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California Community Development Grants

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Field of Interest Funds Grant
$10,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties that assist specific populations, such as women and children in need, children with special needs, and wheelchair users, to enhance community well-being and self-sufficiency.

Health
Nonprofits
William & Lottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarship Grant
$50,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to licensed nonprofit child care programs in Santa Barbara County to help reduce tuition costs for families with young children, particularly those facing economic challenges.

Education
Nonprofits
California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Citizens’ Benefit Fund Grant
$279,940
City of Roseville Grants Advisory Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the Roseville community, focusing on programs that address local needs and benefit a wide range of residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Business Promotion Program
$5,000
Town of Danville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to Danville-based brick-and-mortar businesses and local organizations for collaborative events that promote shopping locally, with additional funding available for digital marketing initiatives.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pitch Elk Grove Startup Pitch Competition in California
$10,000
Pitch Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This competition provides financial rewards and mentorship opportunities to innovative tech startups in the Sacramento region, encouraging local entrepreneurial growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Public Service Agency Grant Program
$40,000
City of Fountain Valley Housing and Community Development Division
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to agencies that deliver essential services to low-income residents of Fountain Valley, including housing assistance, health services, and job training.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Impact Grants
$4,000
County of Sonoma (California Arts Council)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Sonoma County, California, to help sustain their operations and enhance community engagement through creative programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts in California Parks Grant Program
Contact for amount
Parks California
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 1, 2026

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community groups to create art and cultural programs that connect communities to local parks and natural spaces in California.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
$700,000
California Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and organizations in California for transportation planning projects that promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance community resilience, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Cultural Art and Arts Programming
$15,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profit organizations and public entities for free cultural and artistic events in Alameda, including performances, festivals, and educational programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Love Your Block Mini-Grants
$2,500
City of Long Beach Technology and Innovation Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This initiative provides funding to residents of West Long Beach for community-led projects that improve air quality, enhance safety, and promote civic engagement in their neighborhoods.

Environment
Individuals
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
APIs RISE Fund
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Sacramento and Yolo counties that empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through leadership development, media literacy, and mental health resources.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Governance & Democracy Initiative
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Development Block Grant Program
$75,000
City of El Centro Community Services Department Economic Development Division
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in El Centro to deliver essential public services aimed at assisting low- to moderate-income individuals and addressing community needs such as homelessness prevention, youth programs, and health services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Poway Community Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
Poway Community Foundation (PCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to implement projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Poway, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Community Reinvestment Grants Program
$3,000,000
California Governor's Office of BU.S.iness and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local health departments and community-based nonprofits in California to support services that address the negative impacts of past drug policies on disproportionately affected communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
CalMoneySmart Grant Program
$200,000
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California that offer financial education and support to individuals and families without access to traditional banking services.

Consumer Protection
Nonprofits
Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity Fund
$15,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties that are dedicated to improving the lives of Latinos through initiatives in areas like affordable housing, education, and health equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits