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California Community Development Grants

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John W. Porter Trust Grant
$10,000
John W. Porter Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Long Beach, California, across various sectors such as arts, education, health, and community services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
$500,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to small community water systems and public water systems serving disadvantaged communities to help them improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure safe, clean water access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund
$10,000
Contra Costa County Office of Supervisor
Local

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

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
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Private
Rolling

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 in education, health, and recreational facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grants Program
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This program provides funding to grassroots community groups in Monterey County to support projects that improve local quality of life and address neighborhood challenges.

Community Development
Individuals
Ford Family Foundation Good Neighbor Grants
$25,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to rural nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal nations in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, to support community-driven projects that enhance local resilience and engagement.

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

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

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

Aug 29, 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
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction
$10,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to community water systems in California for constructing and improving water infrastructure to ensure safe and clean drinking water for residents, particularly those in need.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
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
Let Good Take Flight
Contact for amount
American Airlines
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides support to nonprofit organizations that serve children, local communities, and military service members in specific U.S. counties, focusing on in-kind donations and limited monetary contributions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program, Cycle 6 - Bag Drop
$2,500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for recycling centers and organizations to establish or upgrade bag drop systems for beverage container redemption in underserved areas of California.

Environment
Nonprofits
City of Glendale Storefront Art Program
Contact for amount
City of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program invites artists to create temporary public art installations in vacant storefronts throughout Glendale, enhancing the city's cultural landscape and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
Fee Assistance Program
$300
City of Pleasanton Recreation Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide youth programs aimed at improving the quality of life for young residents in Pleasanton through initiatives in arts, culture, and youth services.

Arts
Individuals
Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC)
$20,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This program provides funding to rural fire departments in California to improve their training and equipment for effective fire prevention and response in communities with populations of 10,000 or fewer.

Safety
City or township governments
Neighborhood Clean-up Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Sacramento
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to neighborhood and nonprofit groups in Sacramento for organizing community clean-up events that promote environmental responsibility and neighborhood pride.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arts and Culture Grant Program
$5,000
City of Chico Arts Commission (CAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, and educational programs in Chico to enhance community arts programming and accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants (formerly Local and Collaborative Grants)
$250,000
California State Library (CSL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California libraries in developing innovative programs and services that address local community needs and enhance engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Ford Family Foundation Large funding Grant
$250,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to implement impactful programs or capital projects that benefit rural children and families in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Leadership Fund
$1,500
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports K–12 youth-led projects that promote environmental stewardship, community involvement, and leadership development, particularly for historically underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits