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California Social Advocacy Grants

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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 opportunity supports 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
FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program
$25,000
The San Francisco Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides funding to faith-based organizations in the Bay Area that focus on promoting social justice through civic engagement, advocacy, and community organizing for underserved populations.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Universal Coverage and Access to Care Grant
$1,500,000
The California Wellness Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in California that advocate for universal health care access, particularly for underserved communities, including people of color and immigrants.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Westlake Village Community Service Grants
$125,000
City of Westlake Village
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Westlake Village that deliver social services, educational programs, or cultural initiatives to benefit the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Native Cultures Fund
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve and share California Indian culture, art, and traditional practices, prioritizing initiatives that promote knowledge transmission across generations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grant Program
$3,333
City of Mountain View
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial support to resident-led neighborhood groups in Mountain View to promote community engagement through events and beautification projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Child Care Justice Network Grant Program
$200,000
Heising-Simons Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 26, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in California working to improve child care access, equity, and workforce conditions through systemic reform and community engagement initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Victim Impact Grants
$400,000
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in California to implement restorative justice programs in correctional facilities, focusing on victim awareness, empathy development, and accountability among incarcerated individuals.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Akonadi Foundation’s So Love Can Win Fund
$30,000
Akonadi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Oakland-based organizations focused on promoting racial justice through storytelling, collaboration, and community healing initiatives.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Jewish Women’s Foundation Grants
$75,000
Jewish Women’s Foundation of San Diego
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that support programs improving the lives of Jewish women and girls, with a focus on addressing their unique cultural and gender-related challenges.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Housing & Human Services Grant
Contact for amount
The City of Pleasanton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and community organizations in Pleasanton to address critical housing and human service needs, focusing on affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and essential services for low-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
CalVCB Trauma Recovery Center Grant
$2,000,000
California Victim Compensation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to Trauma Recovery Centers in California to deliver essential, trauma-informed services to diverse crime victims, including those who are homeless, mentally ill, or involved in the juvenile justice system.

Health
Nonprofits
The Kinship Fund Partner Grants
Contact for amount
The Kinship Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that focus on empowering women and girls by addressing systemic barriers to opportunities and promoting holistic well-being.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
TAHOE Women’s Community Fund
$10,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community well-being in the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, California, and Nevada.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant – Cohort 5
$5,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, tribal governments, and community-based organizations in California to implement effective programs aimed at reducing gun violence in communities disproportionately affected by such violence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Keiro Grant Program
$20,000
Keiro
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that support older adults and caregivers in the Japanese American and Japanese-speaking communities of Southern California, focusing on enhancing their quality of life and access to culturally appropriate services.

Health
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Beautification Grant Program
$5,000
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides funding to homeowners associations, multifamily complexes, and neighborhood groups in Rancho Palos Verdes for projects that beautify and enhance the visual appeal of their neighborhoods.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
APIs RISE Fund
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Sacramento and Yolo counties that empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through leadership development, media literacy, and mental health resources.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits