159 California Grants for Quality of Life Improvement

159 Quality of Life Grants for California

Discover grants that improve quality of life, promote social connections, and support local programs. Funding enhances well-being, addresses community needs, and supports activities that lead to a positive impact and a better quality of life.

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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 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 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 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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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 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 California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Applicants should address the issues emphasized in the Foundation's mission statement. Funding is intended to support projects in a variety of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210228
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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

Grants to California Nonprofits for Marketing and Sponsorship of Events

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for marketing and sponsorship of events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that will enhance the city's business community or improve its marketing capacities. Applications will also be accepted fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178902

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

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and charitable activities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Past grants have been awarded in the areas of culture, adult and youth services, medicine, education, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174076

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

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

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

Deadline: 05/15/26

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 loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223565

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

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

Deadline: 05/31/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to California Nonprofits for Humanitarian Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for humanitarian projects that improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to enhance social conditions, address human welfare, and relieve pain and suffering. Eligible activities include family services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216736

Grants to California and Florida Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California and Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support health and human services programs. Special consideration will be given to applicants that assist and work w...

GrantWatch ID#: 220237

Grants to USA Families and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Life of People with a Disorde...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families and individuals to improve the quality of life of people with a disorder of the corpus callosum. Funding is intended to provide assistive technologies and devices. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, feeding ai...

GrantWatch ID#: 221292

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

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173782

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Project Support and Capital Improvemen...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for project support and capital improvements. Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 223861

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations working to improve residents' economic and social well-being. In addition to grant funds, recipients will have the opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 197605

Grants to Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the ...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and build communities by supporting programs and initiatives in the areas of environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 221172

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215652

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Schools for Programs that Benefit Communities i...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations and public educational institutions in eligible regions to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 178218

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, educational and research institutions, and agencies for programs that benefit the communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 182869

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 06/16/26 LOI Date: 05/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Grants to USA State and Local Governments for Community Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local governments for community infrastructure projects that benefit the military. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects related to sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 196514

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for community programs that aid individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Focus areas include family support, housing, employment, and self-advocacy. Programs must benefit people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222655

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects Focused on the Arts, Youth, Education, Civic Life...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. The Foundation has awarded grants in the areas of arts and culture, children and youth, civic life, education, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 173832

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Past grants have been awarded in the areas of seniors, health and well-being, wildlife, education, civic life, children and youth, and arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 174077

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

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

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 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 USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Align with the Funding So...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207309

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 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 USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Medical Research and Fellowships

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit institutions and organizations for research projects related to spinal cord injuries and diseases. Funding areas include laboratory and clinical research, design and development of technology, and fellowships for postdoctoral res...

GrantWatch ID#: 173555

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 for Initiatives to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents i...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support specific projects or equipment that enhance the organization and have a positive impact on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226044

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research to Improve the Quality of ...

Deadline: 07/13/26 LOI Date: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with a research institution to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193614