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

Explore 1,816 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 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 spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to support health-related research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 224995

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Tribal Governments, IHEs, an...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, Tribal governments, IHEs, and government agencies for medical research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 224996

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Scientific Research Uti...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for mentored scientific research utilizing human subjects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 224997

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research Projects Utilizi...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for health research projects utilizing clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224998

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research and Mentorship b...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentoring and research projects conducted by mid-career health researchers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 225004

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mid-Career Clinical Investigator...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mid-career clinical investigators pursuing patient-oriented research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be c...

GrantWatch ID#: 225006

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Quantitative Health Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to support health research conducted by investigators with quantitative technical and scientific backgrounds. Applicants are advised that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225009

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to guide postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers on their way to becoming independent. Applicants are advised to complete req...

GrantWatch ID#: 225010

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments to assist postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers in pursuing independent research careers. Applicants are advised to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 225011

Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Number of Professionals Trained in Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to increase the number of professionals trained in cancer research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230285

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Postdoctoral Career Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and agencies for postdoctoral career development initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for programs that prepare post...

GrantWatch ID#: 230419

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses to Protect Water Habi...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Clinical Trial or...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for biomedical research projects involving clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221118

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Training

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical research training. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 224973

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research Experiences fo...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for postdoctorate audiologists to have mentored research experiences that do not include clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 224979

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored experimental human studies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 224981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expectation is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224982

Grants to California Nonprofits for Gardening and Horticulture Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects that promote gardening, horticulture education, and the enhancement of public or historic spaces in Folsom. Funding is intended to expand knowledge and appreciation of horticulture, support educational init...

GrantWatch ID#: 150731

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, Partnerships, Groups and Individuals for Projects to ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, community partnerships and groups, and individuals for projects that preserve and promote Indian culture in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 152357

Grants to California Organizations for Community Projects to Restore or Conserve Wild Bird Hab...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to California organizations for community programs to conserve or restore habitats and protect species in eligible regions. Funding will be awarded in the areas of the study and protection of wild birds, environmental education, and communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 165018

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Districts, and Tribes for Projects that Enhance Wat...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, resource conservation districts, and tribes for projects that enhance the water quality of designated watersheds and their ecosystems. Priority will be given to projects that benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 172457

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Fitness Programs to Improve the Health of Children and Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the health of children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts that reduce participation barriers and promote inclusive opportunities within the running community. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172484

Grants to California and Ohio Nonprofits to Promote the Benefits of Being in Nature

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote the benefits of being in nature. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Successful proposals are immersive, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174270

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

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Assist Women in Crisis

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that serve women in crisis in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that assist women in improving their mental, emotional, and physical health and well being. Funds may be used for activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 175479

Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific Nonprofits for Environmental ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176044

Grants to USA Tribes to Enhance Public Safety and Provide Victim Services

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA tribal governments to enhance the safety of residents and provide services to victims. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Focus areas include Tribal justice systems, children's justice, adult tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178270

Grants to USA IHEs for Education Related to Agricultural and Food Sciences

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 181100

Grants to USA and Canada Academic Faculty for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 03/18/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada academic faculty at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research related to pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to support projects with the po...

GrantWatch ID#: 184362

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Prevent the Abuse of C...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to prevent the abuse of children and youth. Applicants must submit a concept note prior to applying. Funding is intended for a variety of projects including improving safety for chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 213948

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Entities to Promote Speculative Fiction

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, churches, municipal organizations, and individuals for projects to promote writing in the speculative fiction genre. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including semina...

GrantWatch ID#: 217974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers, Organizations, and Charities for Medical...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic researchers, scientific and educational organizations, and public charities for research projects. International applicants must contact the funder prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to foster r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219160

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Help Residents Succeed and Contribute to So...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to help residents succeed and contribute to society. Funding priorities include community, education, health and social services, and medical and scientific research. The majority of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221073

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE Faculty That Are Engaged in Chinese Studies to Su...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE faculty that are engaged in Chinese studies to support research and writing or a sabbatical. Funding is intended to support humanities and social science projects in the focus area of Chinese civilization. Priority will...

GrantWatch ID#: 225790

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators Affiliated with IHEs for Archaeological...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators affiliated with IHEs for archaeological research. Funding is intended for active archaeological fieldwork, particularly excavations in regions central to the emergence of early civilizations, with related anal...

GrantWatch ID#: 225981

Grants to California Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community projects, performing and visual arts, events, and community partnerships. Activities are intended to foster community spirit an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226874

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 183781

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Institutions for Job Syndrome Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions for research projects related to Job Syndrome. Funding is intended to support research on the treatments for, and causes of Job Syndrome and its related pulmonary complications. The purpose of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 184366

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative exploratory biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215197

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 215603

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

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, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research studies related to implementing health interventions. Applicants must submit an LO...

GrantWatch ID#: 217702

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Proteins Associated ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research on proteins associated with rare diseases. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217705

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for novel, exploratory health-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for novel...

GrantWatch ID#: 218346

Grants to Nonprofits in Multiple States for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve educational outcomes for children in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal.Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220024

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects addressing issues related to human genomic or genetic research. Required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 221128

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131
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