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California Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Dr. Seuss Foundation Bright Futures Grant
$60,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to enhance early childhood literacy and learning programs for children aged 0 to 8, particularly those from underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
$700,000
California Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Cultural Art and Arts Programming
$15,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profit organizations and public entities for free cultural and artistic events in Alameda, including performances, festivals, and educational programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
APIs RISE Fund
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Governance & Democracy Initiative
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Improve the Quality of Life of LGBTQ+ Community in California
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that aim to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families through initiatives in arts, health, civil rights, and community building.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Open Educational Resources Spark Grant
$25,000
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides quick financial support to organizations in California that are developing innovative educational resources to improve access and equity in education.

Education
Nonprofits
Digital Equity Spark Grants
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in California that promote digital equity by addressing broadband access, health disparities related to technology, and advocating for internet access as a civil right.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
California Community Reinvestment Grants Program
$3,000,000
California Governor's Office of BU.S.iness and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local health departments and community-based nonprofits in California to support services that address the negative impacts of past drug policies on disproportionately affected communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
CalMoneySmart Grant Program
$200,000
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California that offer financial education and support to individuals and families without access to traditional banking services.

Consumer Protection
Nonprofits
Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity Fund
$15,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties that are dedicated to improving the lives of Latinos through initiatives in areas like affordable housing, education, and health equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Reinvestment Grants Program
$3,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local health departments and community-based nonprofits in California to support individuals and communities disproportionately affected by past drug policies through services like job placement, mental health treatment, and legal assistance.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$500,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist farmworkers in improving their skills and transitioning to new job opportunities, particularly in underserved communities across California.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Lynne & Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists in California
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to adult performing artists in Humboldt County, California, to help them develop their artistic work in fields such as acting, singing, dancing, and comedy.

Arts
Individuals
Truckee Core Values Fund
$2,500
Truckee Chamber of Commerce
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support for marketing events that promote Truckee's core values, benefiting nonprofit organizations and community-focused initiatives within the town.

Arts
Nonprofits
Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$10,000,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to social enterprises and their partners in California to create job training and employment programs for vulnerable populations, helping them gain skills and achieve economic stability.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Farmworker Advancement Program (FAP) Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$1,000,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that support adult farmworkers in California by offering technical assistance and evaluation services to improve their employment and education outcomes.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
California Health Equity Fellowship
$10,000
Center for Health Journalism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This fellowship provides funding and mentorship for California journalists to report on underrepresented health and equity issues affecting their communities.

Health
Individuals