California Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

This program provides competitive funding to support the development of community food hubs in California, promoting local, sustainable food sourcing for schools and institutions while fostering equitable food systems and supporting indigenous communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Gilroy, California, addressing community needs and preventing blight.

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.

This grant provides financial support to individual artists residing in West Hollywood to help them develop their creative projects and engage with the local community.

This grant provides funding for performing arts organizations to conduct afterschool classes for youth aged 7 to 16 in the NoHo Arts District, promoting engagement and education in various performing arts disciplines.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to create workforce development programs that help young adults aged 18 to 26, especially those facing significant challenges, gain access to stable employment through internships, apprenticeships, and job training in high-demand industries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, public agencies, and schools in South Lake Tahoe for a variety of community-driven projects that address local needs.

This grant provides funding to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and public institutions for nature-based projects that enhance coastal resilience against sea level rise, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally-recognized tribes in California to enhance their emergency management capabilities for preparing and responding to various hazards and disasters.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Mendocino County for projects that focus on arts, youth, disaster relief, economic development, environmental initiatives, and community health.

This grant provides one-time funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance community life and directly benefit residents within the Town of Los Gatos.

This grant provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in Fresno for both operational needs and specific projects, prioritizing those that promote community engagement and equity.

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.

This funding opportunity supports small grassroots organizations in California that focus on building climate resilience and promoting environmental justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California to supply speech-generating devices and assistive technology support for individuals with speech or language disabilities, enhancing their ability to communicate independently.

This program provides financial support for tree planting and urban forest projects that improve community environments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, local governments, and nonprofits in Stanislaus County to develop shared-use wet labs and job training facilities that enhance workforce development in the circular bioeconomy sector, particularly for underserved communities.