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California grants for Nonprofits

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The Ceres Foundation Grant Program
$70,000
The Ceres Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving education and employment opportunities for underserved youth in specific regions of California, Washington, DC, and Western Massachusetts.

Youth
Nonprofits
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program
$87,500,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems across California, targeting local governments, non-profits, and other organizations involved in watershed management and environmental conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small Business Grant Program
$5,000
City of Norco
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 25, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to small businesses and non-profits in Norco, California, that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks for Colonias
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities along the U.S.-Mexico border to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal services, addressing serious health risks in historically underserved areas.

Infrastructure
State governments
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program
$5,761,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance climate resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and improve water management in California's rivers and streams.

Environment
Nonprofits
Mr. and Mrs. G. Kirk Swingle Foundation Grant
$30,000
The Mr. and Mrs. G. Kirk Swingle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and the University of California, Davis, for programs that improve health, human services, and education for residents of Davis and Yolo County, California.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Goleta Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to low-income residents, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Artists or Art Organizations in California
$3,000
City of Glendale
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This opportunity invites local and regional artists, art organizations, and schools to showcase their artwork in a unique public space in Glendale, enhancing community access to public art.

Arts
Individuals
Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance public access to California's natural areas, prioritizing initiatives for boating, hunting, fishing, and wildlife-oriented recreation, aimed at benefiting all residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Event Sponsorship Grants
Contact for amount
City of Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elk Grove for hosting community events that promote cultural, social, or economic vitality and are accessible to all residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Desert Conservation Program
$1,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding for projects that protect and restore the natural and cultural resources of California's Mojave and Colorado Deserts, targeting land acquisition, habitat restoration, and biodiversity enhancement efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Riparian Habitat Conservation
$3,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding for projects that aim to protect and restore riparian habitats in California, targeting organizations and groups involved in environmental conservation and habitat restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Children's Hospital Program of 2008 – Children's Hospitals (3rd funding round)
$11,226,785
California State Treasurer's Office
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides funding to 13 designated children's hospitals in California to support capital improvement projects that enhance the health and welfare of critically ill children.

Health
Nonprofits
Know Your Neighbors Grant
$1,200
City of Palo Alto
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding initiative provides financial support to Palo Alto residents for neighborhood events that promote community engagement and strengthen local connections.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dr. Seuss Foundation Bright Futures Grant
$60,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to enhance early childhood literacy and learning programs for children aged 0 to 8, particularly those from underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Arts & Culture Grants Program
$5,000
City of San Leandro Arts, Culture and Library Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individual artists in San Leandro for artistic and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and celebrate local culture.

Arts
Nonprofits
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program – Construction
$586,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and tribal governments for the construction of wastewater treatment facilities and projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in various environments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Develop Quick Grants
$1,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Cruz County for professional development activities that enhance artistic skills or improve organizational capacity.

Arts
Individuals
APIs RISE Fund
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Sacramento and Yolo counties that empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through leadership development, media literacy, and mental health resources.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Small Community Drinking Water (SCDW) Funding Program
$50,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small disadvantaged communities in California to improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits