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Grants for California Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,910+ active, verified grant opportunities tailored for 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in California. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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1,911 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844
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Grants to USA Tribal Governments and Organizations for Energy Development

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for energy development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for assessment and feasibility regarding the development and implementation of tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 228294

Grants to California Charter Schools for Facility-Related Expenses

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California charter schools to defray facility-related expenses. Grant funds may be used for lease and rent as well as maintenance, repair, and other capital projects. Funding is intended to assist schools with a large number of students requiring subsidi...

GrantWatch ID#: 159591

Opportunity for USA Entities to Enter a Competition to Utilize AI to Improve Caregiving

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, teams, and individuals to compete for prizes related to the use of artificial intelligence to improve caregiving for older adults and people with disabilities. Successful applicants will devise AI t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229418
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Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies in Multiple States to Develop Plans that Add...

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies and organizations in multiple states to develop plans to address drought. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Applicants must be located in one of the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 182580

Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs for Amphibian Rescue Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation program leaders affiliated with an institution for projects to protect amphibians outside their natural habitat. Applicants must complete a conservation needs assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229007

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for an Amphibian Conservation Workshop

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying organizations to plan or attend a workshop related to amphibian conservation. Applicants must have obtained some financial support for the workshop prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229008

Grants to USA Community Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Sport Facilities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit community organizations and schools to build or renovate indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Funding is intended to support youth recreational activities by providing safer and more accessible spaces for organized sports. Special consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 215248

Grants to California Public and Private Entities to Develop Direct Air Capture Technologies

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California public and private entities to develop technologies that remove greenhouse gas emissions. Funding is intended for demonstration and pilot projects related to advanced direct air capture technologies to remove carbon dioxide gas from the enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 229040

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Planning Camp Character Development Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and charitable entities for character development programs in summer camps. Eligible uses of funds include planning for personnel and activities to develop or start a character-focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 229419

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Implement Character Development Programs in Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and government entities to implement character development programs in overnight and day camps. Funding is intended for applicants who are ready to implement a specific character project or program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229420

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Character Development Programs in Summer Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and government organizations to implement character development programs in summer camps. Eligible applicants serve as coordinators for six or more camps to implement on-site programs. Efforts may include staff training to implement a new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229421
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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

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Address Issues with Gene Therapies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, organizations, institutions, and corporations to develop datasets that can be used to predict the toxicity of specific types of gene therapy. This challenge is intended to use advanced computational methods to develop new ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 225422

Grants to California Nonprofits and CBOs to Promote the Adoption of Electric Vehicle Use

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to California nonprofit and community-based organizations to promote the adoption of electric vehicle use. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to provide consumer education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229322

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Environmental Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for environmental restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance organizational capacity to execute wetland restoration projects. Proposals demonstrating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178694
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Cooperative Agreement to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies ...

Deadline: 07/27/26

Cooperative agreement to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and governmental institutions to curb recruitment for terrorist activities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230194

Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Water Conservati...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and tribes in multiple states and territories for water conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. All...

GrantWatch ID#: 199061

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Cooperatives to Enhance Beef Processing

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201901

Grants to California Nonprofits, IHEs, Land Owners, and Agencies for Forest-Based Research

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to California public academic institutions, government agencies, tribal entities, private forest landowners, and non-profit organizations for research related to forest preservation. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for res...

GrantWatch ID#: 208503

Grants to USA IHEs to Conduct Scientific Research

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs to conduct scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research including astrophysics, earth science, planetary science, bio...

GrantWatch ID#: 222882

Grants to USA Medical and Nursing Schools for Nutrition Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA medical schools, residency programs and nursing programs to recognize and promote excellent nutrition education. Funding is intended to identify existing nutrition training programs and to develop new curricula that can be shared and used to train me...

