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Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding for public and nonprofit organizations to implement conservation projects that improve water management and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Shasta River watershed of California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Improve the Quality of Life of LGBTQ+ Community in California
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that aim to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families through initiatives in arts, health, civil rights, and community building.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Open Educational Resources Spark Grant
$25,000
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides quick financial support to organizations in California that are developing innovative educational resources to improve access and equity in education.

Education
Nonprofits
Benson Fund for Senior Services
$10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services to seniors in Placer County, California.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Measure A Safe Routes to School, Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Program
$4,200,000
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, universities, and local agencies for projects that improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and access near schools in South Coast communities of Santa Barbara County.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Digital Equity Spark Grants
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in California that promote digital equity by addressing broadband access, health disparities related to technology, and advocating for internet access as a civil right.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
$200,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity Fund
$15,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties that are dedicated to improving the lives of Latinos through initiatives in areas like affordable housing, education, and health equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tobacco Retail Environment Studies Program
$3,000,000
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for public and private entities in California to conduct research and monitoring initiatives that evaluate and improve the state's tobacco retail environment, focusing on marketing, availability, and policy impacts related to tobacco products.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community 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 funding to local health departments and community-based nonprofits in California to support individuals and communities disproportionately affected by past drug policies through services like job placement, mental health treatment, and legal assistance.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
S. Mark Taper Foundation Grant
$100,000
S. Mark Taper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern California, particularly those based in Los Angeles County, to enhance their core missions, specific programs, or capital projects.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Hearts & Minds Educational Technology Fund
$5,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving El Dorado County and nearby areas for capacity building and community improvement projects.

Community Development
City or township governments
California Arts Council's State-Local Partners (SLP) Program
$75,000
Butte County Administration
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This program provides a competitive opportunity for local arts organizations in Butte County to become designated partners, enabling them to access state funding and resources for enhancing arts services and promoting cultural equity.

Arts
Nonprofits
GFO-24-605 – Technical Assistance for Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Funding
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that will help under-resourced communities access financial support for developing zero-emission vehicle infrastructure projects, such as charging stations.

Energy
Small businesses
Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation Grant
$50,000
Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that deliver essential community care services, such as mental health support and crisis response, to strengthen local connections and aid individuals in need.

Community Development
Nonprofits
John Krakauer Charitable Trust Fund
$10,000
John Krakauer Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada and San Diego that help single mothers, low-income children, non-English-speaking immigrants, and individuals with chronic diseases achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Health
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program FY 2024-2025 (RP-RFP-2024-01)
$4,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for scientific research projects that improve forest and fire management in California, targeting landowners, resource agencies, and organizations focused on enhancing forest resilience and addressing climate goals.

Environment
Individuals
Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$500,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist farmworkers in improving their skills and transitioning to new job opportunities, particularly in underserved communities across California.

Agriculture
Nonprofits