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California Community Development Grants

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The Angel Fund
$500
Angel Fund.
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Nov 14, 2023

- Qualified fiscal sponsors, such as social service agencies or medical providers, must apply on behalf of clients for medical or health care related needs in Humboldt County. - The Angel Fund does not provide reimbursements and seldomly approves grants exceeding $500. Most grants fall within the range of $50 - $300. - The committee meets every Tuesday to review applications, with a two-week turnaround time required for application review and check processing. - Eligible expenses include items such as air purifiers, counseling for mental and behavioral health, eyeglasses and vision services, local bus passes, medical and dental travel expenses, prescriptions, and physical therapy equipment. - Ineligible expenses include adult dental care, car payments, childcare, counseling (long-term), hearing aids, rent, utility bills, weight loss programs, and more. For more information about the application process, potential applicants can refer to the virtual tutorial provided at the following link: [Application Process Tutorial](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QOBWzmykC21vYwyo2GSnegsfAp9B9k6Y/view?usp=share_link)

Health
Nonprofits
Rural Electric Vehicle Charging 2.0
$10,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that install public electric vehicle charging stations in rural and underserved communities across California, prioritizing access for disadvantaged populations and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.

Environment
City or township governments
SVCF Community Action Grants Program 2025
Contact for amount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties to promote equity and community engagement across various focus areas, including arts, health, and environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Coastal Conservancy Grants
Contact for amount
Coastal Conservancy
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations in California to restore coastal environments, improve public access, and enhance climate resilience, particularly for historically underrepresented communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
North Sacramento Business Investment Program
$240,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local businesses and property owners in North Sacramento to improve storefronts, purchase equipment, and restore vacant buildings, particularly those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NorCalPCA Grants Program
Contact for amount
Northern California Peace Corps Association (NorCalPCA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support for grassroots community development projects worldwide, prioritizing initiatives led by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and current volunteers with ties to Northern California.

International Development
Individuals
Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Older Adults
$4,750,000
California Department of Social Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This program provides direct financial support to California residents aged 60 and older who qualify for or receive means-tested benefits, helping to enhance their economic security.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Economic Mobility and Wealth Creation
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that promote economic mobility and wealth creation for communities of color and low-income individuals in California, focusing on workforce development for formerly incarcerated individuals and strengthening small businesses through culturally-effective support.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
City of Malibu General Fund Grant
Contact for amount
City of Malibu
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the Malibu community, enhancing local services and quality of life for residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Investment and Innovation Fund (Cal IIP) Program
$15,000,000
California State Treasurer's Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This program provides funding to community development financial institutions to help them offer essential services and capital access to economically disadvantaged communities across California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Smart Justice Spark Grants
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in California that empower justice-impacted individuals through education, workforce development, and policy advocacy.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Micro-Grant Program
$12,500
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and fire agencies in Mendocino County to implement projects that enhance wildfire preparedness and community resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 2026
$4,000,000,000
California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public transit agencies and municipalities in California to develop major projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance public transit services, and improve connectivity, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sacramento Literacy Foundation Summer Reading Grant
Contact for amount
Sacramento Literacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Sacramento County that provide summer reading programs for children and youth, aiming to improve literacy skills and prevent summer learning loss among underserved students.

Education
Nonprofits
California Tribal Housing Accelerator Academy Program
$3,000
Enterprise Community Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This program provides technical assistance and funding to support affordable housing development efforts for federally recognized tribes and Native-led organizations in California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Activity Grant
$60,000
City of Yucaipa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This program provides financial and in-kind support to local nonprofit organizations in Yucaipa that deliver essential services, programs, and events for the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to independently owned legacy businesses along the historic Route 66 corridor, focusing on preservation projects that enhance visibility and sustainability, particularly for underrepresented communities.

Community Development
Small businesses
Outside Agency Funding
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2026

This program provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations and community groups that deliver essential services and enrichment programs to enhance the quality of life for residents of Palm Desert.

Health
Nonprofits
Implementation Grants
$2,600,000
Arts in California Parks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community groups in California to implement public art and cultural projects in local parks, enhancing community engagement and celebrating regional heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
Early Care Spaces
$100,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation (KRF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Oakland that create innovative programs to improve early childhood language and literacy development for underserved families and communities.

Education
Nonprofits