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California grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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Mr. and Mrs. G. Kirk Swingle Foundation Grant
$30,000
The Mr. and Mrs. G. Kirk Swingle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and the University of California, Davis, for programs that improve health, human services, and education for residents of Davis and Yolo County, California.

Health
Nonprofits
Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Program Initiation Grant Tier 1, Cohort U
$6,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local educational agencies in California to implement comprehensive tobacco-use prevention programs and policies for students in grades six through twelve.

Education
City or township governments
City of Goleta Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to low-income residents, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
$100,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to California-based agricultural producers, processors, and nonprofits for infrastructure improvements in food processing and distribution, enhancing the resilience of the state's food supply chain.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
HRTP Healthcare Grant Program
$1,000,000
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in California for healthcare projects that improve job quality and access for underserved populations while addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.

Health
City or township governments
California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
$700,000
California Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and organizations in California for transportation planning projects that promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance community resilience, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Cultural Art and Arts Programming
$15,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profit organizations and public entities for free cultural and artistic events in Alameda, including performances, festivals, and educational programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Governance & Democracy Initiative
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Poway Community Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
Poway Community Foundation (PCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to implement projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Poway, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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
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
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
$3,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This program provides funding to California dealers for innovative projects that improve beverage container recycling through the installation of reverse vending machines and other redemption options.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Documentary Media Production Grant
$15,000
California Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals working on nonfiction media projects that highlight California's diverse stories and cultures, requiring collaboration with humanities advisors and matching funds.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Grant Program
$25,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Butte County, California, for innovative programs that promote the mental and physical health of youth affected by the 2018 Camp Fire.

Health
Nonprofits
Student Basic Needs Spark Grant
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in California that are working to improve student well-being and address essential needs in higher education through innovative and scalable projects.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
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