600 California Community Service Grants

600 Community Services Grants for California

Discover grants that support community services and programs that benefit the public. Funding is available for outreach efforts, volunteer programs, social services, civic engagement, and initiatives that address community needs, strengthen local support systems, and improve quality of life for residents.

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Grants to California Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Address the Needs of Local You...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for programs to benefit local youth in eligible regions. Eligible programs and projects are those related to mental health and education. Funding is intended for programs ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 132533
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Grants to Oregon and California Extracurricular Programs for Middle School Youth to Enhance Pr...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Oregon and California extracurricular programs in eligible regions to enhance organizational capacity and quality. Funding is intended to benefit programs that serve youth in middle school and that promote success for rural youth, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 134336
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Grants to California Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance the quality of life of local residents. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, civic engagement, health and wellness, disaster recovery and emergency preparedness...

GrantWatch ID#: 139356
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Projects to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 04/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 143400
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Capacity-Building Activities and Programs to B...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support capacity-building activities, and programs and projects in the areas of workforce development, community vit...

GrantWatch ID#: 169781
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Provide Financial Planning Services to Underserved Populations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to offer free financial guidance and services to underserved populations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop new programming and enhance ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 180319
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic vitality. This gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185816
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Grants to California Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Visual and Performing Arts Programs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California artists and grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations for performing and visual arts programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help local arts organizations and artists develop creative and innovative work....

GrantWatch ID#: 197710
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Opportunity for USA Teams of Youth and Adults to Join a Leadership Development Program

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210195
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Children

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210880
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Immigrants in Local Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit immigrants in local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that support immigrants through work in the arts, sciences, education, or social serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 218157
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Organizations Making a Positive Comm...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support applicants that make a positive community impact. Applicants must be located in the funding source's business footprint, including the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wy...

GrantWatch ID#: 220629
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Evidence-Based Init...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221310
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Funding Source Member to Recognize Outstanding Volunt...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International funding source member to recognize outstanding volunteerism. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor a service volunteer who demonstrates commitment and dedication to supporting, promoting, and growing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222907
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

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
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Early Childhood Educators for Training and Enrichment Prog...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and early childhood educators for training and enrichment programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for strategic initiatives and early childhood educator training programs to benefit young children and families...

GrantWatch ID#: 226406
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Grants to California Nonprofits to Educate the Public About Clean Energy Heating

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to educate the public about clean energy heating. The purpose of funding is to conduct outreach activities, staff training, impact analysis, and implementation partner liaising. Eligible projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 227014
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and CBOs to Support Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and CBOs to support residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve living conditions for city residents, help low and moderate-income households meet basic needs, and set residents on a path to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227211
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Grants and In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Community Groups for Events ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups for events that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and events that encourage civic engagement, celebrate cultural diver...

GrantWatch ID#: 227212
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Increase Access to Green Spaces

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, churches, public schools, and qualifying IHEs for initiatives to increase access to green spaces in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support specific green-space...

GrantWatch ID#: 228377
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Encourage Continued Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, secondary schools, and school districts to encourage individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue their education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 167545
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Youth Development Programs, Education, and Community Suppo...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general core support and programming focused on youth development and education, including in-school and out-of school programs, vocational education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175740
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits to Increase Clean Syringe Access for Drug Users

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176562
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities i...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177319
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Health, Arts, and Community Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Eligible proposals will align with the priority areas of education, health, and the arts with a particular focus on the elderly and children. Initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 178961
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Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Prevent Cruelty to Animals

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to promote animal welfare. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to prevent animal cruelty and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181688
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Focus on Local Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations to recognize programs that serve local communities. Organizations are nominated by the funding source and winners will be determined by votes. Awards will recognize activities addressing education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195479
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for capital projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for equipment purchases, land or...

GrantWatch ID#: 195502
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Neighborhood Groups, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Pr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups and associations, homeowner associations, service clubs, and schools in eligible locations for projects and events to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 198381
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. In the past, funding has supported programs that benefit youth, underprivileged residents, military personnel, veterans, and activities related to sports....

GrantWatch ID#: 202291
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Artistic Programs Enhancing the Connection between the USA and In...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for artistic and cultural programs that enhance the connection and general goodwill between the USA and Indonesia. Funding is intended for a variety of project types focused on the literary, performing, and vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 218929
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Yiddish and Secular Jewish Culture

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219153
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Communities Where the Funder's Associates Live, Work, and Volunteer

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, the environment, clean water, natural resource protection, and basic needs....

GrantWatch ID#: 219608
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Grants to USA Jewish Charities and Nonprofits for a Range of Initiatives

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA Jewish charities and nonprofit organizations for a range of initiatives. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, human services, public and society benefit, and religio...

GrantWatch ID#: 220298
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Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support a Range of Community Benefit ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a range of community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: arts, culture, humanities, education, health, and human services. Organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 220321
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879
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Grants to California Artists, Nonprofits, CBOs, Businesses, and City Divisions for Cultural an...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, nonprofit and community-based organizations, businesses, and City divisions for cultural and arts activities in eligible locations. The purpose of this grant program is to foster partnerships between artists, art produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226618
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Volunteer Groups, and Public Entities for Activities That Pro...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, volunteer groups, and public entities for activities that promote and benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that contribute to a sense of community and engage community members i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226987
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits and Canada Agencies to Com...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and Canada municipalities, territories, and provinces for community engagement activities that commemorate the Royal Canadian Legion's 100th anniversary. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227781
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Reentry Programs for Former Inmates

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribal governments for the provision of criminal justice reentry programs and services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to prevent recidivism throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 181641
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Assist Youth and Families Affected by ...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to address substance abuse among youth and related community safety issues. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 183805
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Grants to USA Local, Tribal, and State Agencies for Programs to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories local and tribal governments and state agencies for programs that address substance abuse in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 188342
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Grant to a California Nonprofit for Financial Literacy Programs

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grant of $20,000 to a California nonprofit organization for projects and programs to promote financial literacy in eligible regions. Funding is intended to give community residents financial education and affordable housing options. Eligible organizations serve re...

GrantWatch ID#: 209562
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Grants to California Nonprofits, CBOs, and School Groups to Safeguard Local Waterways

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, community groups and associations, and teacher and student groups for environmental projects to safeguard waterways in eligible regions. Eligible projects include stormwater pollution education, litter reduction, publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228038
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for SUD Treatment for Incarcerated Parents of Minors

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies for substance use treatment services for offenders who have minor children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228269
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Events to Connect People

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, arts councils, schools, IHEs, libraries, and tribal governments for public events and activities that promote community cohesiveness. Funding is intended for projects that connect people with societal d...

GrantWatch ID#: 228626

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Services for Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to serve residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for applicants committed to directly benefitting the local community. Consideration will also be given to organizations that indirectly improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 178903