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California Community Development Grants

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

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and governmental entities in California to implement projects that improve water quality and protect watershed ecosystems, particularly benefiting vulnerable communities through environmental justice initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4
$8,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create or improve parks and recreational spaces in underserved communities, enhancing access to green spaces and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Business Promotion Program
$5,000
Town of Danville
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized businesses in Danville, California, to support collaborative public events that boost local economic activity and consumer engagement.

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
Arts Impact Grants for Organizations
$4,000
Sonoma County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

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
Storefront Beautification Grants
$15,000
City of Santa Cruz
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
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
$700,000
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

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
RENOVATE Facade Improvement Program
Contact for amount
Los Angeles County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This program provides financial support for facade improvements to small businesses in historically underserved commercial areas of Los Angeles County, enhancing their appearance, safety, and accessibility.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Community Support Grant Program
$1,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for public events or educational opportunities that benefit the residents of Mendocino County, promoting community engagement and addressing local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Explore the Coast Overnight
$5,000,000
California Coastal Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to improve and create affordable coastal accommodations for Californians, especially those from low and middle-income households and underserved communities, to enhance their access to the coast.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant – Phase II
$20,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.

Housing
City or township governments
Small Opportunity Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that are addressing community challenges and promoting equity through initiatives that create healthier and safer environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SAMCAR Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
San Mateo County Association of REALTORS Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County that focus on housing-related initiatives to improve the quality of life for local residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
Small Business Incentive Program
$5,000
City of Santa Ana
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance and support to new small businesses in Santa Ana, helping them thrive during their first three years of operation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
Small Business Grant Program
$10,000
City of El Monte
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides one-time grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in El Monte to help them maintain operations, retain staff, and serve local low- and moderate-income communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Mickey Flacks Social Housing Fund
$5,000
The Fund for Santa Barbara
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This fund provides financial support to organizations in Santa Barbara County that promote affordable housing solutions, tenant rights, and innovative housing strategies for those in need.

Housing
Nonprofits
Community Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Zellerbach Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides funding to Bay Area artists and nonprofit organizations for community-based arts projects that promote equity, accessibility, and engagement in local cultures.

Arts
Nonprofits