California Community Development Grants

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California Native American tribes for projects that promote environmental stewardship and climate resilience through nature-based solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations for building and enhancing community resilience centers that serve as emergency response hubs and ongoing community resources, particularly in underserved areas.

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.

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

This grant provides funding to low-income public schools and nonprofit community organizations in California to improve broadband access, digital devices, and digital literacy resources for underserved students and communities.

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.

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

This funding is available to nonprofits and community organizations in Thousand Oaks to support projects that assist low-income individuals and households through housing improvements and essential services.

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects that improve housing, infrastructure, economic opportunities, and public services for low- and very low-income residents in Contra Costa County.

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation offers grants to support arts and culture projects including arts festivals, cultural heritage, museums, music, theater/drama, and visual arts. These grants aim to enrich communities within the Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power service territories, which include Utah, Wyoming, Southeastern Idaho, Oregon, Central/Southeastern Washington, and Northern California. Applicants are encouraged to create an account and submit their proposals through the online grant application portal, focusing on projects that align with the foundation's mission towards education, civic and community betterment, culture and arts, and health, welfare, and social services. Grant renewed every year. Annual deadline: September 15th

The Conservancy may fund activities within or benefitting the Delta and Suisun Marsh as defined in Public Resources Code section 85058 (a map can be found at this link: https://www.deltacouncil.ca.gov/pdf/delta-plan/figure-1-1-delta-boundaries.pdf). The Conservancy may fund an action outside the Delta and Suisun Marsh if the Board makes all the findings described in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009 (CWC, div. 35, §§ 85000 – 85350). The Conservancy will fund planning projects, which include pilot projects. Allowable activities for planning projects include, but are not limited to, project scoping (partnership development, outreach to impacted parties, stakeholder coordination, negotiation of site access or land tenure); planning and design (engineering design, identifying appropriate best management practices); and environmental compliance (permitting, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) activities, Delta Plan consistency). The Conservancy will fund implementation projects, which include acquisition projects. Implementation projects are specific, on-the-ground projects that result in the construction, improvement, or acquisition of a capital asset that will be maintained for a minimum of 15 years. Implementation projects are "shovel-ready" projects. Applicants must submit a concept proposal, as found on the Conservancy’s website, before submitting a full proposal. Partnerships are encouraged but not required. There are no limitations on number of submissions by organizations. Applications are received via email for concept proposals and by uploading files to a designated site for full proposals. Awards are announced at a Board Meeting and applicants are informed with a letter.

The city of Santa Clarita has released the 2024-25 Notice of Funding Availability for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. This grant opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations that serve low- and moderate-income residents. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides the CDBG funding to the city, which is then awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations. Individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply. Interested applicants must attend one of two scheduled Zoom informational meetings to learn more about the application process and receive a funding application. The meetings are scheduled for November 29th from 10-11 a.m. and November 30th from 2-3 p.m. The CDBG funds will be used to serve low- and moderate-income residents as part of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) during the Program Year of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Proposals must address a Con Plan Priority and comply with federal regulations regarding reporting and record-keeping requirements. Only residents of the city of Santa Clarita may be served by any CDBG funding awarded. For more information about the city of Santa Clarita's CDBG program or the funding application process, interested parties can contact Project Technician Donya Plazo by email at dplazo@santa-clarita.com or by phone at 661-255-4368. Additional details can be found on the city's website at SantaClarita.gov/Housing. Source: [Santa Clarita NOFA Flyer](https://santaclarita.gov/community-preservation/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/11/24-25-NOFA-Flyer.pdf)

This program provides funding to community organizations and local governments in Santa Cruz County to support projects that improve environmental health, enhance public access to parks, and promote community resilience.