168 California Grants for Quality of Life Improvement

168 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 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 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 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

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
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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 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
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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, 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 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 California Nonprofits for Projects to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Special consideration will be given to applicants seeking to implement a new idea that has not been piloted in the past...

GrantWatch ID#: 167241

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

Deadline: 07/17/26

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, Educational Organizations, and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit, educational, and governmental organizations in eligible regions for projects to improve and benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects that benefit as many residents as possible who are livin...

GrantWatch ID#: 197926

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support programs and projects to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for initiatives in one of the following focus areas: arts and culture, environment, health, education, and human...

GrantWatch ID#: 206505

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Address Inequality for Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Charitable Initiat...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions for charitable initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, but preference will be given to organizations that benefit ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 201898

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community in Eligible R...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public agencies for a wide range of projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Requests for specific purposes will be given preference over requests for general operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178403

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the priority areas of environmental enhancement and preservation, assisting underserve...

GrantWatch ID#: 212110

Grants to California Volunteers for Domestic and International Community Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California volunteers in eligible regions to support domestic and international community development projects. Eligible volunteers must be affiliated with the Funding Source. Funding is intended to support total project costs, start-up project costs, or...

GrantWatch ID#: 159511

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA and International Nonprofits for Energy Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 167893

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the quality of life in local communities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include the arts, children and families, education, substance abuse, the elderly, the disabled, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171207

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

Deadline: 08/01/26

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

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/01/26

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

Grants to California Nonprofits for Inititaives to Improve the Quality of Life for State Resid...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for stat residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including culture, conservation, sports, economic opportunity, animal rescue, fitness and health, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 215734

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support direct service programs or general operating support for the organization. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226438

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to California nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for projects in the following focus areas: resident programs, community develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 198940

Award to a USA Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Betterment of Bla...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to the betterment of Black lives. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has initiated a psychiatric project or program that has substantially improved the quality of lif...

GrantWatch ID#: 221739

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

Deadline: 08/16/26

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, Canada, and International Entities to Improve Lupus Patient Care

Deadline: 08/19/26 LOI Date: 07/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for research to improve the quality of life of lupus patients. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 229242

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research in the Field of Dermatology

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects in the field of dermatology. Funding is intended to support research projects that increase the understanding of dermatological diseases and their symptoms. Eligible projects are those that...

GrantWatch ID#: 196826

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

Deadline: 08/31/26

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 California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, tribes, and community groups for projects and programs that will enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172545

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Projects in Education, Housing, and Yo...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects addressing education, housing, and youth. Although requests for state, national, and international projects are considered, preference is given to projects with a more local base. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 174920

Grants to Northern California Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life of Senior...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programming to improve the qualify of life for senior residents. Funding is intended for programs that address the independence, health, and social interaction of senior adults who reside in the northern region of C...

GrantWatch ID#: 219868

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life, address basic needs, and sustain the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended for infrastructure improvements and capital projects. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 146456

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, capital projects, and operational support to benefit local residents. Focus areas include health, arts, culture, senior citizens, children, youth, families, animal welfare, agricultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 173955

Grants to California Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects, programs, and activities that support a significant segment of the community. Eligible organizations a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226952

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit disadvantaged children and youth ages 5 to 14. The purpose of the funding is to help children succeed in school, support emotional and social development, and youth developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 178347

Grants to California Organizations to Benefit Residents and Improve the Community

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to California organizations for initiatives to benefit residents and visitors and improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of community betterment, historical and cultural preservation, local be...

GrantWatch ID#: 145452

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164766

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

Deadline: 09/12/26

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 USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847

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

Deadline: 09/15/26

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 California Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of animal welfare, agriculture, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 201149

Grants to California Nonprofits for Organizational Expenses and Project Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations serving eligible locations for organizational expenses and project support. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to enhance the quality of life and engender a sense of community among ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210813