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Ride to the Wild Fund
$600
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for K-12 teachers in Humboldt County, California, to cover transportation costs for nature-based field trips that promote environmental education and awareness among students.

Education
Independent school districts
Wonderful Community Grants
$100,000
The Wonderful Company
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in California's Central Valley to enhance health, education, and social equity initiatives in communities like Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for well-established nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the East Bay Area, focusing on capital projects that lead to long-term community improvements in education, health, and recreational facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant
$25,000
The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that focus on improving education, welfare, and community enrichment for children and their families.

Education
Nonprofits
After School Education and Safety grant program
$203,500
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies in California to create or sustain after-school programs that enhance academic learning and ensure a safe environment for students in kindergarten through ninth grade.

Education
County governments
Song Brown Primary Care Residency (PCR)
$2,000,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports accredited residency programs in primary care fields to train new doctors in underserved areas, enhancing access to healthcare for communities in need.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$10,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
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
Fee Assistance Program
$300
City of Pleasanton Recreation Department
Local
Rolling

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
Individuals
Bethlehem Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Bethlehem Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

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
Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund
Contact for amount
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

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
2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4
$100,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to low-income public schools and nonprofit community organizations in California to improve broadband access, digital devices, and digital literacy resources for underserved students and communities.

Education
Independent school districts
Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)
Contact for amount
California State Treasurer's Office
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to charter schools that serve a high percentage of low-income students to help cover their ongoing facility costs.

Education
Independent school districts
Ford Family Foundation Large funding Grant
$250,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to implement impactful programs or capital projects that benefit rural children and families in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Leadership Fund
$1,500
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports K–12 youth-led projects that promote environmental stewardship, community involvement, and leadership development, particularly for historically underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
2025 Cannabis Academic Research Grants
$2,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers at California public universities to study the impacts of cannabis legalization and inform public policy through academic research.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arts and Culture Grants
$10,000
Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation offers grants to support arts and culture projects including arts festivals, cultural heritage, museums, music, theater/drama, and visual arts. These grants aim to enrich communities within the Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power service territories, which include Utah, Wyoming, Southeastern Idaho, Oregon, Central/Southeastern Washington, and Northern California. Applicants are encouraged to create an account and submit their proposals through the online grant application portal, focusing on projects that align with the foundation's mission towards education, civic and community betterment, culture and arts, and health, welfare, and social services. Grant renewed every year. Annual deadline: September 15th

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts in the Schools Endowment Fund
$6,500
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2024

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County's Arts in the Schools Endowment Fund aims to provide consistent, stable funding for arts education in K-12 schools within Mendocino County, California, in perpetuity. This initiative directly aligns with the Foundation's mission to support and enhance community resources, specifically by fostering arts education as a vital component of K-12 schooling. The endowment model ensures a lasting impact, reflecting a long-term commitment to the cultural and educational enrichment of the region. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are K-12 students in Mendocino County schools, who will benefit from enhanced arts education opportunities. The program also targets professional artists by supporting their placement and work in classrooms. The impact goal is to provide high-quality arts education, ensuring that students have access to trained and professional artists. This approach seeks to cultivate artistic skills, creativity, and cultural appreciation among young learners. The program prioritizes selecting and placing artists in classrooms, as well as providing these artists with the necessary training and resources to deliver high-quality arts education. A key focus is on school-based arts programs, with individual artists required to apply through an organization, which could include educational institutions. This ensures a structured and institutional approach to implementing arts programs within the school system. Expected outcomes include a sustained increase in the availability and quality of arts education programs across Mendocino County schools. Measurable results could involve the number of schools participating, the number of students reached, and the number of professional artists engaged through the program. Ultimately, the Foundation's strategic priority is to establish a robust and enduring framework for arts education, thereby contributing to the holistic development of students and the cultural vitality of the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant
$62,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in California to enhance boating safety education and training programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Health Projects
$4,000,000
Port of Long Beach
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $4 million over three years to support health programs that reduce the impacts of port-related air pollution on vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with respiratory or chronic illnesses in California.

Health
Nonprofits