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Community Grant Program
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community-enhancing initiatives in areas such as arts, social services, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Marin Cultural Association (MCA) Arts Grants Program
$10,000
Marin Cultural Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Marin County, California, to enhance community-centered arts programming and cultural participation.

Arts
Individuals
Farm Grant Program
$10,000
Good Farm Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized farms and ranches in Mendocino and Lake Counties, California, to enhance their productivity and promote food security within the local community.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery programs (LM)
$396,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to new midwifery training programs seeking accreditation to increase the number of healthcare providers in underserved areas, particularly for Medi-Cal recipients.

Education
Small businesses
Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program
$10,000
City of Long Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides $10,000 grants and support to help 20 small businesses in Long Beach grow and become sustainable through workshops and personalized assistance.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Road to Zero: Pop-Up Safety Demonstrations Mini-Grant Program
$6,000
California San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, schools, and nonprofit organizations in the San Luis Obispo region to implement temporary safety projects that improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
GFO-24-601 – Light-Duty Hydrogen Infrastructure Build-Out
$15,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and businesses in California to develop and enhance publicly accessible hydrogen refueling stations, promoting the use of fuel cell electric vehicles.

Energy
Small businesses
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based public agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate in construction and engineering applications.

Environment
City or township governments
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program
$1,000,000
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that promote sustainable pest management practices in California, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, universities, and private sector entities.

Environment
Small businesses
Tire Incentive Program
$650,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to California manufacturers who use recycled tire materials in their products to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

Environment
Small businesses
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
South LA Founders Launchpad Program
Contact for amount
The SoLa Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides a 12-week accelerator for BIPOC entrepreneurs in South Los Angeles, offering mentorship, training, and funding access to help them grow their early-stage businesses.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Festival, Parade and Celebration Grant
$5,000
City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San José for community-based festivals, parades, and celebrations that promote cultural vitality and economic growth.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
GFO-24-604 – Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 3.0
$6,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that install electric vehicle charging infrastructure in multi-family housing, particularly benefiting residents in disadvantaged or low-income communities across California.

Energy
Small businesses
Small Business Relief Fund
$25,000
County and City of Los Angeles
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofits in Los Angeles County that have suffered losses due to recent windstorms and wildfires, helping them recover and sustain operations.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund
$2,700,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging equipment, helping to meet the growing demand for EV infrastructure.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses
GFO-24-610 – Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Port Infrastructure
$40,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California ports and related entities to install zero-emission vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, prioritizing projects that benefit disadvantaged communities and encourage participation from underrepresented businesses.

Energy
Small businesses
Song-Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs
$2,725,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to educational institutions in California to train registered nurses, particularly in underserved areas, with a focus on increasing diversity and addressing healthcare disparities.

Education
Small businesses
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Zoo Labs Fund Grant
$225,000
Center for Cultural Innovation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses