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California Community Development Grants

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Outside Agency Funding
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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
Theater Production Awards
$50,000
Gerbode Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides $400,000 to support the creation and development of innovative theatrical works by California-based artists through nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transit-Oriented Communities Grant
$150,000
Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County to develop equitable and sustainable communities near transit hubs, promoting increased transit use and vibrant neighborhoods.

Transportation
City or township governments
Measure Y Partnership Funding Program
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Town of Yucca Valley
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Yucca Valley that deliver public service initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
RCCAAF Community Arts Grants
$10,000
Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations, public schools, and individual artists in Rancho Cucamonga to create and enhance arts and cultural projects that benefit the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Event Sponsorship and Program Grants
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City of Palm Springs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Palm Springs for community events and programs that promote cultural enrichment, education, and public welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Investing in the Artist Grant for Individual Artists
$10,000
City of Santa Ana Arts & Culture Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists living in Santa Ana to create community-focused projects that enhance the local arts and culture scene while promoting economic development.

Arts
Individuals
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
$15,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (OGALS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This program provides funding to urban and underserved communities for the acquisition, development, or renovation of public parks and outdoor recreation facilities, ensuring equitable access to safe outdoor spaces.

Recreation
City or township governments
Berkeley FILM Foundation Student Grant
$5,000
Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging filmmakers in the East Bay area who are enrolled in full-time film studies programs, specifically for documentary projects that address important social issues.

Arts
Individuals
Foster City Nonprofit Grant Program
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City of Foster City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide essential services, educational programs, and community health initiatives to enhance the well-being of Foster City residents.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Pasadena Community Foundation’s Capital Grant Program
$50,000
Pasadena Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre for significant capital projects or essential equipment purchases that have a lasting impact.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
DEI High Impact Grant
$20,000
City of San Luis Obispo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and public institutions in San Luis Obispo to implement innovative projects that promote equity and inclusion for underserved communities while addressing systemic issues like affordable housing and access to services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
CALIFORNIA REENTRY AND ENRICHMENT (CARE) GRANTS
$15,000,000
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $15 million over three years to non-profit organizations for programs that promote restorative justice and accountability in California correctional facilities, focusing on empathy, resilience, and reducing violence among participants.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
$2,500,000
Comcast NBCUniversal
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides unrestricted funding to community-focused nonprofit organizations in select U.S. markets, supporting initiatives in youth education, storytelling, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Systems Change Fellowship
$10,000
Social Justice Partners Los Angeles
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 to Los Angeles-based nonprofits led by individuals with lived experience of systemic issues, supporting their efforts to drive long-term change through collaborative action and community empowerment.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
ABC/OTS Alcohol Enforcement Grant 2026
$40,000
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local law enforcement agencies in California to enhance alcohol enforcement and prevention strategies, aiming to reduce alcohol-related crime and improve community safety.

Safety
City or township governments
Venues & Spaces Grant
$250,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that enhance access to arts and culture by improving venues and spaces, particularly in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
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