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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 and Canada High School Math Teachers to Develop Math Teaching Materials

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada high school mathematics teachers to develop curriculum that connects math instruction to other disciplines. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for the development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 231152

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Develop Math Lessons for Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada teachers to develop lessons that teach math concepts to students with disabilities in grades 2-8. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development of en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231153

Grants to USA and Canada Teams of Teachers to Create Math Teaching Materials

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada teams of elementary and post-secondary teachers to create and edit mathematics teaching materials. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for collaborative curriculum developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231154

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers and Math Coaches for Math Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA and Canada elementary school teachers, math teachers, and math coaches for professional development opportunities in mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for colleg...

GrantWatch ID#: 231155

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Improve Math Outcomes for Underachieving Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada PK-6 classroom teachers and teams of teachers to develop mathematics curriculum that improves outcomes for underachieving students. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. This grant support...

GrantWatch ID#: 231156

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Improve Math Outcomes for Underachieving High School Stud...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada grade 6-12 classroom teachers and teams of teachers to develop mathematics curriculum that improves outcomes for underachieving students. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. This grant s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231157

Grants to USA and Canada Schools to Improve Math Education for Multilingual Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada schools for professional development to improve mathematics education for multilingual students in grades PK-12. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for projects to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231158

Grants to USA and Canada PK-8 Teachers to Develop Geometry Lessons

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada PK-8 school teachers to develop geometry lessons. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The purpose of the grant is to develop activities that demonstrate the application of geometry in al...

GrantWatch ID#: 231159

Scholarships to USA and Canada Prek-5 Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada PreK-5 teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231160

Scholarships to USA and Canada Grade 6-8 Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada grade 6-8 teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231161

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada high school teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231162

Grants to USA and Canada Educator Teams for College Math Preparatory Classes

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada teams of high school math teachers and IHE educators for college preparatory classes in mathematics. At least one team member must be a member of the funding source's organization. The programs must be designed to assist st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231163

Grants to USA and Canada PK-12 School Staff for Professional Development in Math Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada teachers, administrators, and coaches at PK-12 schools for professional development related to teaching math. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for educational programming ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231164

Grants to USA and Canada Prek-5 Teachers for Math Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada PreK-5 teachers for professional development related to teaching mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for programs that improve teacher competence and imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 231165

Grants to USA and Canada Grade 6-8 Teachers for Math Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada grade 6-8 teachers for professional development related to teaching mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for programs that improve teacher competence and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231167

Grants to USA and Canada High School Staff for Professional Development in Math Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada high school staff for professional development related to teaching mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for programs that improve teacher competence and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231168

Grants to California Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Community Artistic Pro...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, art collectives, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and city agencies for community artistic projects in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance public areas, promote community connections, and fost...

GrantWatch ID#: 231717

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing-Related Educational Outreach Programs

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational outreach programs to combat housing discrimination. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the planning and...

GrantWatch ID#: 160250

Grants to California Nonprofits for Youth Arts Programs

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for arts training programs for underserved youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for performing arts education, training, apprenticeship, and internship programs for youth between the ages of 8 and 17. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 164659

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Enforce Fair Housing Practices

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities to enforce fair housing practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects to address fair housing inquiries and complaints,...

GrantWatch ID#: 171997

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects in the Fields of Arts and the Environment

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects in the fields of arts and the environment. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage communication and cooperation between professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 180489

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Programs and Services that Improve Mental Health Outc...

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, including schools and agencies, for educational programs related to improving mental health. Funding is intended for innovative activities and projects that promote the science of interpersonal relationships....

GrantWatch ID#: 197641

Grants to USA Investigators Associated with IHEs for Projects to Diversify Online Resources

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA investigators associated with IHEs for new projects to improve the availability of digital resources to humanities scholars. The purpose of funding is to promote racial and social justice in the field of academia. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 199922

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal Nations to Enable AI Access ...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal Nations to make existing scientific data accessible to Artificial Intelligence. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application...

