California Private Grants

This grant provides funding to Oakland-based community organizations and individuals to promote literacy for youth ages 0–18 through creative projects outside of school.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in West Marin, California, to strengthen their internal capacity and enhance their impact, particularly for those serving marginalized communities.

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.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select California cities for programs focused on youth education, food and nutrition, homeless services, and affordable housing for seniors and workers.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing essential services to the Del Paso Heights community in Sacramento, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for projects that demonstrate measurable impact and align with the organization's mission.

This grant provides $10,000 to independently owned restaurants and food trucks in Los Angeles County that experienced revenue loss due to the January 2025 wildfires, helping them recover and sustain their operations.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Trinity County, California, for urgent projects that foster collaboration, engage community members, and enhance local leadership and services.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego that are dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls by addressing systemic barriers such as poverty, educational access, and justice system involvement.

This grant provides financial support to small arts organizations in the Bay Area for innovative and community-focused artistic projects that uplift marginalized voices and promote inclusivity.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and service groups in the western slope of El Dorado County to support initiatives that address local community needs.

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

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that seek to improve their physical or digital infrastructure to enhance their ongoing arts programming and community accessibility.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Carlsbad, California, for projects that improve the health and well-being of children and families, addressing issues such as self-sufficiency, childcare, mental health, and food insecurity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local projects in California focused on implementing strategies to combat tobacco use in communities disproportionately affected by the tobacco industry, including African American/Black, Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino, LGBTQ+, and rural populations.

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama Counties that focus on the welfare and care of homeless and owned pets, wildlife conservation, and services for working animals.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Oceanside that focus on enhancing community services, including youth programs, arts, senior services, food security, and health initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento region to enhance performing arts education for underserved youth aged 8-17, helping them access training and mentorship in various art forms.

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Santa Clara County, California, helping them enhance their programming and community engagement while promoting equity and inclusion.