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48 Operating Support Grants for California

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Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, operations, business insurance, retirement, and professional services,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054

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

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Military Veterans in Eligible Areas

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations that benefit military veterans in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit the local veteran community at large, including programs, operations, and property repairs and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 183573

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

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

Deadline 05/01/25

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 and Oregon Nonprofits that Serve BIPOC Communities for Operational Support

Deadline 05/05/25

Grants to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations that serve BIPOC communities in eligible regions for operational support. Funding is intended for initiatives that improve the quality of life for community members who have experienced systemic racism or marginal...

GrantWatch ID#: 219727

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States for Original Solutions to Address Youth Mental ...

Deadline 05/23/25 Conference Date: 05/07/25

Grants to California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania organizations for original solutions to address the mental health and well-being of youth and their families. Funding will be provided in the form of general operating support....

GrantWatch ID#: 200935
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

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Expenses Associated with Genera...

Deadline 06/05/25 Conference Date: 04/28/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to California arts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for expenses associated with general operations. Funding is intended for a wide range of operating expenses, including payrolls, rent, and utilities. Applicants must hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 193875

Grants to California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline 06/13/25 Conference Date: 06/06/25

Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible regions for operational support. First-time applicants must schedule a meeting prior to applying. Funding is intended to collect, present, preserve, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171774

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit, Government, and Academic Research Institut...

Deadline 06/13/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, government, and academic research institutions and health systems for research addressing Meniere's disease. Funding is intended for both pre-clinical and clinical projects. The purpose of the grant is to adapt and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 206970
NEW

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

Deadline 07/15/25 LOI Date: 06/13/25

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 Arts and Cultural Nonprofits and Filmmakers for General Operating Support...

Deadline 07/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to California arts and cultural nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support, and to filmmakers affiliated with a nonprofit production company or fiscal sponsor for film project support. Funding is intended for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 174731

Grants to California Nonprofits to Assist Older Adults, Economically Disadvantaged Residents, ...

Deadline 07/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that benefit seniors, economically disadvantaged residents, and dogs. Funding is intended for projects that promote the medical, legal, nutritional, and other needs and general welfare of...

GrantWatch ID#: 219858
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

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 to California Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Social and Economic Justice

Deadline 08/18/25 LOI Date: 07/07/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects to promote economic and social justice in eligible regions. Applicants for project and general operating support must submit an LOI prior to applying. Eligible projects focus on creating systemic change by addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 172777
NEW

Grants to California Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Benefit Disadvantaged and Impoverished ...

Deadline 08/29/25

Grants of $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to address the needs of individuals who are disadvantaged and living in poverty in eligible regions. Grants to Title I schools are limited to $5,000. Funding for organizations is intended for general operating sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 199306

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Cancer Research and Youth Initiatives

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to California qualifying nonprofit organizations for research and youth initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs, as well as capital and operating expenses. Focus areas include cancer research and enhancement of the educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216871
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for General Operating Costs and Project Support

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for general operating costs and support for projects to improve people's quality of life. Funding is intended for projects that assist children and low-income individuals, with a focus particularly on the arts, health, education, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217138

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Institutions, and Individuals for Prof...

Deadline 10/06/25 LOI Date: 06/06/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for professional development activities in the field of grain operations. Applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of interes...

GrantWatch ID#: 213632

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts Sector

Deadline 10/10/25

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
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline 10/21/25 LOI Date: 08/18/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible uses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and NGOs to Help Offset the Ope...

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and NGOs to help offset the operational costs of fieldwork. Funding is available in three categories: professional development, outreach, and field equipment. Off-roa...

GrantWatch ID#: 220593

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

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

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
NEW

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

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

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

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
NEW

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
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Operating Support and Capital Projects to Improve Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support and capital projects that improve the lives of individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support organizations focused on improving society, helping animals, and enhancing the quality of life of loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 220020
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