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California Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

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Organizational Effectiveness Grant
$10,000
West Marin Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in West Marin, California, to strengthen their internal capacity and enhance their impact, particularly for those serving marginalized communities.

Education
Nonprofits
CalVCB Trauma Recovery Center Grant
$2,000,000
California Victim Compensation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Trauma Recovery Centers in California to deliver essential, trauma-informed services to diverse crime victims, including those who are homeless, mentally ill, or involved in the juvenile justice system.

Health
Nonprofits
Digital Divide Grant Program
$100,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low-income rural and urban areas of California to improve access to digital technology and resources for underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
The Neighborhood Fund
$7,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing essential services to the Del Paso Heights community in Sacramento, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for projects that demonstrate measurable impact and align with the organization's mission.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New Works Grants Program
$35,000
Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small arts organizations in the Bay Area for innovative and community-focused artistic projects that uplift marginalized voices and promote inclusivity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Investing in the Artist Grant for Arts Organizations
$20,000
City of Santa Ana Arts & Culture Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Ana for creative projects that promote community engagement and economic development through the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Read Conmigo School Impact Grants
$10,000
The Kemper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Title I elementary schools in California, Florida, and Texas to strengthen their Spanish-English dual-language programs and enhance bilingual education for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Grant
$25,000
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Carlsbad, California, for projects that improve the health and well-being of children and families, addressing issues such as self-sufficiency, childcare, mental health, and food insecurity.

Health
Nonprofits
Ending California’s Tobacco Epidemic in Every Community
$900,000
California Department of Public Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local projects in California focused on implementing strategies to combat tobacco use in communities disproportionately affected by the tobacco industry, including African American/Black, Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino, LGBTQ+, and rural populations.

Health
City or township governments
Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists in California
$5,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento region to enhance performing arts education for underserved youth aged 8-17, helping them access training and mentorship in various art forms.

Arts
Nonprofits
Innovative Programming Grant
$12,000,000
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations delivering rehabilitative programs in California's correctional facilities, focusing on restorative justice and positive outcomes for incarcerated individuals.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025-2026
$23,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established technical assistance centers in California that help small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly those from underserved communities, by offering free or low-cost advisory services and training.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Pine Cone Foundation’s Micro-Grant
$3,500
Pine Cone Foundation (PCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding for small-scale projects in various fields, such as arts, education, and community development, to support individuals and organizations with limited access to other grant opportunities.

Agriculture
County governments
Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program Grant for Program Year 2024-25
Contact for amount
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides up to $25 million to nonprofits, labor unions, tribal governments, and local workforce boards in California to create programs that help young adults aged 18-28 secure jobs and advance their careers.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
CALI Catalyst Grant Program
$7,500
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual changemakers in California's arts and culture sector who are driving positive change and promoting equity and inclusion.

Arts
Individuals
Special Events Permit Grant Program
$20,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and business entities for hosting high-profile community events in Alameda that require special permits and city services.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts
$15,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County that enhance access to high-quality performing arts programming, particularly for low-income and marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27
$500,000
California Department of Industrial Relations
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community-based organizations in California to promote workplace safety and educate workers about their rights under labor laws.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Creative Communities San Diego Grant Program
$10,500
City of San Diego
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in San Diego to create community-engaging projects that enhance access to the arts and enrich local neighborhoods.

Arts
Nonprofits
Event Sponsorship Grants
Contact for amount
City of Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elk Grove for hosting community events that promote cultural, social, or economic vitality and are accessible to all residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits