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California Community Development Grants

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

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to low-income schools and community organizations in California to improve digital access and equity for students through infrastructure, devices, and training.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Service Grants
$100,000
City of Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Elk Grove residents, enabling them to deliver essential public services and community-based arts programs during the fiscal year 2026-2027.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Baptist Foundation of California Grants
Contact for amount
The Baptist Foundation of California
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to California Southern Baptist churches for outreach and evangelism projects, including missions, disaster relief, and hunger relief efforts.

Community Development
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Read Conmigo School Impact Grants
$10,000
The Kemper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Title I elementary schools in California, Florida, and Texas to strengthen their Spanish-English dual-language programs and enhance bilingual education for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Organizational Development Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County to improve their internal operations and effectiveness through various development activities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 3 (SEED 3)
$5,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help immigrants and individuals with limited English proficiency start businesses and create worker cooperatives, promoting economic development in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Small Business Grant Program
$5,000
City of Norco
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 25, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to small businesses and non-profits in Norco, California, that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks for Colonias
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities along the U.S.-Mexico border to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal services, addressing serious health risks in historically underserved areas.

Infrastructure
State governments
The Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis For Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in low-to-moderate income areas of Southern California, helping them grow and create jobs in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
City of Goleta Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to low-income residents, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis For Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern California that are historically underserved, helping them access resources and grow their community impact.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance public access to California's natural areas, prioritizing initiatives for boating, hunting, fishing, and wildlife-oriented recreation, aimed at benefiting all residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Event Sponsorship Grants
Contact for amount
City of Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elk Grove for hosting community events that promote cultural, social, or economic vitality and are accessible to all residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Know Your Neighbors Grant
$1,200
City of Palo Alto
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding initiative provides financial support to Palo Alto residents for neighborhood events that promote community engagement and strengthen local connections.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

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
Sidewalk Vendor Formalization Grant Program
$5,000
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to eligible sidewalk vendors in unincorporated Los Angeles County to help them comply with new regulations and recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
City of Santa Cruz Storefront Beautification Grants
$15,000
City of Santa Cruz Economic Development and Housing Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property and business owners in Santa Cruz for improving the exterior appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the visual appeal of the area and promoting economic vitality.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
$15,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in California to help support equity applicants and licensees in the cannabis industry by reducing barriers to entry and promoting compliance and business development.

Housing
City or township governments
APIs RISE Fund
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

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
Small Community Drinking Water (SCDW) Funding Program
$50,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small disadvantaged communities in California to improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits