, enhancing wildlife habitats, and improving water conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions that aim to improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry through projects focused on market enhancement, education, training, or research.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Local Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, to support innovative STEM and STEAM educational projects for youth aged 17 and younger.

Education
Nonprofits
Wildlife Corridors – Nature Based Solutions
$42,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in California to implement environmental restoration projects that enhance wildlife corridors, improve habitat resilience, and address climate impacts.

Environment
Nonprofits
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in San Marcos, California, focusing on various community initiatives such as arts, education, health, and environmental programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern and Central California that are focused on alleviating poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
Transformative Climate Communities - Project Development Grant
$5,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in advancing community-led climate initiatives that enhance environmental health, economic opportunity, and resilience in disadvantaged areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Baptist Foundation of California Grants
Contact for amount
The Baptist Foundation of California
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to California Southern Baptist churches for outreach and evangelism projects, including missions, disaster relief, and hunger relief efforts.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Organizational Development Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Monterey County, California, in strengthening their internal capacity and resilience through strategic projects like leadership transitions and technology upgrades.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits