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California Community Development Grants

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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
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation
$9,200,000
California Natural Resources Agency
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California Native American tribes for projects that promote environmental stewardship and climate resilience through nature-based solutions.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
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
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
City of Glendale Storefront Art Program
Contact for amount
City of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program invites artists to create temporary public art installations in vacant storefronts throughout Glendale, enhancing the city's cultural landscape and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
Fee Assistance Program
$300
City of Pleasanton Recreation Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide youth programs aimed at improving the quality of life for young residents in Pleasanton through initiatives in arts, culture, and youth services.

Arts
Individuals
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
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
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
Mini-Grant Opportunity
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 19, 2026

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
Community Impact Grants (formerly Local and Collaborative Grants)
$250,000
California State Library (CSL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California libraries in developing innovative programs and services that address local community needs and enhance engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
State-Local Partner Mentorship Grant Program
$50,000
California Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding to established arts organizations in California to mentor and develop new local arts agencies in four underserved counties, enhancing community access to arts and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ford Family Foundation Large funding Grant
$250,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-focused projects, such as centers for social services, libraries, and cultural institutions, requiring significant community backing and a portion of the budget to be secured before applying.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Leadership Fund
$1,500
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports K-12 youth-led projects in Humboldt County that focus on environmental sustainability and community responsibility, particularly for underserved and historically marginalized groups.

Youth
Nonprofits
City of Thousand Oaks Community Development Block Grant 2025-2026
Contact for amount
City of ThoU.S.and Oaks
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2025

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding is available to nonprofits and community organizations in Thousand Oaks to support projects that assist low-income individuals and households through housing improvements and essential services.

Community Development
City or township governments
Contra Costa County Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects that improve housing, infrastructure, economic opportunities, and public services for low- and very low-income residents in Contra Costa County.

Community Development
Nonprofits