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Headwaters Grant Fund
Contact for amount
County of Humboldt
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in Humboldt County that promote economic growth, job creation, and environmental sustainability across targeted industries.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Los Angeles County Second District Business Interruption Fund
$10,000
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Los Angeles County's Second District that have faced significant disruptions to their operations due to external events over the past year.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services SFP – PY 25-26
$2,700,000
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to deliver specialized employment services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
WMF Community Enrichment Grant
$4,000
West Marin Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and community groups in West Marin, California, to support projects that enhance social connections and cultural diversity, particularly for marginalized communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Knight Emerging City Champions Fellowship Program
$5,500
8 80 Cities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This program provides funding and support to young civic innovators in select U.S. cities to develop creative projects that improve public spaces and engage their communities.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Equity & Innovation Grants
$100,000
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative health initiatives that promote equity and improve healthcare delivery for underserved communities in San Francisco.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
LIGHT Awards Program
$30,000
Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides funding for collaborative projects led by teachers in California to rejuvenate the teaching profession, enhance teacher leadership, and create a positive impact in under-resourced schools.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant
$1,000,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Youth Workforce Grant Opportunity
$450,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to create workforce development programs that help young adults aged 18 to 26, especially those facing significant challenges, gain access to stable employment through internships, apprenticeships, and job training in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Sidewalk Vendor Formalization Grant
$10,000
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to self-employed sidewalk vendors in unincorporated Los Angeles County to help them comply with new regulations and recover from pandemic-related losses.

Community Development
Individuals
Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$100,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create and broadcast Spanish-language radio programs that inform migrant and seasonal farmworkers in California about essential workforce services and benefits.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Festival, Parade and Celebration Grant
$5,000
City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San José for community-based festivals, parades, and celebrations that promote cultural vitality and economic growth.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program
$25,000
The San Francisco Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to faith-based organizations in select Bay Area counties to support programs that promote racial and economic equity, civic engagement, and community services for low-income residents and communities of color.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Graton Fellowship for Artists in California
$25,000
Sundance Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This fellowship provides $25,000 and mentorship to Indigenous artists from California tribes to support their film projects and storytelling.

Workforce Development
County governments
Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program
$750,000
California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public prosecutors in California to strengthen their efforts in enforcing labor laws and addressing wage theft, ensuring fair treatment for workers.

Employment Labor and Training
Unrestricted
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund
$2,700,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging equipment, helping to meet the growing demand for skilled labor in the state's EV infrastructure.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Perris
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and projects that assist low-to-moderate income residents in Perris, focusing on services like job training, health care, and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Citi Foundation Community Finance Innovation Fund
$500,000
Citi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations focused on improving financial inclusion and health in low-income communities across the U.S. through innovative projects and solutions.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Los Angeles County ARISE Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Mental Health Services Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Los Angeles County that provide accessible and culturally appropriate behavioral health services to historically marginalized populations, focusing on prevention and early intervention strategies.

Health
Nonprofits