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California Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

Explore 335 grant opportunities

Elevate Youth California: Cohort 8 Standard Track
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in California for youth-led initiatives that prevent substance use disorders among youth of color and 2S/LGBTQIA+ individuals aged 12 to 26 in communities affected by the war on drugs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Health and Wellness Grants
$10,000
Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Imperial County that are dedicated to improving health and wellness for underserved communities, including children, low-income families, and veterans.

Health
Nonprofits
Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis For Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to small business owners in low-to-moderate income areas of Southern California to foster economic development and 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 is designed to support organizations working on habitat restoration and public access projects in California, particularly those that enhance ecosystem connectivity and benefit underserved communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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
Arts Impact Grants for Organizations
$4,000
Sonoma County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Sonoma County, California, to help sustain their operations and enhance community engagement through creative programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
$700,000
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

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
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
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides funding to Bay Area artists and nonprofit organizations for community-based arts projects that promote equity, accessibility, and engagement in local cultures.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
American Doctoral Fellowship
$25,000
American Association of University Women
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This fellowship provides financial support to women pursuing their first doctoral degree in various fields, with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.

Education
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, California, to support local initiatives that improve quality of life and address neighborhood challenges.

Community Development
Individuals
Cultural Event Grant Program
$5,000
City of Cotati
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support for local organizations and individuals to host multicultural and community events in Cotati that promote diversity, equity, and health.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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
Tenant Improvement Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Novato Economic Development Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to business and commercial property owners in Novato for exterior improvements that enhance their properties and support local economic development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Grant Program
$11,000,000
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation and public access projects in the Coachella Valley, prioritizing initiatives that benefit disadvantaged communities and protect natural resources.

Natural Resources
City or township governments