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California Community Development Grants

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Aging to Thrive: Empowering Aging Through Community
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve the lives of seniors in Humboldt County, California, by funding services such as meal programs, health support, and transportation.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Cultural Grants Program
$80,000
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles for public cultural activities, including artistic productions and community events, ensuring accessible arts and culture for residents and visitors.

Arts
Nonprofits
BENT Film Festival Grant
$1,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+ filmmakers and artists in the greater Sacramento area to create and showcase projects that highlight queer stories and experiences.

Arts
Individuals
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Planning Grant
$3,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations and partnerships focused on advancing regional planning and strategies for affordable, sustainable factory-built housing to benefit underserved communities.

Housing
City or township governments
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals
Innovation Fund
$1,000,000
The Tow Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations developing innovative solutions to improve mental health and well-being services for youth aged birth to 25.

Health
Nonprofits
Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund
$10,000
Contra Costa County Office of Supervisor
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve communities impacted by landfill operations in Contra Costa County, focusing on initiatives that improve environmental, social, and infrastructure conditions in the Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, and Mt. Diablo Unified School District areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southern Monterey County Foundation Grant
$6,000
Southern Monterey County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Southern Monterey County to support programs that address critical community needs in health, wellness, education, and youth development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Jobs First Catalyst Funding
$750,000
California Jobs First
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects in Orange County that advance pre-development activities aimed at creating good-paying jobs and promoting economic equity in the transition to a clean energy economy.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP)
$500,000
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based nonprofit organizations and houses of worship at high risk of violent attacks or hate crimes, enabling them to enhance their security and emergency preparedness.

Safety
Nonprofits
Samueli Foundation Breakaway Fund
$100,000
Samueli Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted capital to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, enabling them to strengthen their internal capacity and improve operational effectiveness through targeted capacity-building projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Façade Grant Program
$15,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to business and property owners in Alameda for improving the exterior of commercial buildings, enhancing the visual appeal and vibrancy of key business areas.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for well-established nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the East Bay Area, focusing on capital projects that lead to long-term community improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Burney Regional Community Fund
$7,500
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, local governments, and community organizations in the greater Burney area to address a wide range of community needs, including education, health, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
North Valley THRIVE Catalyst Fund
$2,000,000
North Valley THRIVE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to public and private organizations, government entities, and Tribal groups in the North San Joaquin Valley for projects that drive economic growth and resilience in the region.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Catalyst Grant
$500,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to various California-based organizations to promote affordable and sustainable factory-built housing solutions by addressing regional barriers and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Housing
Nonprofits
Route to Parks Grants Program
Contact for amount
Parks California
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create accessible outdoor experiences in California State Parks for historically underserved communities facing transportation and access challenges.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Impact Grants
$50,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and select public agencies in Monterey County, California, to implement impactful projects that address critical community needs in areas such as health, youth development, and education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Services Support Grant
$30,000
City of Carpinteria
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services and programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in Carpinteria, focusing on areas such as health, education, and community development.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits