165 California Community Economic Development Grants

165 Community and Economic Development Grants for California

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Improve the Status of Women

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA small, grassroots, women-led social justice nonprofits for programs and projects centered on issues women face or gender justice issues in the U.S. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 202306

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Civic Engagement ...

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible areas for programs to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support projects that encourage civic engagement an...

GrantWatch ID#: 155392

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations for Community ...

Deadline: 06/16/25

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 implementat...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647

Grants to USA Native-Led Community Development Organizations for Programs to Support Native Ar...

Deadline: 06/18/25

Grants of $75,000 to USA Native-led community development and arts and culture organizations for programs to support Native artists. Funding is intended to strengthen the arts in Native communities. Applicants must be new to working with the funding source and may rece...

GrantWatch ID#: 221637

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits for Activities Focusing on Health, Educati...

Deadline: 06/20/25

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and income. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 209152

Grants and Loans to California Nonprofits for Operating and Capacity-Building Support

Deadline: 06/20/25

Grants and loans to California nonprofit organizations in the safety net sector in eligible regions for operating and capacity-building support. Funding is intended to ensure that nonprofits continue serving their communities, even during times of hardship. Preference ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220703

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

Deadline: 06/25/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government-affiliated research agencies for studies related to the US dairy industry. Funding is intended for research correlating animal health with productivity, assessing the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220997

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Tribes to Conserve Culturally and Environmentally Significan...

Deadline: 06/26/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories tribal governments for projects to conserve culturally and environmentally significant properties. Funding is intended to provide tribes with the resources needed to acquire conservation easements on private land or con...

GrantWatch ID#: 220688

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/27/25 Conference Date: 06/18/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that promote and sustain a sense of belonging. The Fund focus on sustaining and activating belonging in the Bay ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161355

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Projects to Improve Access to Local Foo...

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171588

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Develop and Promote Local Agric...

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit corporations, agricultural businesses and cooperatives, local government agencies, Tribal governments, and food councils to develop local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 180493

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Eligible states include Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200094

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Public Artworks

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artists or teams of artists to create public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop artwork for publicly accessible exterior spaces that are free to attend and enjoy. The successful artists will devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 221762

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to California Organizations and Businesses to Promote Local Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to California organizations and businesses to promote local events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the development of events and programs, especially those that include collaborations between multiple businesses. Eligible activities take pl...

GrantWatch ID#: 199439

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Success in the Digita...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to provide small busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 203285

Opportunity for USA Mobility or Sustainability-Related Startups to Participate in a Business A...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Opportunity for USA mobility or sustainability-related startups to participate in a business accelerator in Tennessee. In addition to funding, participants receive mentorship, focused support, connections to important networks, specialized perks, and an opportunity to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209372

Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, and Charities for Projects to Benefit Armen...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States and Markets for Programs to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in the fol...

GrantWatch ID#: 219645

Grants to California Public and Private Entities for Research to Improve Energy Efficiency in ...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to California public and private entities for research to improve energy efficiency in older residential buildings. Funding is intended to improve the methodology and enhance the understanding of retrofitting an existing structure with a "building envelope" to r...

GrantWatch ID#: 220724

Grants to California Firefighter Associations, Federally Recognized Tribes, Nonprofits, and Fi...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to California firefighter associations, federally recognized tribes, nonprofit organizations, and fire departments for fire safety projects. The funding focus is on wildfire and climate-related preparedness and prevention efforts. Projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221529

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/25

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 high sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 181473

Grants to California Individual Artists for Project Creation and Career Development

Deadline: 07/01/25

Grants of up to $6,000 to California individual artists in eligible locations for project creation and career development. Funding is intended to increase the capacity for artists to work, advance their creative professions, and navigate the complexities of making art ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186446

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Multiple States for Education and Health Pr...

Deadline: 07/01/25

Grants to California, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Georgia, Texas, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in education and health programs to benefit disadvantaged populations in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that...

GrantWatch ID#: 194522

Grants to California Nonprofits, Neighborhood Groups, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Pr...

Deadline: 07/01/25

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 activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 198381

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Areas of focus include health and human services, arts and culture, community enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 203849

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Research Related to the Commercialization of Technologies

Deadline: 07/02/25 Conference Date: 06/26/25

Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 184702

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits for Housing Projects that Benefit Veterans in Eligibl...

Deadline: 07/03/25

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for housing projects that benefit military veterans in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support rehabilitation or new construction of permanent supportive multi-family housing. While consideration will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178553

Grants to California Agencies and Tribal Governments to Prepare for Climate Change Damage

Deadline: 07/03/25

Grants to California government agencies and tribal governments to prepare for damage caused by climate change. Funding is intended for several stages of development: pre-planning, data collection, planning, and implementation. The purpose of the program is to help red...

GrantWatch ID#: 215155

Grants to USA State Governments to Expand Markets for Specialty Crops

Deadline: 07/07/25

Grants to USA state and territory governments to expand market opportunities for agricultural products such as dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops, horticulture, and tree nuts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181650

Opportunity for California Artists and Collaborative Artist Teams in Eligible Counties to Part...

Deadline: 07/10/25

Opportunity for California artists and collaborative artist teams in eligible counties to participate in a public art project. The goal of the program is to create a vibrant sense of connection, community, and shared humanity. Successful applicants will receive a stipe...

GrantWatch ID#: 203944

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

Deadline: 07/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations for a broad range of programs that will impact the lives of girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new or existing programs that promote self-sufficiency and change. Focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 172755

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Human Services Programs

Deadline: 07/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for human services programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and projects that help women in the area, with a focus on their physical health and their mental and emotional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175479

Grants to California Local Agencies for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 07/22/25

Grants to California local governmental agencies for housing development programs. Funding is intended to help cities and counties promote and develop affordable housing options for low-income households, and to assist people who are homeless or at risk of becoming hom...

GrantWatch ID#: 192429
Upcoming

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Support the Meat and Chicken Pr...

Deadline: 07/29/25

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to support the meat and chicken processing industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 201901

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Residents

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and faith-based organizations to improve the health and well-being of local residents. A Letter of Interest is required prior to the full application. Funding is intended to support organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 176224

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic vitality. This grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 185816

Grants and In-Kind Services to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Local Events and ...

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants and in-kind services to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for special events, festivals, and community initiatives. Funding is intended to support the community, promote tourism, and increase economic development. Proposed initiatives must...

GrantWatch ID#: 187562

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits, Public Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs t...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit Latino residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of mental health, economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 184242
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Local ...

Deadline: 08/01/25

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 development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 198940

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Advance Diversity in the Fields of Entrepreneurship and Investments

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

GrantWatch ID#: 201347

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthy Farms and Communities

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...

GrantWatch ID#: 207576

Grants to USA Agencies, Transportation Authorities, Urban Planning Groups, and Groups of Entit...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are advised ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212437

Grants to USA Agencies, Planning Organizations, Special Purpose Districts, and Multi-State Gro...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA local, state, and Tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations, multi-state groups of entities, and special purpose districts for large-scale bridge improvement projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 212464

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

Deadline: 08/01/25

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, public...

GrantWatch ID#: 215734