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California Workforce Development Grants

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California Community Reinvestment Grants Program
$3,000,000
California Governor's Office of BU.S.iness and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local health departments and community-based nonprofits in California to support services that address the negative impacts of past drug policies on disproportionately affected communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to support California's forest-sector businesses and workforce development projects that enhance forest management practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen local economies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Reinvestment Grants Program
$3,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to California local health departments and community-based nonprofits to deliver essential services that improve economic mobility, health, and reentry outcomes for communities disproportionately affected by past drug enforcement policies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Siembra Latinos Fund
$5,000
Siembra Latinos Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Monterey County that aim to improve economic mobility for Latino communities through leadership development, work experience, and educational initiatives.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
AHEAD Economic Development Grant
Contact for amount
FHLBank San Francisco
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in Arizona, California, and Nevada to create jobs, provide job training, and assist low-income entrepreneurs and at-risk communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that promote sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to outdoor spaces in the Sierra-Cascade Region.

Recreation
State governments
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$375,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and innovation in wood products, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses in California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant for Program Year 2024-25
$2,700,000
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in California to enhance employment services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, ensuring they have access to job counseling, placement, and necessary support services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Care First Community Investment Care Grant Strategy 2 (Economic Opportunity & Sustainability)
$1,087,000
Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Los Angeles County that deliver services aimed at expanding economic opportunities and sustainability for historically underserved populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Planning Grant
$3,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations and partnerships focused on advancing regional planning and strategies for affordable, sustainable factory-built housing to benefit underserved communities.

Housing
City or township governments
California Jobs First Catalyst Funding
$750,000
California Jobs First
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects in Orange County that advance pre-development activities aimed at creating good-paying jobs and promoting economic equity in the transition to a clean energy economy.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program
$25,000,000
California Employment Development Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help young adults aged 18-28 facing economic challenges access quality jobs and career advancement through innovative workforce development programs and essential support services.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
North Valley THRIVE Catalyst Fund
$2,000,000
North Valley THRIVE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to public and private organizations, government entities, and Tribal groups in the North San Joaquin Valley for projects that drive economic growth and resilience in the region.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Catalyst Grant
$500,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to various California-based organizations to promote affordable and sustainable factory-built housing solutions by addressing regional barriers and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Housing
Nonprofits
Mental Health Service Expansion and Workforce Development Grant
$50,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego that provide mental health services and workforce development initiatives to improve access and diversity in care for children, youth, and families.

Community Development
Nonprofits
TOT Grant Program for Non-Profits
Contact for amount
Sacramento County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Sacramento County to support community programs in areas like economic development, arts, and health services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transgender People of Color Initiative (Trans POC Initiative)
$100,000
Horizons Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that are led by and serve Transgender People of Color, focusing on strengthening their infrastructure and workforce development.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
City of Goleta Child Care Grant Program
$15,000
City of Goleta
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This program provides financial support to licensed nonprofit child care providers in Goleta to enhance services for families with children ages 0–5.

Education
Nonprofits
High Road to Construction Careers Grant Program
$8,000,000
California Workforce Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support workforce development in California's construction sector, focusing on training underserved populations such as women, veterans, and justice-involved individuals for quality careers in public infrastructure projects.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Home Community Benefit Grant Program
$30,000
El Camino Healthcare District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that address healthcare access, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and economic stability for underserved populations in northern Santa Clara County.

Health
Nonprofits