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 USA Small Black-Owned Businesses for Financial Support and Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212113

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico BIPOC-Owned Businesses to Assist with Financial Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Puerto Rico BIPOC-owned businesses to assist with financial emergencies. Funding is intended to help alleviate the burden of unexpected financial needs caused by natural disaster, equipment repair, theft, vandalism, and other crim...

GrantWatch ID#: 212154

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers and School Personnel to Assist with Classroom Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers, principals, and other staff members for assistance with supplies and resources that enrich classroom learning. Funding is intended to split the cost of essential school supplies and to help cover expenses that educators a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212792

Grants to USA Physician Assistants and Students to Promote Equitable Health Care

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants and students to promote equitable health care. Funding is intended for initiatives that will prioritize addressing inequalities in local communities. Priority will be given to projects that reduce disparities, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 213712

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Organizations, and Students to Support Inclusion, Equity, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, organizations, and students for initiatives to support inclusion, equity, and diversity within the profession. Funding is intended to reduce health disparities and increase health equity in underserved communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 213713

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Students, and Organizations to Address Mental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to address mental health. Funding is intended to support initiatives within communities. Priority will be given to projects that reach underserved communities. Eligible activities inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 213714

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Increase Access to Affordable Capital

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and businesses to improve access to interest-free capital. Funding is provided as recoverable grants that are repaid if and when the recipient achieves specific financial milestones. The purpose of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 213824

Grants to Competitive Athletes to Promote Exceptional Performance in the Sport of Rowing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying individual athletes to encourage exceptional performance in the sport of rowing. Funding is intended for athlete training- and competition-related expenses. Eligible applicants are future rowers from groups that are historically underrepre...

GrantWatch ID#: 213871

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Islands ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Islands federally recognized Tribes for projects to improve the quality of drinking water. Funding is intended for activities and programs to address issues associated with emerg...

GrantWatch ID#: 213880

Grants to USA Qualifying Organizations to Support Athletes and Promote the Sport of Rowing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying organizations to promote the sport of rowing. Funding is intended for the support of competitive athletes currently involved in rowing and for the identification and development of future competitive rowers from underrepresented groups. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 214137

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits for Small Libraries that Serve Underserved Childr...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations for small libraries that serve underserved children. Donations can be used to add to or rebuild a small library, or to give children the opportunity of taking books home. Applicants must serve low-income co...

GrantWatch ID#: 214779

Grants to USA Private Sector Lenders to Increase the Financing Available to Borrowers for Affo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214809

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Housing Construction Projects to Benefit Low-Income Pe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and Tribes for housing construction projects to benefit low-income people in rural areas. Funding is intended to provide safe and affordable housing to families and individuals who cannot afford it on their own...

GrantWatch ID#: 214854

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that focus on public safety, education, inclusion and diversity, community development and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 215276

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes to Support Public Policy Campaigns Related to Children's H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes for public policy advocacy campaigns related to children's health equity. Applicants must contact the funding source and participate in a pre-screening call prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 215370

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Horticultural and Gardening Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for horticultural and gardening activities. Funding is intended for activities that bring communities together through programs that encourage healthy eating, involve the community in gardening, provide training sessions, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215435

Grants to USA Nonprofit Youth Organizations for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Ur...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit youth organizations for projects and activities to improve the quality of life for urban youth. The funding is intended to help young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations. The funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215721

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Agencies for Anti-Hunger ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit and faith-based organizations and state and local entities for anti-hunger advocacy activities. Funding is intended for unanticipated programs, events, and opportunities to promote the anti-hunger agenda. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216103

Grants to USA Native Culture Beareres and Artists for Unanticipated Expenses and Artistic Oppo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA Native culture bearers and artists for financial assistance. Funding is intended to aid Native artists with emergency situations, artistic opportunities, disaster relief, and unanticipated business expenses or personal expenses, such ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216513

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Native Indigenous Youth Filmmakers for the Development of Sh...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate a...

GrantWatch ID#: 216577

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Safeguard the Quality of Life for Children ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to safeguard the quality of life for children ages 0-5 in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include healthcare, housing and food stability, family support and opportunity, and safe spaces. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 216731

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs addressing the challenges faced by people affected by displacement and injustice. Supported focus areas include advocacy, power building, movement cros...

GrantWatch ID#: 216768

Grants, Loans, and Technical Assistance to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, loans, and technical assistance to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, Tribal agencies and organizations, and government agencies for projects to increase food access in underserved regions. Applicants must submit a funding inquiry form and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 216794

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs and Projects Related to Education,...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for programs and projects in the focus areas of education, environmental science, and human services. Priority is for organizations that operate across the nation or globe. The Foundation occas...

GrantWatch ID#: 216869

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives on Middle School Education and/or Solar Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that have significant impact on either middle school education or solar energy in underserved communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216878

Grants to USA Nonprofit and For-Profit Performance Venues and Promoters to Respond to Emergenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...

GrantWatch ID#: 217301

Grants to USA Tribal Councils, Agencies, IHEs, Research Entities, and NGOs for Conservation an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

GrantWatch ID#: 217677

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations, Government Agencies, and Tribes for Research Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for research projects. Funding intended to increase understanding of the negative environmental impacts of cannabis cultivation. The purpose of the program is to develop solutions to mit...

GrantWatch ID#: 217796

Grants to USA Nonprofits for the Expansion of Public Charter Schools

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the expansion of public charter schools. Applicants must first complete a questionnaire before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for schools that wish to serve about one thousand additional...

GrantWatch ID#: 217880

Grants to California Nonprofits for Educational Activities Related to Fine Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for educational activities related to fine arts. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for activities for students between kindergarten and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217969

Grants to USA Agencies for Emergency Wildfire Response

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218627

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Healthcare Education Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for programs or projects to provide healthcare education to healthcare professionals and/or to the public. Funding may be used for a wide variety of activities. Partnerships and collaborative proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 219059

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Early-Stage Projects to Empower Jews of Color to be Jewish Leaders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for early-stage projects to empower Jews of color to be full participants and leaders in Jewish life. Applicants must contact the grants team to set up a meeting before submitting an application. Projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220733

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Family Values, Promote Healthcare, and Assist the Disadvan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for families, individuals, and local communities. Funding is intended to support nonprofits working to uphold family values, advance healthcare, and assist the disadvantaged. The Foundation takes...

GrantWatch ID#: 220800

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal Entities, Health Systems to Strengthen Indigenous Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal entities, health systems, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous populations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Focus areas include language revitalization, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220808

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian Projects to Enhance the Living Conditions of Vulnera...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for humanitarian projects and programs to enhance the living conditions of vulnerable people. Funding is intended to improve the treatment of various populations, including but not limited to seniors, veterans, orphans, and di...

GrantWatch ID#: 220826

Grants to California Nonprofits and K-12 Schools for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations that prioritize underserved communities, focus on community needs, and respond to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221645

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Activities to Advan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populati...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs Addressing Inequity in Food and STEM Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support programs addressing inequity in food and STEM programs. Programs should address the needs of underrepresented populations. The funder aims to establish long-term solutions that benefit these communities and provide ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222057

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations for Programs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs benefiting underprivileged communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, basic care, health, and nutrition, and should aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 222258

Grants to USA Qualifying K-12 Charter, Public, and Tribal Schools for Initiatives to Improve E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying K-12 charter, public, and tribal schools for initiatives to improve environmental conditions in schools. Interested applicants must register to participate in a clean-air program prior to applying. Funding is intended for assessment, plann...

GrantWatch ID#: 222371

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits and Tribes for Climate and Environmental Justice Ac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community organizations for climate resilience and environmental justice programs in eligible regions. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate collaboration and/or focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222387

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to Establi...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International business owners and entrepreneurs of African descent to establish or expand their fledgling businesses. Recipients will be given an annual subscription to the software of their choice, consultation, and credits to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222795

Grants to USA Organizations and Entities for Projects to Increase Water Access for Local Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories organizations and other entities for water-based projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support unique, community-led projects that improve access to water, hygiene, and sanitation for local residents. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 223012

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations in Eligible Areas for Programs to Address Substance Abus...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs to address substance abuse and mental health concerns. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the western region and should address the needs of communities in mountain resort areas. Menta...

GrantWatch ID#: 223085

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

Opportunity for New York, Illinois, California, and Florida Schools to Expose Students to Educ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York, Illinois, California, and Florida schools to expose students to educational activities promoting tolerance. Programming is designed for middle and high school students in grades 5-12. A trained and skilled educator will travel to the scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 224085

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Legal Firms, and Lawyers for Urgent Financial Assistance for Social ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224322

Grants to California Nonprofits Providing Essential Services in Eligible Communities for Short...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations providing essential services in eligible communities for short-term urgent support. Priority is given to organizations that have an equity focus and are embedded in the community. Grant funds are unrestricted. Organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 224346