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47 Operating Support Grants for California

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Grants to California Small and Mid-Sized Farms and Ranches in Eligible Counties for Capacity-B...

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to California small and mid-sized farms and ranches in eligible counties for capacity-building projects. Funding is intended to support vegetable, seed, fruit, and livestock farmers. The goal of the program is to support food security and econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 219205

Grants to California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline 03/12/25

Grants of up to $10,000 per year to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to support operations. Funding is intended to empower and assist organizations that have been historically and systemically marginalized. The purpose of this ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207127

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts Sector

Deadline 03/14/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations serving eligible locations to support the performing arts sector. Grants are currently intended for new and continuing programs, operating and program support, and collaborative projects. The goal of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 134953

Grants to USA Minority-Serving IHEs to Optimize Social Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilit...

Deadline 03/17/25

Grants to USA Historically Black, Native American, and Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education and Indian tribes for activities that optimize the social inclusion and self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193836

Grants to USA Historically Minority-Serving IHEs and Tribes for Research Related to Disabiliti...

Deadline 03/17/25

Grants to USA Historically Black, Native American, and Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education and Indian tribes for research related to individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 200409

Grants and In-Kind Services to California Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regi...

Deadline 03/19/25

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind assistance to qualifying California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is unrestricted but is intended to support initiatives in the following categories: training and education, civ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215977

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline 03/21/25

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies for community programs and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of health and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 180122
NEW

Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline 03/24/25

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for legi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to California Organizations and Artists to Support the Arts in Eligible Regions

Deadline 03/26/25 LOI Date: 03/12/25

Grants of $5,000 to California organizations and artists in eligible regions to create and present artwork and for general operating support. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to completing the final application. Funding is intended to support creative en...

GrantWatch ID#: 188056

Grants to USA Community-Based Archives and Nonprofits and Tribes with Archiving Initiatives fo...

Deadline 03/28/25 LOI Date: 03/12/25

Grants to USA and territories community-based archives and nonprofit organizations and tribes with archiving initiatives for general operating support. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and receive an invitation to apply. Funding is intended to support operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 218394

Grant to a USA Academic Institution to Support Clinical Training Programs Related to IBD

Deadline 04/01/25

Grant of $80,000 to a USA academic institution to support clinical training programs related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Programs will take place in locations experiencing workforce difficulties. Funds may be used for the fellow's salary expenses and benefits. Fello...

GrantWatch ID#: 200438
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Grants to USA Libraries Serving REfugees and/or Immigrants to Improve Capacity and Support Ope...

Deadline 04/09/25 Conference Date: 03/10/25

Grants of $10,000 to USA qualifying libraries to improve capacity and support operations. Funding is intended to assist libraries that provide services to refugees and/or immigrants. Funds may be used to provide essential services and may support technology, staff sala...

GrantWatch ID#: 208727
NEW

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for General Operating Support

Deadline 04/11/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Priority is given to activities providing greater access to people who are underserved and economically disadvantaged. Eligible organizations are those that address the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 184526

Grants to California Nonprofit Arts Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline 04/11/25 Conference Date: 03/11/25

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for operating support. Funding is intended for arts and cultural productions, presentations, and performances that are easily accessible to all. Eligible or...

GrantWatch ID#: 206265
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Loans to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, and Individuals for Housing Projects to B...

Deadline 04/15/25 Conference Date: 03/18/25

Loans to California nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, Tribal entities, and individuals for affordable housing projects that benefit low-income residents. Funding is intended for maintenance, rehabilitation, and new construction activities. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 134849

Grants to Florida and California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives Related to Cultu...

Deadline 04/15/25 LOI Date: 03/17/25

Grants to Florida and California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible counties. Focus areas include culture, education, health and human services, youth activities, and community services. New applicants must submit an LOI prior to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 163345

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve Financial and Scholastic Outcomes for Women and Gir...

Deadline 04/18/25 LOI Date: 03/07/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to improve financial and scholastic outcomes for women and girls in eligible communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for project and operating support, ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 219262
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Projects to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible regions to benefit children and youth. Eligible projects are innovative and enhance the quality of life for local children. The goal of the funding source is to provide for unmet need...

GrantWatch ID#: 143400
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Help Individuals Gain Employment in the Food Industry

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to help individuals gain employment in the food industry. Funding is intended to help expand existing programs, improve facilities, improve teaching, improve employer partnerships, and add certificatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072
NEW

Grants to USA Agriculturalists in Multiple States for Start-Up Expenses

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants of $15,000 to Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington agriculturalists in the funding source's service area for start-up expenses. Funding is intended to support operational development for new farmers. Eligible applicants are those located i...

