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California Community Development Grants

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Digital Divide Grant Program
$100,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to low-income public schools and nonprofit organizations in California to improve broadband access, technology resources, and digital literacy training for underserved communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Citi Foundation Community Finance Innovation Fund
$500,000
Citi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations focused on improving financial inclusion and health in low-income communities across the U.S. through innovative projects and solutions.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Artistic Legacy Grant
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This program provides funding to San Francisco-based artists with at least 25 years of residency and artistic practice in the city, focusing on those who engage with their communities and promote cultural equity.

Arts
Individuals
ARISE Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Mental Health Services Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Los Angeles County that provide accessible and culturally appropriate behavioral health services to historically marginalized populations, focusing on prevention and early intervention strategies.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Victim Impact Grants
$400,000
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in California to implement restorative justice programs in correctional facilities, focusing on victim awareness, empathy development, and accountability among incarcerated individuals.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Community Clean Energy Grant Program
$150,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Diego to implement clean energy projects that promote sustainability, improve air quality, and enhance workforce development in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Akonadi Foundation’s So Love Can Win Fund
$30,000
Akonadi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Oakland-based organizations focused on racial justice, storytelling, and community collaboration to foster inclusive spaces and collective empowerment.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program
$10,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This program provides funding to California cities and counties for enhancing beverage container recycling efforts and reducing litter through various community initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Promotions Program
Contact for amount
City of Santa Rosa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations hosting events in Santa Rosa that attract tourists and enhance the local economy, with a focus on promoting overnight visitation and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Administrator
Contact for amount
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based public entities and nonprofit organizations to help reduce the cost of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and buses, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
The Watershed Stewardship and Education Grant
$2,500
Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (Stormwater Quality Program)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support for community-driven projects in Sacramento County that promote environmental education, protect waterways, and reduce stormwater pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hashtag Hayward Grant Program
$10,000
City of Hayward
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Hayward to improve their marketing, social media presence, and physical storefronts, fostering customer engagement and boosting sales.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Nonprofit Community Enrichment Grant Program
$20,000
City of St. Helena
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for local nonprofit organizations in St. Helena to support innovative community projects that promote self-sufficiency, arts, culture, education, and family health and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tahoe for All
$150,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Recreation
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
The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER)
$130,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to local water systems, particularly those serving disadvantaged communities, to ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water and to address urgent water quality issues.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Housing and Human Services Grant Program
$247,000
City of Livermore
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding program supports local organizations in Livermore that provide essential services and affordable housing to low- and moderate-income residents, fostering community development and equitable resource access.

Housing
Nonprofits
Goleta City Grant Program
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve Goleta residents, focusing on community enhancement and assistance for low-income individuals, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
OLC Reading Everywhere Action Grant
$250
Oakland Literacy Coalition (OLC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to Oakland-based community organizations and individuals to promote literacy for youth ages 0–18 through creative projects outside of school.

Youth
Nonprofits