510 California BIPOC Grants: Black, Indigenous and People of Color

510 BIPOC Grants for California

Discover grants for BIPOC communities; Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian Pacific Americans, Native populations, and people of color. Funding supports programs for minorities and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities through the Arts

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants and in-kind services to California nonprofit arts organizations, units of municipal, county, or Tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents by developing the arts. The purpose of the program is to cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143852
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Grants to California Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Projects that Address Contemporary ...

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and Tribes for arts projects that address contemporary issues facing state residents. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects of local artists and residents that...

GrantWatch ID#: 169136
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for General Operations

Deadline: 05/12/26

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 mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 193875
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Grants to USA Journalists for Investigative Projects on Health Equity

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists for investigative projects regarding health equity. Projects may focus on a range of health topics such as access to care, health outcomes for BIPOC people, systemic racism, and the impacts of these inequities on vulnerab...

GrantWatch ID#: 218585
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Youth Arts Programming

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California arts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to provide meaningful arts participation for youth. These grants aim to offer local community youth, ages 0-25, access to quality arts experiences and educational o...

GrantWatch ID#: 220431
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Aid Professionals Who Work with Victims of Abuse

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, police departments, and other public entities to assist professionals who work with victims of abuse. Funding is intended for small capital expenditures, staff ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220727
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Residencies for California Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 05/14/26

Residencies with stipends of $20,000 and an additional allowance of up to $1,500 to California early and mid-career artists in eligible locations to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support a residency program for artists in all disciplines...

GrantWatch ID#: 217913
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Grants to California Artists for Professional Development Opportunities and Projects that Bene...

Deadline: 05/15/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173829
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 05/15/26

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 ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514
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Opportunity for USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Tribal Agencies for Housing Solutions

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and tribal housing agencies to present creative ideas and innovative solutions to housing shortages. Funding and technical support will be provided to implement winning ideas related to housing finance, new...

GrantWatch ID#: 187964
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Services and Programs Benefitting Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for services and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, health, environment, art, and social services. Funding is intended for initiatives that inspire new p...

GrantWatch ID#: 214239
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Opportunity for USA and International Individuals of African Origin to Participate in a Fellow...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals of African origin to participate in a human rights fellowship program. Participants will receive extensive training, build their skills, learn about international human rights laws, and become familiar wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214372
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Postdoctoral Fellows for Neuroscienc...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows for professional development activities within the field of neuroscience. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attendance, course fees, accommodation, and travel to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 220844
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Farm Water Irrigation and Healthy Soils

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, utility and water companies, special districts, and Tribes to promote water irrigation efficiency and healthy soils on farms. The purpose of this program is to provide resources and support to producers via a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228409
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Youth Gardening Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $750 to USA and territories nonprofit and religious organizations, government entities, school districts, IHEs, and Tribes serving under-resourced communities for intergenerational gardening projects. Funding is intended for the installation of a new gar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228620
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Recreational Trails

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and tribes to improve trails for recreational use. Funding is available for trails that offer nonmotorized and motorized use, including horseback riding, hiking, snowmobi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228705
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies to Hire Prosecutors

Deadline: 05/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies to hire prosecutors. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase prosecutorial capacity for cases involving aliens, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228885
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Grants to Oregon and California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, tribes, and educational institutions for activities to protect forests and restore watersheds in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 165319
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Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects to Monitor Fores...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to California government agencies, IHEs, special purpose districts, tribes, for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners for projects to monitor the efficacy of various natural resource protection steps. Applicants are advised t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205187

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect the Elderly

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for research related to preventing the mistreatment and abuse of seniors. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180545

Grants to USA Professional Dancers for Support in Facing Financial Challenges Caused by Unexpe...

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by unexpected circumstances. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essential needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210

Grants to USA IHEs for Equal Opportunity Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to increase capacity to address workforce development equity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support skill development and increase the ab...

GrantWatch ID#: 191154

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Private Entities to Strengthen the Wood P...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, businesses, and other private entities for activities to preserve local forests. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of research and development, forest-related work...

