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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
John and Maria Laffin Trust Fund
$10,000
John and Maria Laffin Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles for education, animal welfare, medical research, and humanitarian relief efforts.

Education
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 improve broadband connectivity in low-income housing developments across California, ensuring residents have access to high-speed internet services.

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
Transgender, Gender Diverse, Intersex Arts Grant
$6,500
City of West Hollywood
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support for artistic projects that celebrate and represent the experiences of transgender, non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals in Los Angeles County, specifically within West Hollywood.

Arts
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
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
The Neighborhood Fund
$7,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing essential services to the Del Paso Heights community in Sacramento, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for projects that demonstrate measurable impact and align with the organization's mission.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Forest Health Program
$8,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore and enhance California's forests to improve resilience against climate change, reduce wildfire risks, and promote better water and air quality.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Sea Otter Recovery
$165,000
California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to conduct research and conservation projects aimed at recovering the southern sea otter population and improving California's nearshore marine ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Arts Transportation Grant
Contact for amount
City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to Santa Monica schools and nonprofit organizations for transportation costs, enabling local students and residents to access cultural venues across Los Angeles County.

Arts
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