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California Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

Explore 335 grant opportunities

Investing in the Artist Grant for Individual Artists
$10,000
City of Santa Ana Arts & Culture Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists living in Santa Ana to create community-focused projects that enhance the local arts and culture scene while promoting economic development.

Arts
Individuals
Berkeley FILM Foundation Student Grant
$5,000
Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging filmmakers in the East Bay area who are enrolled in full-time film studies programs, specifically for documentary projects that address important social issues.

Arts
Individuals
DEI High Impact Grant
$20,000
City of San Luis Obispo
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and public institutions in San Luis Obispo to implement innovative projects that promote equity and inclusion for underserved communities while addressing systemic issues like affordable housing and access to services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
CALIFORNIA REENTRY AND ENRICHMENT (CARE) GRANTS
$15,000,000
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $15 million over three years to non-profit organizations for programs that promote restorative justice and accountability in California correctional facilities, focusing on empathy, resilience, and reducing violence among participants.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Systems Change Fellowship
$10,000
Social Justice Partners Los Angeles
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 to Los Angeles-based nonprofits led by individuals with lived experience of systemic issues, supporting their efforts to drive long-term change through collaborative action and community empowerment.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Fund
$35,000
The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in California that assist disadvantaged boys under 21 with their moral, physical, and intellectual development.

Arts
Nonprofits
Special Project Grant
$30,000
City and County of San Francisco Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California to support youth arts programming and cultural equity initiatives, particularly for Asian and Pacific Islander communities in San Francisco.

Arts
Nonprofits
The California Wellness Foundation Grant Programs
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to organizations in California that work to improve health and wellness for underserved communities, focusing on issues like healthcare access, education, and economic security.

Arts
Nonprofits
American Youth Services Grant Program
$7,500
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofits in Mendocino County to create enriching outdoor experiences for disadvantaged youth and adults, promoting personal growth, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Youth
Nonprofits
Impact Projects Grant Program
$25,000
California Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to California-based nonprofit organizations and local governments for collaborative art projects that address social issues in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
California Wildlands Grassroots Fund
$10,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment (Rose Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to grassroots activists and community organizations in California focused on preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental conservation, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
Individuals
Restore Grant Program
$25,000
Zero Foodprint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

Agriculture
Individuals
The Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice
$50,000
Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding provides $50,000 to individuals in San Diego County who are dedicated to advancing racial equity and social justice through impactful leadership and collaboration.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support vulnerable populations, including adults and youth with disabilities, foster youth, older adults, and veterans, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and personal development.

Education
Nonprofits
IECF Youth Grantmakers Grant
$5,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Idyllwild area for projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, welfare, environmental protection, and community safety.

Youth
Nonprofits
Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant Program
$5,000
Santa Barbara County Arts Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to artists and nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to create projects that increase access to the arts for underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Equity & Innovation Grants
$100,000
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative health initiatives that promote equity and improve healthcare delivery for underserved communities in San Francisco.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Grant
Contact for amount
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and school-based health programs that serve residents of Pajaro Valley, focusing on promoting health equity and wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Education in California
$10,000
City of Santa Clara (Silicon Valley Power)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara that provide education on energy efficiency and building electrification, particularly targeting underserved communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant
$1,000,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses