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California grants for Nonprofits

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The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant
$25,000
The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that focus on improving education, welfare, and community enrichment for children and their families.

Education
Nonprofits
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Catalyst Grant
$500,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

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
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program
$6,087,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance climate resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and improve water management in California's communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program
$400,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This program provides funding for conservation projects that protect and recover federally listed endangered and threatened species in California, focusing on habitat restoration, monitoring, and public education efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Ford Family Foundation Good Neighbor Grants
$25,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community projects and emergency needs in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, aimed at enhancing local initiatives and ensuring their sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation
$3,000,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This grant provides funding for research and monitoring projects aimed at understanding and managing the impacts of ocean acidification, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms on California's marine ecosystems and public health.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Sonoma City Council Discretionary Funding Program
$3,000
City of Sonoma
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance community well-being and quality of life in Sonoma Valley.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction
$10,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to community water systems in California for constructing and improving water infrastructure to ensure safe and clean drinking water for residents, particularly those in need.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beach and Coast Accessibility Program
$30,000
Orange County Coastkeeper
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to tribes, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve access to California's beaches and coastal areas for individuals with mobility challenges, particularly benefiting Indigenous and historically excluded communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Let Good Take Flight
Contact for amount
American Airlines
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides support to local nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of children, families, and military service members in specific counties where American Airlines operates.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CFSLOCO Community Grant Program
$100,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County, California, to enhance their initiatives in arts, environment, health, and services for seniors and people with disabilities, promoting community wellbeing and equity.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Margaret Clark Art Grants
$2,000
Redlands Art Association
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to support and enrich K–12 public school art programs, scholarships for high school art students, and community art education initiatives in the Redlands area.

Arts
Nonprofits
Bethlehem Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Bethlehem Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Northern California that offer programs to improve the health, independence, and social engagement of senior adults.

Health
Nonprofits
Small Capacity Building Grant Program
$6,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $6,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County to strengthen their internal operations and enhance service delivery for the communities they serve.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Clean-up Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Sacramento
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to neighborhood and nonprofit groups in Sacramento for organizing community clean-up events that promote environmental responsibility and neighborhood pride.

Environment
Nonprofits
Mendocino County Fish and Game Commission Propagation Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Mendocino County Fish and Game Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support for projects that protect and conserve fish and wildlife in Mendocino County, including habitat improvement, scientific research, and public education initiatives.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Event Grants
$20,000
Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support events that boost tourism and overnight visits in Twentynine Palms, California, particularly during the off-peak season, and is open to nonprofits, independent event producers, and for-profit businesses with event planning experience.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Robert H. Janssen Youth & Youth Sports Fund
$10,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo and nearby areas that provide youth enrichment and sports programs focused on active participation, ensuring accessibility for all community members.

Education
Nonprofits
Sonoma County Community Development Commission Notice of Funding Availability
Contact for amount
Sonoma County Community Development Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist lower-income households in Sonoma County through affordable housing initiatives, homelessness prevention, and related services.

Housing
Nonprofits