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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Ojai Women’s Fund
$20,000
Ojai Women’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Ojai Valley, California, to address community needs and enhance quality of life through impactful programs in areas like arts, education, environment, health, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Care First Community Investment Care Grant Strategy 4 (Housing Stability)
$2,000,000
Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Los Angeles County that help individuals impacted by the justice system and housing insecurity access safe and stable housing.

Housing
Nonprofits
Project Grant for Capital Improvements
$500,000
Perenchio Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that seek to improve their facilities or infrastructure to enhance their arts programming and community accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Investing in the Artist Grant for Arts Organizations
$20,000
City of Santa Ana Arts & Culture Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Ana for creative projects that promote community engagement and economic development through the arts.

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

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
GFO-24-602 – Charging and Refueling Infrastructure for Transport in California Provided Along Targeted Highway Segments (CRITICAL PATHS) 2.0
$100,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that create charging and hydrogen refueling stations for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles along key highways in California, focusing on benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding to institutions in Alameda County, such as schools and hospitals, to replace single-use foodware with durable, reusable systems in high-volume dining settings.

Environment
Independent school districts
Festival and Parade Grant Program
$10,000
City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports non-profit arts and culture organizations, or social service groups partnering with local arts entities, to host public festivals and parades that promote cultural diversity and community engagement in Pasadena.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Walnut Creek
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and public entities to support affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and economic development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Walnut Creek.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Grant
$25,000
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Carlsbad, California, for projects that improve the health and well-being of children and families, addressing issues such as self-sufficiency, childcare, mental health, and food insecurity.

Health
Nonprofits
Ending California’s Tobacco Epidemic in Every Community
$900,000
California Department of Public Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local projects in California focused on reducing tobacco use in communities disproportionately affected by the tobacco industry, including African American/Black, Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino, LGBTQ+, and rural populations.

Health
City or township governments
Animal Welfare Endowment Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama Counties that focus on the welfare and care of homeless and owned pets, wildlife conservation, and services for working animals.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Escondido Community Foundation Grant
$35,000
Escondido Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Oceanside that focus on enhancing community services, including youth programs, arts, senior services, food security, and health initiatives.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists in California
$5,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento region to enhance performing arts education for underserved youth aged 8-17, helping them access training and mentorship in various art forms.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fertilizer Research and Education Program
$300,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve nutrient and irrigation management practices in California's agriculture, benefiting growers, researchers, and stakeholders while promoting sustainable farming methods.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Unrestricted Operating Grants
Contact for amount
SVCREATES
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Santa Clara County, California, helping them enhance their programming and community engagement while promoting equity and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant
$1,900,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local education agencies in California for the development and initial implementation of high-quality charter schools, covering essential early-stage costs such as program design, staff recruitment, and community outreach.

Education
Nonprofits
Education and Youth Development
$20,000
Atkinson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in San Mateo County that provide educational and developmental services to historically marginalized populations, including BIPOC communities, children, youth, families, and economically at-risk individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
Cultural Arts Grants
$15,000
City of Santa Barbara
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Santa Barbara to enhance arts access, strengthen cultural programming, and promote community engagement through various projects and events.

Arts
Nonprofits