California Grants for Nonprofits and Municipalities

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to promote and protect the security, safety, and rights of local immigrant communities. Priority funding will be given to proposals that demonstrate coordination and partnership between entities across the region. Eligible communities are...

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological explorations that h...

Opportunity for USA organizations to receive matching funds for projects to benefit communities impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The opportunity is intended to support a wide range of community benefit projects, including but not limited to projects to benefit community members with lost income, to benefit vulnerabl...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and consortia to promote healthcare-related distance learning in rural regions. Applicants are encouraged to identify how their project addresses Coronavirus (COVID-19) responses. Required registrations must be completed prio...

Grants to USA Indian Tribes to address transportation safety challenges in their communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that address safety issues and hazards on public roads.

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities, for educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the development of a wid...

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA and territories state and local governmental entities to develop financial wellness programs. Funding may be used to expand existing programs or to implement new efforts. Eligible programs should improve knowledge, raise awareness, and change employees’ financial wellness behaviors.

Cooperative agreements to USA and Territories nonprofits and agencies for organic waste processing projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that increase the national capacity for anaerobic digestion through enhancements of existing in...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, local and tribal government agencies, and K-12 schools for projects that increase access to locally grown produce in urban areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Projects should target single or multiple urban area...

Grants to USA faculty at IHEs or individuals at nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research. A preliminary proposal must be submitted prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support community partnerships that will improve science-based management, to protect and restore the Long ...

Grants to USA community colleges and two-year IHEs for projects to augment humanities programming and curricula. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage the schools' efforts to teach students about different educational and career paths and to ...

Grants to USA tribal IHEs to augment the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the study and teaching of the humanities by developing new programs, courses, and resources in the humanities, or by enhancing existing one...

Grants to USA IHEs to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, such as planning, course revision, resource development. Humanities Initiatives at Colleges and Universities strengthen t...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to reduce the risk of wildfires on public lands. Funding is intended to identify and manage risk factors of severe wildfires in priority project areas. Eligible projects are those that identify and fund fuels management projects...

Grants to California public and private entities for research related to the effects of climate change on the electricity system. Funding is intended for applied research and development projects. Eligible projects will prepare the energy sector to manage climate and weather-related challenges.

Grant to a USA or territories nonprofit organization or public agency to lead and manage a prize to advance health initiatives. Funding is intended to promote health equity, a culture of healthy living, and transform neighborhoods, businesses, and schools to achieve health and wellness for all.

Grants to USA community-based organizations for programs and activities that address issues related to environmental health and social justice. Funding is intended to support projects that help groups advance their objectives, increase capacity, strengthen leadership skills, or provide training and education. The grant pro...

Grants to USA public or private entities for projects and activities to reduce teen pregnancy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to make strategies for reducing teen pregnancy easily accessible to caregivers and health providers working with youth.

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, IHEs, faith-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations to address substance abuse in underserved areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a month to complete. The purpose of the project is to advance RCORP...

Grants to USA public and private entities for research projects on pregnancy prevention and family planning. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to reduce unplanned pregnancies with programs and activities that encourage reducing partners, using protect...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that explore diversity, faith, and democracy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to engage faith-based organizations and communities in civic involvement and supporting democracy.

Grant to a USA nonprofit or faith-based organization to operate an emergency hotline that serves victims of violence. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the operation of a hotline that assists in the intervention, prevention, and resource assistance efforts of family violence...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies to develop new drugs for animals that may be used in minor species or for minor uses in major species. Applicants are advised that the required registrations may take up to six weeks to complete.

Grants to USA and Territories state-level government agencies for the preservation of endangered and threatened wildlife living on privately-owned lands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for management, research, monitoring, and outreach activities, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to enable underserved groups to develop STEM skills. Funding is intended to increase access of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and career opportunities for women and girls of color, and underserved youth in communities where the funding source's employees li...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for food initiatives in communities impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Priority will be given to projects that benefit members of the Venezuelan diaspora and other vulnerable populations throughout the United States. The program seeks to provide funds to ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, public entities, private nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects that benefit women and girls. Funding is intended for projects to study relevant gender equity initiatives and to assess how effectively t...

Grants to USA and Territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve native animal populations and their natural habitats, including those of Native American traditional and cultural significance. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to...

In-kind grants of cloud computing resources to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofits, IHEs, government entities, or companies for projects that promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that align with at least one of four areas of interest: agriculture, climate ...

Grants to USA educational providers for continuing education programs for health care professionals. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of this program is to support education about the management and treatment of Hemophilia A and Acute Myleoid Leukemia (AML)

Grants to California government agencies and tribal governments to support waste removal programs. Funding may be used to enhance or improve an existing facility or to construct a new facility. The purpose of this program is to help local governments implement safe Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) programs, which may includ...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, statewide, local, community, or faith-based organization to provide training related to legal aspects of organizational effectiveness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This funding opportunity is intended to support the CSBG Leg...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community mobilization, and healing justice. The purpose of the grant program is to support the lea...

Grants to California organizations and entrepreneurs in eligible areas for programs that eliminate obstacles to health equity. In particular, the Foundation is seeking solutions related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, access to health care, homelessness, and food insecurity. Funding is intended for long-term solutions t...

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, public and private entities, and housing organizations to protect citizens in areas affected by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from discrimination in housing-related services. Required registrations may take four weeks or longer to complete.

Grants to USA academics and professionals to participate in research and teaching in a broad range of disciplines. Funding will support work at qualifying institutions, research centers, and organizations throughout the world. Opportunities are open to university and college faculty and administrators, as well as artists, ...

Grants to California government agencies to support waste collection and recycling programs. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support educational activities, recycling and collection of oil filters and used oil, and mitigation of used oil in stormwat...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for arts activities and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of production. Applicants must apply under one of the following categories: artist ...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and IHEs in eligible locations to increase access to early childcare and development services. Funding is intended for programs that help to strengthen families; reduce inequality and break the cycle of poverty; build the regional workforce; and support economi...

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations for capital projects related to technology, building, and transportation in eligible regions. Funding is intended to benefit individuals with disabilities and low-income families, children, and youth. Eligible applicants serve significant numbers of the resident...

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and community groups for programs that address health needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs that respond to the community's priority needs as identified by the Funding Source, including mental health, s...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit organizations, universities, medical centers, and companies for research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application.

Grants to USA ski clubs to protect skiers from experiencing injuries during training and racing. The purpose of funding is to address safety challenges faced by ski facilities. Funding is intended for safety projects, such as trail widening, and acquisition of new safety equipment, including B-netting, A-netting, air pads,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects. Interested applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that protect clean drinking water resources and enhance the use of clean energy systems and related infrastructure throughout ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigative journalism, and media p...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection programs, projects, and activities of national interest. Funding is intended to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, that lead to systemic change, and that promote a more compassionate society.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, landowners, and other partner groups for collaborative projects to enhance migratory bird habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies for research on the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's and related dementias. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for programs intended to improve compassion and respect for living things. Funding in the current grant cycle is intended for programs that promote activities involving animals. Funding is specifically intended for programs th...

Grants to California local governments, including cities and counties, in eligible regions to address homelessness. Funding is intended to be redistributed to local service providers. Service providers should be engaged in the following eligible activities to benefit the homeless populations: prevention, engagement, rapid ...