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California Food and Nutrition Grants

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ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Aron Judge ALL RISE Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2024

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is accepting applications for its Mini-Grant Program, offering $2,500 grants to organizations in Bronx County, NY, Fresno County, CA, and San Joaquin County, CA, that support youth leadership, citizenship, health, school activities, and community involvement.

Recreation
County governments
CNIP Expansion Program
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to Certified Farmers’ Markets and nonprofit organizations to promote the purchase of fresh California produce by low-income families participating in nutrition assistance programs.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 4
$10,000
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible small businesses in California to help them enter or expand into international markets through subsidized events and reimbursement for export-related expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Thriving Communities Environmental Protection Agency Grant
$150,000
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working to improve environmental justice and community resilience in underserved areas of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Hawaii by addressing issues like air quality, water contamination, and public health disparities.

Environment
Nonprofits
COVID-19 Relief Fund to address Immediate and Longer-term Needs of Vulnerable Residents
$30,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

COVID-19 Relief Fund in California is offering ongoing operating grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies supporting vulnerable populations affected by the pandemic. Grant requests will be considered for basic needs assistance, program support, mental health impact programming, and proactive COVID-19 recovery efforts. Grants are expected to range from $5,000 to $30,000 and will be reviewed continuously.

Health
Nonprofits
NorCalPCA Grants Program
Contact for amount
Northern California Peace Corps Association (NorCalPCA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support for grassroots community development projects worldwide, prioritizing initiatives led by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and current volunteers with ties to Northern California.

International Development
Individuals
School Breakfast Program and Summer Meals Start-Up and Expansion Grants
$150,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools in California to establish or expand school breakfast and summer meal programs, particularly in areas with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Literacy for Life Grant Program
$750
Oreggia Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to California K–12 teachers for projects that integrate agricultural education into their classrooms, enhancing students' understanding of agriculture's role in society and sustainability.

Education
Independent school districts
County of San Mateo Arts and Culture Grants Program
Contact for amount
County of San Mateo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides general support for nonprofit arts and culture organizations in San Mateo County, allowing them to enhance their operational sustainability and community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Rosendin Foundation Annual Grants
$100,000
The Rosendin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on emotional, occupational, and nutritional health, primarily in specific states and areas near Rosendin or Modular Power Solutions offices.

Health
Nonprofits
F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration (Window 2)
$750,000
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding to businesses in California for adopting and installing environmentally friendly refrigeration technologies that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Small businesses
F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration
$38,500,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides financial incentives for California businesses to replace outdated refrigeration systems using harmful high-GWP refrigerants with more environmentally friendly ultra-low-GWP alternatives.

Energy
Small businesses
Impact Projects Grant Program
$25,000
California Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to California-based nonprofit organizations and local governments for collaborative art projects that address social issues in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Restore Grant Program
$25,000
Zero Foodprint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

Agriculture
Individuals
Calaveras Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant
$10,000
Calaveras Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to implement projects that address food scarcity, mental health, and substance abuse prevention in Calaveras County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Grant
Contact for amount
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and school-based health programs that serve residents of Pajaro Valley, focusing on promoting health equity and wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to support the development of community food hubs in California, promoting local, sustainable food sourcing for schools and institutions while fostering equitable food systems and supporting indigenous communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Social Services Grants
$10,000
City of Thousand Oaks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Thousand Oaks to deliver essential social services that support low-income residents, focusing on needs like food security, housing stability, and medical care.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Farm Grant Program
$10,000
Good Farm Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized farms and ranches in Mendocino and Lake Counties, California, to enhance their productivity and promote food security within the local community.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Grants Program
$10,000
Menlo Rotary Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Menlo Park area that are addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and educational gaps for adults and youth in need.

Education
Nonprofits