76 California Operational Support Grants

76 Operating Support Grants for California

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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities. Nonprofits in eligible areas of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC may apply. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178645

Grants to California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline: 06/12/26 Conference Date: 06/05/26

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, preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 171774

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215652

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

Deadline: 06/13/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to USA Fire Departments and EMS Providers for Equipment and Training

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA and territories fire departments, nonprofit and public EMS organizations, and fire training academies for equipment, gear, vehicles, and training for emergency personnel. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148687

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico eBay Sellers to Support Business Operations and Growth

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind services to USA and Puerto Rico eBay sellers for business development. Funding is intended to support operations and expansion for small, highly-rated eBay businesses. In addition to a cash grant, selected grantees will receive coachi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203155

Grants to International Nonprofits for Philanthropy Initiatives

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for effective giving initiatives and career-focused philanthropy efforts. Funding is intended to support general operations, projects, and organizational needs that expand effective giving ecosystems...

GrantWatch ID#: 220016

Grants to California Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Organizational Support

Deadline: 06/30/26 Conference Date: 06/03/26

Grants to California arts and cultural nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for organizational support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that work primarily to provide artwork displays or a series or season of public performances. The grant progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182347

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203702

Grants to USA Businesses to Provide Support for Critical Financial Expenses

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $1,000 USD to USA businesses to provide support for critical financial expenses. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in addressing challenges, problems, and emergencies and may be used for a range of expenses that include, but are not limited to,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221234

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities that Strengthen Organizat...

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance organizational effectiveness and capacity. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen operations, leadership, strategy, and communication ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185445

Grants to California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits and Filmmakers for General Operating Support...

Deadline: 07/15/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174731

Grants to California Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 06/30/26

Grants to California organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of conservation, climate, and open space; food insecurity; educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 204946

Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofit Poetry Organizations for Capacity Building and Operati...

Deadline: 07/15/26 Conference Date: 06/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit poetry organizations for capacity building and operating expenses. The purpose of funding is to offer adaptable support that allows organizations to advance their missions and maintain essential work in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223485

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Development

Deadline: 07/21/26 LOI Date: 06/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity development. Funding is intended to strengthen nonprofits providing direct services to low-income populations. Grantees will receive both financial support and ongoing consulting support for financial planning, pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 220013

Grants to Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas Nonprofits, Schools, an...

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit youth. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and submit a letter of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223880

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community in Eligible R...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public agencies for a wide range of projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Requests for specific purposes will be given preference over requests for general operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178403

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the priority areas of environmental enhancement and preservation, assisting underserve...

GrantWatch ID#: 212110

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

Deadline: 07/31/26

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 welfa...

GrantWatch ID#: 219858

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve SUD Treatment and Recovery Services

Deadline: 08/01/26 LOI Date: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to improve substance use disorder services in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to increase access to recovery and treatment services. Eligible expenses include train...

GrantWatch ID#: 215072

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Supporting Women and Improving the Environment

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222939

Grants to California Nonprofits and Public Programs to Support Communities

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $6,000 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 cos...

GrantWatch ID#: 149550

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Latino Residents

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies for activities that benefit Latino residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of work experience, leadership development, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 184242

Grants to California Nonprofits and Public Programs for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 08/07/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 185831

Grants to California Nonprofits and Public Programs for Community Services

Deadline: 08/07/26

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, health, safety, culture and arts, and community st...

GrantWatch ID#: 203819

Grants to Colorado and Northern California Small Nonprofits for Programs and Outreach Activit...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Colorado and Northern California small nonprofit organizations for programs and outreach activities that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to the full application. Funding is intended to support activities in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221058

Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote Community Building and Social Justice

Deadline: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 07/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects to promote community building and social justice in eligible regions. Applicants for project and general operating support must submit an LOI prior to applying. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 172777

Grants to California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387

Grants to California Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Benefit the Disadvantaged

Deadline: 08/28/26

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 operatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 199306

Grant to a USA Woman Entrepreneur to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA and territories woman entrepreneur to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. The purpose of this grant is to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221818

Grants to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas Nonprofits for Local Community ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas nonprofit organizations for programs in eligible areas. Priority interests are education, environment, the arts, and health and human services; programmatic, operating grants, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223016
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Grants to California Charter Schools for Capital Costs Related to Educational Facilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California charter schools for expenses related to existing or new educational facilities. Funding is intended to help schools meet their facility needs, including ongoing costs and expenses related to building, renovation, and acquisition. Eligible cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 141542

Grants to Florida and California Nonprofits Serving Eligible Counties for Community Benefit Ac...

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 08/04/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 163345

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 184526

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Cancer Research and Youth Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216871

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

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

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 06/05/26

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 in...

GrantWatch ID#: 213632

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts Sector

Deadline: 10/09/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 134953

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

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 223938

Grants to USA Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229366

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support organizations that present arts programming in the di...

GrantWatch ID#: 174733

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Entities to Provide Legal Services to Underrepresented Com...

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public entities to provide legal services to underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to increase the capabilities of nonprofit groups to address the need for improvement in the provision of legal services to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Native American Tribes for Programs to Benefit Troubled and At-Ri...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American Tribes for programs and initiatives that benefit troubled and at-risk youth. Funding may be requested to support general operations, capacity-building projects, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200921

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Services Related to Vision Care

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and services in the field of vision care. Emphasis is placed on activities to promote independence for individuals with sight impairments and vision care. Eligible uses of funds include program and project ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219067

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, health and wellness, and human services, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138785