GrantWatch ID#: 209903
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits, Public Programs, and Faith-Based Organizations to Support Com...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit and faith-based organizations and public programs, including schools and parks, to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new programs, projects, construction and pre-development costs, r...

GrantWatch ID#: 149550
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Conservation, Arts...

Deadline 08/01/25 LOI Date: 05/23/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ocean conservation programs and to address social causes. First-time applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits...

GrantWatch ID#: 178256
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits, Public Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs t...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit Latino residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of mental health, economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 184242
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits, Public Programs, and Faith-Based Organizations in Eligible Re...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public programs, and faith-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that make a positive impact on the most critical needs in local comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 185831
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits, School Programs, Faith-Based Organizations, and Collaborative...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, school programs, faith-based organizations, and collaboratives for community services in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include education, arts, health, safety, culture, and community stewardshi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203819
NEW

Grants and In-Kind Services to California Organizations in Eligible Areas to Benefit the Local...

Deadline 10/22/25

Grants and in-kind support services to California organizations in eligible areas for programs that address the needs of local communities. Funding is intended to provide unrestricted support to innovative programs that are led by community members. Eligible programs b...

GrantWatch ID#: 180051

Grants to California Individuals and Performing Arts Organizations to Meet Immediate Needs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to California individuals and performing arts organizations serving eligible locations to address urgent needs. Funding is intended for opportunities requiring immediate support and/or for short-term programs and projects. Eligible programs and o...

GrantWatch ID#: 138785
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, and general operating support. Areas of focus include education and advancement, disability and empowerment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to California Organizations to Protect the Public from Toxic Substances

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California grassroots organizations and regional, national, and state organizations for programs that reduce the usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals. Funding is intended for general operating support or to support new or ongoing projects that protect the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 165034
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects should ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165869

Grants to New York City and California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs for Senio...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to New York City and California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for multi-generational programs. Funding is available for project support, general operating expenses, capital projects, and capacity building. Smaller grants are also offered to small...

GrantWatch ID#: 173676

Grants to Israel and USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Capital Projects and Programs Servi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Israel and USA nonprofits in California, Hawaii, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York City, and neighboring rural communities in eligible locations to address the needs of low-income residents. Applicants must contact staff and submit an LOI before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 184787

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Horses

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit horses. Eligible activities and services include those that contribute to the maintenance, care, promotion, and improvement of horse populations. Projects pertaining to all breed...

GrantWatch ID#: 193966

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511
NEW

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Promote Social Justice in the Agricul...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote social justice in the agricultural sector. Applicants must submit a preliminary information form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help gender-oppressed people pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 207894

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Advocate for Gender and Social Justice

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to promote activism related to social and gender justice. Applicants must submit a preliminary information form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support activist activities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 207895

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Promote Environmental Equity

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote environmental justice. Applicants must submit a preliminary information form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help BIPOC and gender-oppressed people participate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207896
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Groups, Companies, and Individuals for...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, companies, and qualifying individuals for animal advocacy projects. Funding is intended to support general expenses as well as specific projects that benefit animals. Priority will be shown to activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213171

Grants to USA Academic and Research Institutions, CBOs, Direct Care Providers, and New Compani...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA academic and research institutions, CBOs, direct care providers, and new companies for brain-related research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to a full application. Funding is intended for science-based, research-oriented projects that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 213813
NEW

Grants and In-Kind Marketing Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Operations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind marketing support to USA nonprofit organizations to improve operations. In addition to advertising funds, eligible organizations receive professional advice on the best way to publicize their work and reach a larger audience. The purpose of the grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 214028

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA BIPOC-Led News Organizations for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA BIPOC-led and serving nonprofit and for-profit news organizations for capacity-building activities. Funding is available for general operating support for nonprofit organizations, project support for for-profit organizations, and field...

GrantWatch ID#: 214054

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Access Technology at a Reduced Ra...

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to have access to the funding source's technology at a reduced rate. Participating nonprofits may use the technology to improve their operations and increase productivity, thereby boosting their soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215697
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofit Youth Organizations for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Ur...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit youth organizations for projects and activities to improve the quality of life for urban youth. The funding is intended to help young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations. The funding sourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215721
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and operational support. Prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893

Grants to California Businesses for Disaster Recovery Efforts in Eligible Regions

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California businesses for disaster recovery efforts in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to offset the costs of damage caused by recent fires. Eligible businesses invo...

GrantWatch ID#: 215963
NEW

In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Nonprofits and NGOs to Support ...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations in eligible countries to support operations and community impact. Requests will be accepted for donations of technology products such as hardware, software, subsc...

GrantWatch ID#: 216533

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California nonprofit organizations for operating support. Applicants may also request program support. Funding is intended to create inclusive and fair access to opportunity through education. Grants are focused in the regions where trus...

GrantWatch ID#: 218605
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