GrantWatch ID#: 203351

Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214

Fellowships to USA Independent Scholars and Researchers to Conduct Archival Research on Underr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA and territories independent scholars and researchers to conduct archival research on underrepresented American craft types. Funding is intended to support craft research, to disseminate the findings, and to put a spotlight on typically...

GrantWatch ID#: 211393

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection in Rural Areas

Deadline: 05/20/26 Conference Date: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve cancer prevention and early detection rates in rural areas. Funding is intended for collaborative partnerships that provide programming and resources to address specific barri...

GrantWatch ID#: 215998

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080

Grants to California Tribes for Catastrophe Preparedness and Response Programs

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to California Tribes for activities to prepare for and respond to catastrophes, including terrorist attacks. Applicants must ensure that required registrations are completed prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to support efforts to preven...

GrantWatch ID#: 189130

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Utilities to Improve Natural Gas Infrastructure

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214834

Opportunity for USA and International Faculty and Individuals at MSIs to Participate in a Chal...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Opportunity for USA and territories faculty and individuals at Minority Serving Institutions to participate in a challenge to address scientific and societal concerns presented by the funding source. Funding is intended to generate research and development in area...

GrantWatch ID#: 220663

Grants to USA Native-Led Arts Organizations and Businesses for General Operating Support

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of $55,000 to USA and territories Native-led arts organizations, artist collectives, and businesses for general operating support. Funding is intended to support Native arts and cultural organizations to strengthen their missions, foster growth, and increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 221638

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams for studies related to early childhood education. The purpose of funding is to further the understanding of the education of children from birth to age eight, using the principles of Froebelia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226773

Grants to California Districts and Tribes for Implementing Public Emergency Alert Systems

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to California districts and tribes for implementing public emergency alert systems. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible uses of funds include field testing and exercises, training programs, development of curricula, training in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228258

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Training and Employment Services for Tribal Individuals

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes for training and employment services for tribal individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for economic development through improved skill...

GrantWatch ID#: 228681

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 05/24/26

Grants to USA and territories individuals, organizations, groups, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and tribes for initiatives to enhance local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that will have a positive impact on animals, people, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228763

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Child Car Safety Education Programs

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for educational programs related to child car safety. The purpose of this program is to decrease the rate of car-related deaths and injuries. In addition to fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200826

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, School Districts, and IHEs for Resear...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, school districts, and IHEs for research programs related to substance abuse education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204378

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Train Interpreters for the Hearing Impaired

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs for programs to train interpreters for individuals with hearing impairments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide training to...

GrantWatch ID#: 198182

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Organizations for Activities that Improve Road Safety

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants to USA and territories local government agencies, tribal governments, and metropolitan planning organizations for activities to improve road safety and prevent injuries and death on streets and roads. Applicants are advised that required registrations may t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204646

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364

Grants to USA Higher Education Institutions to Promote Biomedical Research in Under-Funded Ins...

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA higher education institutions to promote biomedical research in under-funded institutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to support faculty investigators who have not...

GrantWatch ID#: 213675

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and tribes for crisis response training programs for law enforcement. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve law enforcement responses to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 228617

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Preeclampsia

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-stage investigators and researchers for studies related to preeclampsia. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for research that addresses he...

GrantWatch ID#: 213150

Grants to USA Physician Assistants for to Promote Health Care in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 213711

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, an...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for the research and development of devices for disorders of the nervous system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 216508

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Companies to Join an AI Pitch Competition

Deadline: 05/28/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International companies to participate in a pitch competition related to artificial intelligence and real-world challenges. Focus areas include health, education, robotics, and sustainability. Successful applicants will pitch an in...

GrantWatch ID#: 228082

Grants to California Tribes for Disaster Readiness Programs

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to California Tribes for programs related to disaster readiness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to help federally recognized tribes prepare for all types of crises and emergencies. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194406

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Performing Arts Professionals for Professional D...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International performing arts professionals for professional development. The program is intended for individuals involved in the management of performing arts professionals, with particular attention paid to applicants from develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 209695

Grants to California Schools, Local Governments, and Nonprofits for Green Schoolyards

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to California school campuses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to create environmentally friendly schoolyards in eligible locations. Schoolyard projects should include the installation of natural features, landscaping, planting of trees, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222400