GrantWatch ID#: 231628

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Create AI Infrastructure

Deadline: 11/04/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research laboratories to create infrastructure that will increase access to AI resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 231791

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and Artists to Create Original Artwork

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179287

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and IHEs for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and institutions of higher education for studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended for research that will improve health outcomes for people living with Type 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 212219

Fellowships to California Postdoctoral Researchers for Human Disease Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to California postdoctoral researchers affiliated with qualifying medical schools for research projects in the treatment, prevention, and cure of human diseases. The purpose of the fellowship program is to enable fellows to pursue leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219109

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Senior Faculty for Preliminary Melanoma Research Proj...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior faculty affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for preliminary research projects addressing melanoma. Funding is intended for high-risk and high-reward projects that lack preliminary data. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223390

Grants and Loans to USA and Canada Jewish Organizations for Projects to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and loans to USA and Canada Jewish organizations for projects to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for new projects in the focus areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231890

Grants to California Jewish Organizations and Camps for Projects to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California Jewish organizations and camps in eligible regions for projects to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended to assist organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 231891

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries for Bibliographical and Library Aids

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, libraries, associations, and organizations to compile scholarly library resource lists serving United States library patrons. Examples of lists include indexes, reading lists, webliographies and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174274

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement a Computer Science Program

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to improve computer science programming. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and teacher training courses. The goal of the program is to empower students with in-demand knowledge and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 204921

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for High School Engineering Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public schools and charter schools in multiple states to provide engineering programming for high school students. Funding is intended to cover participation costs and teacher training fees. The goal of the program is to offer students the opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204923

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Provide STEM Programming for PreK-5 Students

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to provide STEM programming for PreK-5th grade students. Funding is intended to cover participation fees and teacher training courses. Schools must meet minimum requirements for the percentage of free and...

GrantWatch ID#: 204930

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Create Computer Science Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public, private, and charter schools in multiple states to create computer science courses that benefit underserved communities. At least half of the students in the schools or school districts must be enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210971

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA schools in multiple states to implement STEM units for middle school students. Funding is intended to cover the necessary materials, technology, and teacher training to provide high-quality STEM education. Schools must be located in eligible regions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211545

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States for Engineering Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public high schools in multiple states to enhance STEM curriculum with additional engineering courses. Funding is intended for equipment, technology, and teacher training expenses associated with this curriculum expansion. Schools must be located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211560

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States to Implement Engineering Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public, private, and charter high schools in multiple states to implement engineering courses. Schools must serve a majority of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Schools must be located in California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 211567

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for Middle School-Level STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA charter, public, and private schools in multiple states for middle-school STEM programs that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to offset program costs, including teacher training and necessary technology purchases. Schools must hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 211581

Grants to USA Public Schools in Multiple States for High-Quality PreK-5 STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public schools in multiple states to implement high-quality PreK-5 STEM programs. Funding is intended for teacher training, supplies, and technology needs associated with elementary school STEM education. Schools must be located in eligible communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 211589

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement high-quality middle school STEM programs. Eligible expenses include supplies, equipment, program fees, and technology purchases. Schools must meet minimum requirements for the percentage of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 211591

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for STEM Programs for Grades PreK-5

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public, private, and charter schools in multiple states to implement or expand STEM programs for grades PreK-5. Schools must serve a majority of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Schools must be located in California, Georgia, Illinois,...

GrantWatch ID#: 211593

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for STEM Courses at the Middle School Level

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington public and charter schools in eligible counties for STEM courses at the middle school level. Funding is intended to offset costs such as teacher t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216382

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Yiddish and Secular Jewish Culture

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219153

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for High School Engineering Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states for programs to implement engineering curriculum in high schools. Funding is intended for expenses related to teacher training, computers, tablets, equipment, supplies, and participation fees. Eligible sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223619

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement STEM Programs at the PreK-5 Level

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement innovative STEM programs at the PreK-5 level. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curricula. Priority is given to schools...

GrantWatch ID#: 223648

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for High-Quality Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement high-quality STEM programs at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover participation costs, technology needs, equipment, supplies, and teacher training. Priority is given to scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 223649

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States for Computer Science Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter high schools in multiple states for computer science courses in eligible locations. Schools with a high-need student population will be given priority. Funding is intended for teacher training, technology, and equipment. Eligible s...

GrantWatch ID#: 224188
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