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Grants to California nonprofit organizations and schools for public music concerts and performances in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expose general audiences to non-Western folk and classical music, and increase understanding of global and local cultures. F

Residencies of $2,500 to California individual artists and collectives in eligible locations to develop creative projects that benefit public audiences. Funding is intended to support artists who create work that inspire the public through instruction and example. All m

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for initiatives to address homelessness throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including engagement, emergency shelter services, prevention efforts, and rapid r

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and tribal entities for programs to improve workforce opportunities for young adults. Funding is intended to serve residents aged 18 to 26. Priority consideration will be given to opportunities in the following industries: he

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to California nonprofit organizations to improve mental health services for individuals in eligible regions. Funding is available for programs in the following categories: preventative programs, supportive intervention

Grants of up to $6,000 to California direct-funded charter schools, public school districts, COEs, and consortia that serve students in grades 6-12 for programs that mitigate smoking among students. Applicants are required to submit an intent to apply prior to submittin

Grants of up to $20,000 to California organic farmers and ranchers for financial support to mitigate the adverse effects of drought. Funds may be used for purposes such as drilling of wells, crop loss, hauling water for farm animals, and emergency irrigation system upgr

Grants of up to $20,000 to California farmers and ranchers to mitigate the negative effects of severe climate and weather on operations. While non-certified organic operations are eligible, priority will be given to organic operations. Funds may be used for expenses inc

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, artist teams, and individuals in eligible locations to expand public access to the arts. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. New applicants a

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for arts and cultural events. All applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal and new applicants are also required to attend a pre-proposal conference. Fund

Grants of $1,000 to California and Nevada individual artists for public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to transform public structures into an art form; increase public awareness of art; broaden viewers' perspectives of public spaces within the c

Grant of $1,000 to a California or Nevada individual artist or team of artists to produce a public piece of art in eligible locations. The commissioned artist or team will work with local stakeholders and community members to develop a mural that reflects the urban and