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California Capacity Building Grants

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Tribal Capacity Building Program
$420,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides funding and technical assistance to California Native American Tribes to strengthen their capacity for climate and housing initiatives, promoting sustainability and resilience in their communities.

Capacity Building
Native American tribal organizations
Impact100 Sonoma Impetus Grants
$25,000
Impact100 Sonoma
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Sonoma Valley, enabling them to strengthen their missions and address critical community needs.

Community Development
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Equity & Innovation Grants
$100,000
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative health initiatives that promote equity and improve healthcare delivery for underserved communities in San Francisco.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
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
Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
IEHP Foundation Responsive Grants
$75,000
IEHP Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 20, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Inland Empire to enhance their capacity and foster healthier communities, particularly for low-income and underserved populations.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Equity in the Nonprofit Sector Grant
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations led by people of color in advancing racial equity through leadership development, capacity building, and collaborative efforts for systemic change.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Land Acquisitions
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at conserving California's wildlife and enhancing public access to natural areas, available to nonprofits, government agencies, Native American tribes, and select private landowners.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Endow El Dorado Grant
$5,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving El Dorado County, California, to enhance their capacity or support specific projects that benefit the local community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Block Grants
$4,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to California farmers and ranchers for improving irrigation efficiency and reducing energy use to combat climate change and water scarcity.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Sacramento Countywide Nonprofit Partnership Initiative
$80,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This initiative provides funding and support to mid-sized nonprofits in Sacramento County that focus on addressing homelessness and food access, helping them improve their operations and sustainability.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community Grants
$1,500
The Rotary Club of Alameda
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Alameda, California, to enhance their programs and projects that benefit the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Trinity Trust Community Response Grants
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Trinity County, California, for urgent projects that foster collaboration, engage community members, and enhance local leadership and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Kinship Fund Partner Grants
Contact for amount
The Kinship Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that focus on empowering women and girls by addressing systemic barriers to opportunities and promoting holistic well-being.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
TAHOE Women’s Community Fund
$10,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community well-being in the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, California, and Nevada.

Women & Girl Services
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
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
The Ceres Foundation Grant Program
$70,000
The Ceres Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Community Arts Grants
$7,500
Monterey County Arts Council (Arts4MC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that provide public arts and culture programs, with a focus on promoting equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public entities in California for the cleanup and remediation of legacy disposal sites that were closed before current landfill regulations were established.

Environment
County governments