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California Community Development Grants

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Fisheries Restoration Grant Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local agencies, Native American Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to restore and protect salmon and steelhead habitats across California.

Natural Resources
State governments
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program
$50,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create affordable housing and promote sustainable transportation options in California, particularly benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities.

Housing
City or township governments
State-Local Partners Grant Program
$150,000
California Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to local arts agencies in California, helping them promote artistic access, equity, and cultural preservation within their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sacramento Film + Media Grant Program
$10,000
City of Sacramento Sacramento Film + Media
Local

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to filmmakers and media producers to support film and television projects that take place in Sacramento, promoting local economic and cultural growth.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mickey Flacks Social Housing Fund
$5,000
The Fund for Santa Barbara
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This fund provides financial support to organizations in Santa Barbara County that promote affordable housing solutions, tenant rights, and innovative housing strategies for those in need.

Housing
Nonprofits
HOME Projects
$8,000,000
California Department of Housing and Urban Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for affordable housing projects aimed at low- and very low-income households in non-entitlement areas of California, with a special focus on Native American entities and first-time homebuyer initiatives.

Housing
State governments
Community Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Zellerbach Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area for community-focused creative projects that promote artistic excellence and engagement, particularly among underrepresented communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Eco-Grants: Environmental Education/Project Grants
$300
Tri-City Ecology Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in the Tri-City area to develop local environmental projects that are educational or enhance community aesthetics, with a focus on sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Redding Rancheria Community Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Shasta and Trinity counties that provide services to Native Americans, youth, and rural communities, focusing on projects that enhance community well-being and infrastructure.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

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
The Rural Community Grant program
$5,000
AgWest Farm Credit
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for innovative projects that improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities in several western states.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

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 Support Program
$20,000
Atkinson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in San Mateo County that assist historically marginalized individuals and families in achieving self-sufficiency through essential services like food, shelter, health care, and support for survivors of domestic violence.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
$500,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to small community water systems and public water systems serving disadvantaged communities to help them improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure safe, clean water access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Planning Grant
$3,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations and partnerships to develop regional strategies for affordable and sustainable factory-built housing, focusing on collaboration and addressing barriers to housing delivery.

Housing
City or township governments
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for well-established nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the East Bay Area, focusing on capital projects that lead to long-term community improvements in education, health, and recreational facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grants Program
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This program provides funding to grassroots community groups in Monterey County to support projects that improve local quality of life and address neighborhood challenges.

Community Development
Individuals
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