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California Community Development Grants

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Impact100 Greater Sacramento Grant Program
$100,000
Impact100 Greater Sacramento
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Sacramento area for transformative projects that address critical community needs in health, arts, education, environment, and family.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Challenge Grant
$150,000
City and County of San Francisco
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This program provides funding for community-led projects in San Francisco that enhance public spaces and foster neighborhood engagement through beautification and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Henry L. Guenther Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Henry L. Guenther Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California that focus on improving social welfare and alleviating human suffering for residents, particularly in Southern California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation
$9,200,000
California Natural Resources Agency
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California Native American tribes for projects that promote environmental stewardship and climate resilience through nature-based solutions.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Education
Independent school districts
City of Goleta Child Care Grant Program
$15,000
City of Goleta
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This program provides financial support to licensed nonprofit child care providers in Goleta to enhance services for families with children ages 0–5.

Education
Nonprofits
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$40,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
O2 Sabbatical Award
$65,000
O2 Initiatives
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources for nonprofit executive directors in the San Francisco Bay Area to take a restorative sabbatical, fostering sustainable leadership and organizational resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Organizations in California
$1,000,000
Samueli Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, for capital projects that improve or acquire facilities essential for delivering their services effectively.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Funding Grant Program
$20,000
City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Cupertino for projects and events that enhance community well-being, focusing on social services and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CFSLOCO Community Grant Program
$40,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County, California, to enhance their initiatives in arts, environment, health, and services for seniors and people with disabilities, promoting community wellbeing and equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in restoring ecosystems and improving resilience in areas of the Angeles National Forest affected by past wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Household Hazardous Waste Grant, HD45 (Small Projects)
$100,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and eligible agencies in California for small-scale projects focused on the safe management and reduction of household hazardous waste.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to small cities and counties in California to improve housing, community facilities, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Los Angeles Legacy Business Recovery Grant Program
$20,000
City of Los Angeles
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides financial support to longstanding small businesses in Los Angeles that are recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing those in low- and moderate-income communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
West Sacramento Foundation Grant
$2,000
West Sacramento Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding program provides small grants to local nonprofit organizations that serve residents of West Sacramento, supporting community-driven projects that enhance quality of life, promote equity, and foster civic pride.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC)
$20,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to volunteer fire departments in rural California communities with populations under 10,000 for training, equipment, and organizational improvements to enhance fire prevention and response efforts.

Safety
Nonprofits
Employment Pathways Technical Assistance (EPTA) grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$1,500,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will offer technical assistance and evaluation services to programs helping young adults, veterans, justice-involved individuals, and English Language Learners in California's workforce development system.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City of Coronado Mini-Grant
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community events, services, and activities that promote local cohesion and engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits