648 California Community Service Grants

648 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 Agencies for Waste Collection and Recycling Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California local government agencies for waste collection and recycling programs. Funding is intended to support a range of public education activities that inform the public of the location of recycling facilities, provide recycling and collection of oi...

GrantWatch ID#: 134921

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, projects, and services that benefit local residents. The purpose of this program is to support social welfare activities. Priority will be given to proposals that hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 148665

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Advance Gir...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers education and empowerment for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support both academics and personal development. Funding is availa...

GrantWatch ID#: 161907

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Strengthen the USA-Israel Relationship, Instill Jewish Pride, and...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Interested applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 171991

Grants to California Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for expenses related to community needs in eligible regions. Funding may be used to support urgent as well as ongoing and continuous expenses. These grants are intended for smaller organizations or for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173737

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Educational Programs for Chil...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Sponsorships of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, schools, and CBOs for educational events and training programs to benefit young children and their families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community outre...

GrantWatch ID#: 173753

Grants to California Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Organizational Support

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 California K-12 Schools to Purchase Materials to Enhance Education

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to California K-12 schools for purchases to enhance academic performance and benefit current and future students. Funding is intended for the acquisition of supplies and materials, including computers, books, and other much-needed supplies that wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182934

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and schools in eligible regions to benefit local residents of all ages, with a particular focus on youth. Funding is intended to support programs that promote education and dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 197942

Grants to California Organizations and Businesses to Promote Local Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California organizations and businesses to promote local events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the development of events and programs, especially those that include collaborations between multiple businesses. Eligible activities ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 199439

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits Supporting Community Benefit Activities in El...

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of high-quality drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations for use at events or as rewards. Requests are welcome from organizations that support sports and movement, the arts and music, environment and climate initiatives, outdoor recreation, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 202026

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Programs with a Focus on the Constitution

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs with a focus on the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the program is to support programs that advocate the value of the Constitution. Applicants will be asked to include a summary of their accomplishme...

GrantWatch ID#: 202327

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Improve Food-Relate...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit organizations and registered charities to improve food-related services that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended for the acquisition, transportation, and installatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 205030

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to benefit the local community. Applications will be accepted from organizations in the states of California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206934

Grants to California Neighborhood Associations for Projects and Events that Enhance the Local ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California violence prevention and neighborhood associations for projects and events that enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for neighborhood improvement projects that focus on crime awareness, blight r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210436

Grants to USA Nonprofits for STEM and Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives and K-12 STEM programming. Applicants must complete an eligibility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects rather than general operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 213945

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Grants to USA Schools, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Individuals for Service Projects to Commemora...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and young people for short-term community volunteer projects for children and youth ages 5 to 25. Funding is intended to support programs that pay tribute to people who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214396

Grants to California Youth Charities for Capital Items to Benefit Underserved Children

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California youth-related charities to benefit underserved children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the purchase of essential capital items. Qualifying applicants are small-size organizations with relatively small budgets. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 215434

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Libraries to Encourage Latino Storytelling and Literacy

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $500 to USA and Puerto Rico libraries and community organizations for programs to encourage Latino storytelling and literacy. Funding can be used for publicity, refreshments, materials, and to hire a storyteller for the family literacy program. The libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215473

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects for Needs-Based Services to Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for the provision of needs-based services, including basic human needs, health and medicine, financial education and literacy, and mental health and cris...

GrantWatch ID#: 217329

Grants to California Artists to Present Arts and Cultural Community Events

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California artists to present arts and cultural events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to increase exposure for local artists and engage the community in art. Eligible disciplines include musicians, actors, visual artists, and wr...

GrantWatch ID#: 219468

Grants to California Nonprofits for Charitable Activities Benefiting Local Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, health, human services, arts, culture, humanities, environment, animals, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219869

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Children from Vulnerable Populations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit children from vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the program areas of health and human services. The goal of the grants is to benefit underprivileged childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220203

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Israeli Citizens and Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Educ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote the welfare of Israeli citizens and grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for educational programming in eligible locations. Grants for Israel are primarily focused on caring for the sick or agi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220227

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Vulnerable Children and Youth

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit vulnerable children and youth. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health, and human services. The goal of the program is to benefit children with physical or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220296

Grants to California Firefighter Associations, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Fire Departments for Fi...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California firefighter associations, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and fire departments for fire safety projects. Funding is intended to support projects that support disaster prevention and preparedness, promote public safety, and im...

GrantWatch ID#: 221529

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Critical Thinking Skills in Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build critical thinking schools in youth and young adults. Funding is intended for projects that will facilitate people taking a more active role in civic engagement, while also teaching digita...

GrantWatch ID#: 221668

Grants to California, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Enhancement

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to improve communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of environmental enhancement and protection, preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 222028

Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164

Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...

GrantWatch ID#: 223213

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Web Design and Digital Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and eligible International nonprofit organizations to address digital needs. Funding is intended to maximize impact and build brand awareness. The goal is to equip nonprofits with a customized brand presence across all digital platforms, hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 224222

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Indigenous Women Groups for Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 230236
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Grants to California Artists and Nonprofits for Art Production, Presentation, and Performance

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for arts productions, presentations, and performances in eligible locations. Funding is intended to engage residents and visitors with the arts and expand arts audiences. Proposed projects must take pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 149031
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Grants to USA Students for Local Community Service Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior re...

GrantWatch ID#: 156531
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals for Education, Health, Commu...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government units, schools, hospitals, and research institutes for projects that strengthen families, promote the healthy development and education of children and youth, and enhance the lives of residents in eligible r...

GrantWatch ID#: 160370
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Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funds may be requested for programs and services that address changing community needs as well as for capital improvements. Applicants must primarily serve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173471
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Community-Based Initiatives to Improve Health

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for community-based initiatives to improve the health of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and events related to the assessment of health care needs or the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 175457
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Awards to USA Nonprofits to Recognize Outstanding Intersectoral Collaborations that Benefit th...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Awards to USA nonprofit organizations to recognize collaborations with leaders of multiple sectors that serve to strengthen the local community. The award recognizes contributions that have been made to society by partnerships facilitated by nonprofit organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 180126
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181473
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programming to Benefit the Community in E...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations, artists, and artist collectives for arts programming to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that support underrepresented populations, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186445
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Grants to California Individual Artists for Project Creation and Career Development

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California individual artists in eligible locations for project creation and career development. Funding is intended to increase the capacity for artists to work, advance their creative professions, and navigate the complexities of making...

GrantWatch ID#: 186446
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Neighborhood Groups, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Pr...

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431
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Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Areas of focus include health and human services, arts and culture, community en...

GrantWatch ID#: 203849
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, religious, literary, and scientific purposes. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty and programs to assist veterans ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213436
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Gun Control Programs and to Pennsylvania and New York for Visual ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs addressing gun control and civic engagement and to Pennsylvania and New York nonprofits in eligible regions for programs to promote the visual arts. Applicants are advised that required registration may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 220364
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of community enrichment, health, and basic services. The goal of the program is to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222885