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California Private Grants

Explore 471 grant opportunities

Safe & Stable Housing Fund-Youth Grant
$40,000
Coastal Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in North County San Diego to help youth aged 13 to 26 at risk of homelessness maintain stable housing and avoid eviction.

Housing
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
Redwood Research Grant
$50,000
Save the Redwoods League
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects focused on the biology and ecology of coast redwood and giant sequoia forests, particularly those led by nonprofit organizations and Indigenous communities, to support conservation and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
CCI Creative Economy Fund Grant
$8,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small creative businesses and sole proprietorships in San José to enhance their cultural and economic contributions through various projects and initiatives.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Victor Thomas Jacoby Awards
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to visual artists and craftspeople in Humboldt County, California, to help them explore new artistic techniques and develop their creative practices.

Arts
Individuals
Professional Artist Fellowship
Contact for amount
Arts Council for Long Beach
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to artists living or working in Long Beach who have demonstrated significant artistic achievement and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
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
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
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
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
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
CDA Foundation Dental Materials and Supplies Grant Program
$25,000
California Dental Association Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides essential dental materials and supplies to nonprofit organizations in California that deliver dental care to underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation’s Community Grant
$10,000
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support under-resourced individuals, families, and small businesses in communities served by Umpqua Bank, focusing on building healthier, more resilient, and inclusive environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
IECF Youth Grantmakers Grant
$5,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Idyllwild area for projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, welfare, environmental protection, and community safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Port of Oakland Community Investment Program in California
$5,000
Port of Oakland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Oakland area that focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and workforce education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Artistic Innovation Program
$9,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists in the Bay Area's performing and media arts who are creating innovative new projects that enhance their artistic growth and collaboration.

Arts
Individuals
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - West Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover.

Community Development
Nonprofits