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California Community Development Grants

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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
Humboldt Bay Trail Fund
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in improving and maintaining multipurpose trails around Humboldt Bay, enhancing community engagement and safety for trail users.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
TOT Grant Program for Non-Profits
Contact for amount
Sacramento County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Sacramento County to support community programs in areas like economic development, arts, and health services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
High Road to Construction Careers Grant Program
$8,000,000
California Workforce Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support workforce development in California's construction sector, focusing on training underserved populations such as women, veterans, and justice-involved individuals for quality careers in public infrastructure projects.

Workforce 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
$100,000
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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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
Creating Health Access for Next Generation Equity (CHANGE) Program
$220,000
AstraZeneca Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in select U.S. states to improve healthcare access for underserved communities facing health disparities.

Health
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
Small Capacity Building Grant Program
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $6,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their internal operations and enhance service delivery for the communities they serve.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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
Event Grants
$20,000
Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support events that boost tourism and overnight visits in Twentynine Palms, California, particularly during the off-peak season, and is open to nonprofits, independent event producers, and for-profit businesses with event planning experience.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sonoma County Community Development Commission Notice of Funding Availability
Contact for amount
Sonoma County Community Development Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist lower-income households in Sonoma County through affordable housing initiatives, homelessness prevention, and related services.

Housing
Nonprofits