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Competitive Event Grants
$2,000
City of Saratoga
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This program provides financial support for free, volunteer-led community events in Saratoga that promote inclusivity and celebrate local culture and history.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Offshore Wind Monitoring and HVDC Substation Design in California
$12,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and development projects focused on designing high-voltage direct current substations and environmental monitoring systems for floating offshore wind energy in California.

Environment
County governments
Rural Electric Vehicle Charging 2.0
$10,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that install public electric vehicle charging stations in rural and underserved communities across California, prioritizing access for disadvantaged populations and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.

Environment
City or township governments
Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund
$15,000
Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based nonprofit organizations that provide services and programs for individuals who are blind or affected by cerebral palsy or cancer.

Health
Nonprofits
IECF Idyllwild Community Fund Grant
$5,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Idyllwild and surrounding mountain communities in Southern California, focusing on programs that enhance the arts, education, well-being, environmental protection, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
John W. Porter Trust Grant
$10,000
John W. Porter Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Long Beach, California, across various sectors such as arts, education, health, and community services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Community Wellbeing Grant
$25,000
Tri-City Mental Health Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support for community-led projects that promote mental and emotional wellness for youth aged 0 to 25 in Claremont, La Verne, and Pomona, California.

Health
Nonprofits
State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-28 CDSS Removal Defense Grant
$8,400,000
California Department of Social Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in California that offer free legal defense services to immigrants facing removal proceedings.

Health
Nonprofits
Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grants
$400,000
Fresno Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in Fresno for both operational needs and specific projects, prioritizing those that promote community engagement and equity.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Santa Cruz Special Event Grant Program
$2,500
City of Santa Cruz
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial support to community events in Santa Cruz that promote cultural vibrancy, economic activity, and community well-being.

Community Development
City or township governments
Grants available to support Community Engagement in California
Contact for amount
San Diego County Office of Education
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help California school districts strengthen their partnerships with communities to improve educational outcomes for underserved students.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emergency Management Performance Grant Program
$188,021
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally-recognized tribes in California to enhance their emergency management capabilities and improve preparedness for various disasters.

Community Development
County governments
Mini-Grant Opportunity
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community events, services, and activities that promote local cohesion and engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
GFO-24-501 – Paving the Way for California’s Gas Transition
$2,200,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at helping California transition away from natural gas by exploring decommissioning strategies, electrification, and the integration of cleaner energy alternatives.

Energy
Small businesses
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
$2,500,000
NBCUniversal
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 11, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select U.S. markets that focus on youth education, storytelling, and community engagement initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Sacramento Literacy Foundation Summer Reading Grant
Contact for amount
Sacramento Literacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Sacramento County that provide summer reading programs for children and youth, aiming to improve literacy skills and prevent summer learning loss among underserved students.

Education
Nonprofits
Venues & Spaces Grant
$250,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that enhance access to arts and culture by improving venues and spaces, particularly in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Youth Workforce Grant Opportunity
$450,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to create workforce development programs that help young adults aged 18 to 26, especially those facing significant challenges, gain access to stable employment through internships, apprenticeships, and job training in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
City of Palm Desert Outside Agency Funding Program
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding program supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services and improve the quality of life for residents of Palm Desert, particularly focusing on underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
2025/26 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations
$928,334
Board of Forestry
State

Application Deadline

May 21, 2025

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports scientific research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations focused on sustainable land management.

Agriculture
Small businesses

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