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Elevate Youth California: Cohort 8 Standard Track
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in California for youth-led initiatives that prevent substance use disorders among youth of color and 2S/LGBTQIA+ individuals aged 12 to 26 in communities affected by the war on drugs.

Youth
Nonprofits
California Forest Improvement Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Help For Children Grant Program
Contact for amount
Help For Children
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations focused on preventing and treating child maltreatment through direct services, education, advocacy, and research in designated communities both in the U.S. and internationally.

Youth
Nonprofits
Oak Woodlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to ranchers, farmers, local governments, and conservation organizations in California to protect and restore native oak woodlands while balancing agricultural needs.

Environment
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
CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project
$8,666,889
California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to assist refugees and eligible noncitizens with cash assistance and support services, promoting their successful resettlement and long-term integration into the community.

Income Security and Social Services
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
Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Public Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified Skilled Nursing Facilities to acquire equipment that facilitates safe in-person visits for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health
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

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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
Mike and Dotty Collett Animal Care Grant Program
$5,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government programs in Northern California that deliver direct animal care services, such as food, shelter, and medical care, to improve the quality of life for animals.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Health and Wellness Grants
$10,000
Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Imperial County that are dedicated to improving health and wellness for underserved communities, including children, low-income families, and veterans.

Health
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 is designed to support organizations working on habitat restoration and public access projects in California, particularly those that enhance ecosystem connectivity and benefit underserved communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Desert Conservation Program
$1,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, enhance climate resilience, and promote biodiversity in California's desert regions.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore natural habitats and improve public access to these areas, particularly benefiting communities that have been historically underserved.

Environment
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
California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and governmental entities in California to implement projects that improve water quality and protect watershed ecosystems, particularly benefiting vulnerable communities through environmental justice initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4
$8,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create or improve parks and recreational spaces in underserved communities, enhancing access to green spaces and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Business Promotion Program
$5,000
Town of Danville
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized businesses in Danville, California, to support collaborative public events that boost local economic activity and consumer engagement.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses