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Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$40,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2025)
$17,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to implement habitat restoration projects that enhance fish populations, particularly anadromous species, in California's waterways.

Education
Nonprofits
Small Capacity Building Grant Program
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their operational capacity through strategic planning, training, and essential equipment purchases.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children ; Families - ACYF/FYSB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
$7,500
The City of Pleasanton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bethlehem Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Bethlehem Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Northern California that offer programs to improve the health, independence, and social engagement of senior adults.

Health
Nonprofits
2025 CalAgPlate Grant Program
$170,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This program provides funding to support agricultural education, career training, and leadership development initiatives for K-12 students and community organizations in California.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Small Capacity Building Grant Program
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $6,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their internal operations and enhance service delivery for the communities they serve.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
California State Preschool Program-Quality rating and Improvement System Block Grant RFA 25-27
$50,000,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local educational agencies and their partners to improve the quality of preschool programs in California, ensuring equitable and high-quality early education for children from birth to five.

Education
City or township governments
The Robert H. Janssen Youth & Youth Sports Fund
$5,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo and nearby areas that provide youth enrichment and sports programs focused on active participation, ensuring accessibility for all community members.

Education
Nonprofits
Nissan Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Nissan Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote cultural understanding and diversity in communities where Nissan operates, supporting educational programs, cultural events, and heritage projects.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant โ€“ Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (DR-MHP) Round One
Contact for amount
California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to local agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions in California to support hands-on boating safety education programs that enhance public understanding of boating laws and safety practices.

Education
Nonprofits
City of Coronado Mini-Grant
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community events, services, and activities that promote local cohesion and engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund 2026
Contact for amount
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Contra Costa County to enhance fish and wildlife resources through habitat improvement, public education, and scientific research projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Stocker Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Stocker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. communities to enhance literacy and STEAM education for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, focusing on equitable access and systemic barriers to learning.

Education
Nonprofits
2026 CARES Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The CARES Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Sacramento area to support initiatives that prevent HIV, improve care for those living with the virus, and enhance access to testing and services for high-risk populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative Award
$1,000,000
California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between community organizations and academic institutions in California to develop and evaluate culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions for pregnant individuals in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
CFNS McConnell Fund
$50,000
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and community groups in Northern California to undertake capital projects and purchase equipment that enhance community development and well-being.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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