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California grants for Nonprofits

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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
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant
$1,900,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 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
Upland Game Bird Account Grant
$300,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for projects that improve upland game bird populations and their habitats in California, while also promoting public hunting opportunities.

Natural Resources
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
Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
Contact for amount
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and governmental organizations in California to implement community-based strategies aimed at preventing intimate partner violence and promoting healthy relationships, particularly among underserved populations.

Safety
Nonprofits
Community Air Protection Support Grants
$10,000
Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven projects in Butte County that aim to improve air quality and reduce exposure to harmful pollutants, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Animal Care Grant Program
$10,000
City of Santa Clarita
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Clarita that focus on animal care, particularly for spay/neuter services and rescue efforts, to improve local animal welfare.

Animal Welfare
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
Child Abduction Training Program Supplemental
Contact for amount
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and governmental organizations in California to enhance training and resources for professionals involved in child abduction investigations and interventions.

Law Justice and Legal Services
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