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California Social Advocacy Grants

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Social Impact Theatre Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit theater organizations in select Western U.S. states for professional productions that address contemporary social issues and engage diverse audiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Immigrants and Refugees Advocacy โ€“ Statewide Organization
$502,500
California Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission
State

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for a California-based nonprofit organization to lead advocacy efforts that address the behavioral health needs of immigrant and refugee populations statewide, collaborating with local partners and influencing state policy.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Pajaro Community Grants Program
$100,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2024

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community projects in Pajaro, California, aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness, social services, economic development, healthcare access, language services, and community beautification for local residents.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
SVCF Community Action Grants Program 2025
Contact for amount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties to promote equity and community engagement across various focus areas, including arts, health, and environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Smart Justice Spark Grants
$25,000
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in California that empower justice-impacted individuals through education, workforce development, and policy advocacy.

Education
Nonprofits
City of Sacramento Cultural Arts Award
$100,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Sacramento County to enhance their operations and community engagement over a three-year period.

Arts
City or township governments
DEI High Impact Grant
$20,000
City of San Luis Obispo (Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and public institutions in San Luis Obispo to implement innovative projects that promote equity and inclusion for underserved communities while addressing systemic issues like affordable housing and access to services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
City of Agoura Hills Community Outreach Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Agoura Hills
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to community organizations that deliver services or programs benefiting the residents of Agoura Hills, California.

Community Development
City or township governments
Systems Change Fellowship
$10,000
Social Justice Partners Los Angeles
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 to Los Angeles-based nonprofits led by individuals with lived experience of systemic issues, supporting their efforts to drive long-term change through collaborative action and community empowerment.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Create Grant โ€“ FY25 Cycle 2 (June Awards)
$3,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artists and organizations in Santa Cruz County to create public arts and cultural projects that promote equity, accessibility, and social impact from July 2025 to June 2026.

Arts
Nonprofits
California Wildlands Grassroots Fund
$10,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment (Rose Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to grassroots activists and community organizations in California focused on preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental conservation, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
Individuals
The Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice
$50,000
Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding provides $50,000 to individuals in San Diego County who are dedicated to advancing racial equity and social justice through impactful leadership and collaboration.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Community Well-being
$500,000
The California Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to community-based organizations led by people of color to promote systemic change in youth justice, focusing on reducing the incarceration of Black and Latino youth and supporting gender-responsive strategies for young women and girls of color.

Health
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.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Town of Los Gatos Community Grants
$10,000
Town of Los Gatos
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This grant provides one-time funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance community life and directly benefit residents within the Town of Los Gatos.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
California Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small grassroots organizations in California that focus on building climate resilience and promoting environmental justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Equity in the Nonprofit Sector Grant
Contact for amount
The California Wellness Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations led by people of color in advancing racial equity through leadership development, capacity building, and collaborative efforts for systemic change.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
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