GrantWatch ID#: 229941

Grants to California Tribes and Public and Private Entities for Hydrogen Production Solutions

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to California tribes, public entities, and private entities for establishing hydrogen production and storage facilities. Funding is intended for the establishment of hydrogen production plants located alongside storage solutions in order to reduce the costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 229962
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Grants to USA Entities to Assist Farmers in Adopting Conservation Practices

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and tribes to assist agricultural producers in adopting conservation practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186076
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Grants to USA Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals for Farming Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 129980

Grants to USA Publications and Literary Arts Organizations to Support Writers

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA publications and literary arts organizations to support creative writers. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before applying. Funding is intended for one-time, new projects that address challenges faced by literary arts nonprofit organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229958

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Improve the Education of Underserved Children

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribal governments for programs to improve the education of children in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204428

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Victims of Crime

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, victim service organizations, public agencies, and community coalitions for short-term community events that educate the public about crime victim rights and services. Eligible categories include public eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 155975
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits for Child and Youth Mental Health Programs

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to address the mental health needs of children and young adults. The purpose of this program is to increase access to care, promote mental health equity, reduce stigma, enable early identificat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195487
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Upgrade Agricultural Research Facilities

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to construct and improve agricultural research facilities. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations before applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 209222

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Addressing Lead Exposure

Deadline: 08/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers to fund new projects addressing lead exposure. Funding is intended to support research projects from a range of relevant disciplines, including but not limited to economics, public health, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 230836

Contract to a California Researcher to Investigate the Environmental Impact of Warehouses

Deadline: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Contract for services to a California researcher associated with an IHE to investigate the impact of warehouses on the environment. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. The goal of the funding is to research the patterns of truck activity and o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231014

Contract to a California Researcher to Investigate the Health Risks of Air Pollution

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Contract for services to a California researcher associated with an IHE to investigate the health implications of air pollution. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. The goal of the funding is to better understand the health impact of exposure ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231016

Grants to USA Tribal Governments, IHEs, and Organizations to Improve Internet Access

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA Tribal governments, Tribal IHEs, and Tribal organizations and corporations to expand access to internet services for native communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 196671

Grants to USA Native Entities for Programs and Projects to Foster Digital Equity

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA native entities, including Native Hawaiian organizations, Tribes, and Alaska entities for programs and projects to foster digital equity among Native populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 217326

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Water-Related Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, utilities, and government agencies for implementation, planning, and research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that address water-quality concerns in the southern area of the state. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230281

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to inherited and acquired bone marrow failure (BMF) disorders. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 230314

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230315

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/07/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230316

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Trauma Care...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for trauma care research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for hypothes...

GrantWatch ID#: 230498

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects to Develop Space Flight Technologies

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, governmental, and private organizations for projects to develop technologies related to space flight. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for technolog...

GrantWatch ID#: 229209

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Safety Training Programs for First Responders

Deadline: 08/04/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA government agency, Tribe, IHE, or for-profit, nonprofit, or faith-based organization for training programs to improve the safety of the general public and law enforcement officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 188072

Grants to California Health Professional Training Programs for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to California health professional training programs to develop and expand professional development for primary care physicians. Funding is available for the expansion of existing programs and the development of new programs. Priority will be given to progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 204465

Prizes for USA Individuals, Groups, and Organizations to Develop a Food System for Mars Space ...

Deadline: 08/14/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, and organizations to participate in a competition to develop a food system for space crews on Mars. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. The purpose of the competition is to encourage the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 226635

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Community Gardening Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for gardening projects that engage people with disabilities and seniors. Funding is intended for sustainable community gardening projects that include outreach to people with physical and intellect...

GrantWatch ID#: 229566
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for the Conservation of Wildlife and Ha...

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and initiatives that promote the conservation of wildlife and habitats in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a draft proposal prior to applying. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177533
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Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies to Address Illicit Drug Distribution

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to USA and territories state law enforcement agencies to increase capacity to address the distribution and abuse of illicit substances. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for law enforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 155699
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Be a Central Resource on Reproductive Health

Deadline: 07/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization or agency to act as a central resource on female reproductive conditions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230461
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Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Forensic Healthcare

Deadline: 07/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, businesses, agencies, tribes, IHEs, and CBOs for projects that improve access to medical forensic examinations for women and girl survivors of sexual assault. Funding supports data collection, reporting, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 230552

How to Find & Apply for Nonprofit Grants in California

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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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