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California Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

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Read Conmigo School Impact Grants
$10,000
The Kemper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Title I elementary schools in California, Florida, and Texas to strengthen their Spanish-English dual-language programs and enhance bilingual education for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 3 (SEED 3)
$5,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help immigrants and individuals with limited English proficiency start businesses and create worker cooperatives, promoting economic development in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis For Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern California that are historically underserved, helping them access resources and grow their community impact.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance public access to California's natural areas, prioritizing initiatives for boating, hunting, fishing, and wildlife-oriented recreation, aimed at benefiting all residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Event Sponsorship Grants
Contact for amount
City of Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elk Grove for hosting community events that promote cultural, social, or economic vitality and are accessible to all residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Know Your Neighbors Grant
$1,200
City of Palo Alto
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding initiative provides financial support to Palo Alto residents for neighborhood events that promote community engagement and strengthen local connections.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

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
Develop Quick Grants
$1,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Cruz County for professional development activities that enhance artistic skills or improve organizational capacity.

Arts
Individuals
APIs RISE Fund
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area for community-focused creative projects that promote artistic excellence and engagement, particularly among underrepresented communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
MALT Small Grants Program – Round 5
$50,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports agriculturalists in Marin County, California, by providing financial assistance for projects that enhance agricultural resilience, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices on working lands.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
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
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
Beach and Coast Accessibility Program
$30,000
Orange County Coastkeeper
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to tribes, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve access to California's beaches and coastal areas for individuals with mobility challenges, particularly benefiting Indigenous and historically excluded communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Arts Council of Placer County Grant
$2,500
The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC)
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of arts-related projects and programs in Placer County, California, aimed at enhancing community engagement, cultural development, and social equity through the arts.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses