508 California Community Service Grants

508 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, Agencies, and Schools for Programs Focused on the Well-Being ...

Deadline: 11/04/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs focused on the well-being of seniors in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that seniors and their pets are taken care of through proper nutrition...

GrantWatch ID#: 177086

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 11/04/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit young people in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that address food insecurity for families with children between the ages of 0 and 18. The grant cycle is committed...

GrantWatch ID#: 177093

Grants to California Farmers' Markets and Nonprofits to Increase Access to Fresh, Locally-Grow...

Deadline: 11/04/25

Grants to California farmers' markets and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase access to nutritious food. Funding is intended to promote the purchase and accessibility of fresh, locally-grown produce. Priority will be given to proposals that benefit underse...

GrantWatch ID#: 202854

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Libraries for Seasonal Meal Service Programs for Chil...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Grants, technical assistance, and training to California libraries for seasonal programming for children and youth. Funding is intended to support the creation of new or enhancement of existing summer meal programs, library programming at community meal sites, youth de...

GrantWatch ID#: 195879

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for General Operating Support

Deadline: 11/07/25

Grants to California arts and culture nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to salaries, overhead, and other costs related to the organization's needs. The goal of the program is to gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 138198

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Associations for Programs to Build St...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553

Grant to a California Nonprofit for Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: 11/07/25

Grant of $20,000 to a California nonprofit organization for projects and programs to promote workforce development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to give community residents the skills and training needed to pursue financial stability in the future. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209562

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Yiddish and Secular Jewish Culture

Deadline: 11/07/25

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 the li...

GrantWatch ID#: 219153

Grants to USA K-12 Students to Organize Good Deed Projects

Deadline: 11/08/25

Grants of up to $250, grants of up to $500, and grants of up to $800 to USA students to create and organize good deed projects. The purpose of the program is to engage K-12 students in projects that give back to their community, school, or neighborhood. Projects can be...

GrantWatch ID#: 216916

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/09/25

Grants of $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Eligible organizations are those with priority focus areas of hunger reduction and family and youth development. Eligible nominators and nominees must be residents of, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 187299

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address Local Needs

Deadline: 11/09/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Areas of focus include youth development, hunger reduction, and families. Eligible applicants are located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii,...

GrantWatch ID#: 192992

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits for a Wide Range of Projects and Programs that Benefit Co...

Deadline: 11/09/25

Grants of up to $4,500 to California nonprofit arts organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit communities and promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the following arts disciplines: fine, applied, performing, and visual...

GrantWatch ID#: 206160

Grants to USA Local Emergency Response Agencies for Projects to Increase Financial Empowerment...

Deadline: 11/10/25

Grants to USA local emergency response agencies for projects that will increase financial empowerment during emergencies. Funding is intended to design tools and programs that will improve financial recovery from emergencies such as natural disasters, pandemics, and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 212181

Grants to USA Health Systems and Children's Hospitals for Play Activities

Deadline: 11/10/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA health systems and children's hospitals serving economically disadvantaged communities for play activities. Funding is intended to improve the experience of children receiving medical care through providing different play activities, copi...

GrantWatch ID#: 213993

Fellowships to USA Individuals Associated with a Nonprofit, Business, or Institution That Focu...

Deadline: 11/10/25

Fellowships with a $2,500 stipend to USA and terriotories individuals associated with a nonprofit organization, business, or institution that focuses on local food systems. Aside from the stipend, fellows will participate in intensive learning programs, group sessions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 217462

Grants to California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington Organizations for Activities to Benefit t...

Deadline: 11/11/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington organizations for activities to benefit the community. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: access to fresh food, nutrition, education, health, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223052

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Digital Transformation Projects

Deadline: 11/11/25

Grants of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for technology modernization initiatives. Eligible organizations must have a mission related to children and youth, disaster response, or environmental sustainability. Each application will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224451

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities in the Areas of Youth, Education, Seniors, and ...

Deadline: 11/12/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to support community needs. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of youth, education, seniors, and local impact. Applicants must describe how funds will be used locally as well as the expected imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 148866

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Schools, and Groups for Public Food Garde...

Deadline: 11/12/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for a wide variety of public garden projects. Funding is intended for food garden projects that serve community members in need. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, you...

GrantWatch ID#: 159538

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/13/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the local community in eligible areas. Preference will be given to projects in the areas of environmental conservation, arts and culture, historic preservation, and animal protectio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163541

Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Decrease the Frequency of I...

Deadline: 11/13/25

Cooperative agreements to USA federally-recognized Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations for projects and programs that decrease the frequency of injuries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 190790
Upcoming

Grants to USA Museums, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Capacity Building Activities for Museums

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants to USA and territories museums and government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal organizations applying on behalf of museums to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 148060
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Local Governments for Programs that Train Leaders to Establi...

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA cities and counties for programs that train local leaders to create and manage economic empowerment programs. Selected local governments will receive funding, technical assistance, and training to be used in fellowship programs for loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 200976

Grants to California Nonprofits for Promotion of Events in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to California nonprofit organizations and special districts for the promotion of events in eligible areas. Certain applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Events must align with at least one of the company's core values of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 217618

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Protect Individual Liberty and Promote Faithfulness to the Constit...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect individual liberty and promote faithfulness to the Constitution. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Program focus areas include constitutional order, civil society, informed c...

GrantWatch ID#: 129758

Grants to California Educational Institutions and Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to California educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to benefit children, teenagers, and the greater community in eligible locations. In previous years, grants have been awarded to programs to support the elderly and veterans, STEM ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148537

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects to Benefit Low...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development projects to benefit low- to moderate-income residents in eligible regions. Funding may be used for programs to expand economic opportunities, create suitable living environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 166723
Upcoming

Grants to California Artists for Professional Development Opportunities and Projects that Bene...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, arts professionals, and individuals representing arts organizations for professional development opportunities and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173829

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Musical Programming in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and schools for musical programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support music education, concerts, scholarships, and music therapy programming. Funds may be used for either one-time or ongoing activities an...

GrantWatch ID#: 174797

Grants and In-Kind Support to California, New York, and South Carolina Qualifying Nonprofits t...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants and in-kind support to California, New York, and South Carolina qualifying nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life in local communities. In addition to grants and requests for capital projects, applicants may also request don...

GrantWatch ID#: 216404

Grants to USA Qualified Swim Clubs to Expand Access to the Sport of Swimming Across the Nation

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualified swim clubs to expand access to the sport of swimming across the nation. Priority will be given to women-led or minority-led clubs. Funding is intended for projects and programs that will provide the opportunity for communities to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217380

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs, Events, and Activities to Enhance Communities in...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs, events, and other activities to enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of initiatives that benefit local residents and institutions. The goal of the funding program is to gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 220781

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Financial Literacy and Housing Programs

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for financial literacy and housing programs. Funding is intended to positively impact the communities where the funding source operates. Programs should specifically focus on giving families financial tools and knowledge to make go...

GrantWatch ID#: 222201

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Housing-Related Activities that Addr...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for housing-related activities that address the needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support programs, administrative expenses, and other costs that enhance the quality of life in local ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 223565

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Stormwater ...

Deadline: 11/17/25

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for projects to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the functionality of the area's sewer system by decreasing the amount...

GrantWatch ID#: 208818

Grants to USA Individuals with Breast Cancer for Basic Living Expenses

Deadline: 11/19/25

Grants to USA individuals with breast cancer for basic living expenses. Funding is intended to assist cancer patients with expenses such as rent, utilities, car payments, mortgage payments, and the like to remove some of the financial burden from them. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220751

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/20/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs to benefit local communities. The funder's focus is on arts and culture, community service, disaster relief, health and human services, education, and environment and sustainability. Programs must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 222059

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve Health Outcomes in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/21/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve health outcomes in eligible regions. Applicants must complete a pre-screening and pre-approval process prior to applying. Funding is intended for health- and medical-related services and activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 219162

Grants to California IHEs to Engage College Students in Service Opportunities

Deadline: 11/24/25 Conference Date: 11/06/25 LOI Date: 11/20/25

Grants to California institutions of higher education to engage college students in service opportunities. Applicants must complete a pre-registration form and required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to meet community needs while ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224136

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational and Charitable Projects

Deadline: 11/25/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational and charitable projects and activities. The purpose of the program is to increase access to education-related programs, resources, and materials, as well as scholarships and tuition assistance for higher education t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180909

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Education, Healthcare Access, and Social Services

Deadline: 11/28/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the following focus areas: education, access to healthcare, social determinants of health, and social services. Because the Funding Source recogn...

GrantWatch ID#: 214679

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits to Provide Access to Quality Oral Care and Oral Cancer Scr...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and charities to provide access to dental care for underserved populations. Funding is intended to promote education regarding oral and oropharyngeal cancer and to encourage screenings for the public, spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 133746

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Empower Women in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that empower women in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address concerns related to housing, food, and basic necessities. A portion of the funds must have the potential to benefit people or groups within ...

GrantWatch ID#: 136337

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Human Rights Activism

Deadline: 11/30/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization for social activism. Nominations are accepted annually on behalf of those whose work has made a significant and positive impact to further or defend human rights. The purpose of this program is to reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 159801

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development, leg...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Innovative Projects Related to Dental Health

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for innovative projects related to dental health. Funding is intended for new research, pilot projects, and new models and approaches. The purpose of this program is to inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 187968

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Participate in a Training Program

Deadline: 11/30/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies collaborating with civil organizations to participate in a training program. The goal of the program is to prepare participants to implement climate-focused policies. Success...

GrantWatch ID#: 209653

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit youth in the funding source's service region. Funding is intended to support applicants addressing the following focus areas: youth development, creating safe spaces to play and learn, helping to build...

GrantWatch ID#: 214121
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