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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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1,816 grants found

Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote and Support the Welfare of Dogs

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to promote and support canine education and canine care. The Funding Source strongly encourages grant requests for general operating support. Program support will also be considered. Small, program-...

GrantWatch ID#: 146845

Awards to USA and Canada Organizations for Contributions to Mental Health Care for Minorities

Deadline: 01/31/27

Awards to USA and Canada mental health and wellness organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve mental health care for minorities. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of minority mental health ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 152301

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the World

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 179983

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community-Based Programs Related to Food and Nutrition

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Priority is given to organizations with projects that impact and occur in or near communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 196043

Grants to USA Middle Schools for Music Education and Senior Outreach

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA middle schools for music education programs that have a community service component. Grants to USA middle schools for music education programs that have a community service component. Students at recipient schools will perform for and engage in perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 198194

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Native American Tribes for Programs to Benefit Troubled and At-Ri...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American Tribes for programs and initiatives that benefit troubled and at-risk youth. Funding may be requested to support general operations, capacity-building projects, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200921

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Expand Instruction in Integrative Medic...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to further the instruction of integrative medicine. The purpose of funding is to help medical schools and residency programs expand educational programming that teaches integrative medicine. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214566

Grants to USA Nonprofits Focused on Housing Issues for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations focused on housing issues for projects that will benefit the local community. Eligible nonprofits must be nominated by a title industry professional. Applicants should have a proven history of community service projects, in pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 215438

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Hospitals, Families, and Individuals for Activities that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217542

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Activities that will Help Pro...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and activities that will help protect first responders. Funding may be requested for equipment, training, repairs, and any other activities that will help protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 218103

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Safeguard Citizen Health

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to safeguard citizen health. Priority areas of interest include mental health and substance use disorders. Funding is available for activities on both a national and local level. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226060

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Labs, IHEs, and Hospitals for Research...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit labs, hospitals, and IHEs for postdoctoral research programs related to Fragile X syndrome. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. The program aims to advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139422

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Archery Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for archery programs. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives with the potential to drive significant, lasting positive change. The grant aims to reach a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Grants to California Nonprofits for Youth Programs, Education, and Community Support

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support youth development and education, including in-school and out-of-school programs, vocational education, and early childhood care and education. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175740

Grants to USA Cancer Institutes and Medical Schools for Cancer Research to Improve Patient Out...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA cancer institutes and medical schools for cancer research to improve patient outcomes. The purpose of funding is to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Funding is intended for research related to cancers that affect women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217615

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Charitable Programs in Animal Welfare, Women's Health and Safety,...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and initiatives. Funding is intended for the focus areas of animal welfare, addiction prevention and early intervention, strengthening families, and improving the health, welfare, and safety of women an...

GrantWatch ID#: 218972

Grants to California, New York City, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Nevada Nonprofits to Suppo...

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to California, New York City, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Nevada nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of underserved populations in eligible areas. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent as a first step. Focus areas include visual impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221280

Competition for USA Individuals, Teams, and Entities for Innovative RNA Research

Deadline: 02/01/27

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and entities to compete for prizes for innovative RNA research. Funding is intended to discover new technologies that will target RNA as a way to combat human medical conditions. The goal of this funding is to bolster the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 229148

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979

Grants to California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Support Operations and Programming

Deadline: 02/04/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to support operations and programming in eligible locations. Funding may be used for administrative and operating expenses as well as for in-person, virtual, and online programs that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 150717

Grants to USA IHEs for Teaching and Research Careers of Young Scientists

Deadline: 02/04/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs to support the teaching careers and research efforts of faculty members in the early stage of their careers in the chemical sciences. Eligible nominees will have demonstrated contributions of significant knowledge and education-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 181702

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for multidisciplinary scientific research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212812

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Neural Research

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for neural research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229346

Grants to California, Idaho, and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs

Deadline: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to California, Idaho, and Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, museums, and governmental institutions in eligible regions for programs that promote children's literacy. Eligible programs are those that increase reading, writing, and STEM...

GrantWatch ID#: 165021

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Writing

Deadline: 02/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453

Grants to USA Eligible Nonprofits for Medical Research

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA eligible nonprofit organizations for medical research. Funding is intended to support mental health research, particularly research that relates to schizophrenia. Applicants must be educational or scientific organizations that specialize in mental he...

GrantWatch ID#: 220290

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support direct service programs or general operating support for the organization. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226438

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Research Experiences to S...

Deadline: 03/17/27 LOI Date: 02/17/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to provide research experiences to students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage people to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215142

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Productions and Presentations in the Field of Architecture

Deadline: 02/25/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for productions and presentations that focus on the field of architecture. Funding may be used for projects including public programs, new media projects, publications, films, and exhibitions. Grant funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 177777

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Grants to California Nonprofit and Public Organizations to Improve the Lives of Women and Chil...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit and public benefit organizations in eligible locations for projects that improve the lives of local women and children. Funding is intended to provide girls and women with access to the training and education necessar...

GrantWatch ID#: 149888

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Law Enforcement, Protection, and Education

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and activities that promote environmental law enforcement, protection, and education throughout the state. The purpose of the grant program is to mitigate consumer exposure to to...

GrantWatch ID#: 178915

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Projects to Enhance Their Capacity

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects to enhance their capacity. Funding is intended to support improvements in fundraising, financial planning, leadership, governance, and strategic planning. The Fund is comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 213501

Grants to California Catholic Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Children

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to California Catholic nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: education, health, human services, and religion. Applicants must be charitable organizations o...

GrantWatch ID#: 219875

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Christian Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit Christian residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support people in need such as elderly women, people with infirmities who do not have a support network, and other people in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220223

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services Programs ...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capacity building, scholarships to allow children of low-income families to continue on to higher education, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220226

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Program areas may include arts and culture, health and human services, public benefit, education, religion, and the environment. Applicants must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 220261

Grants to California Nonprofits for Health and Human Services Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations for health and human services programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable programs. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 220333

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools to Help Students Succeed in College

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public and private schools in eligible communities to help students prepare for and graduate from college. Funding is intended for educational projects and programs that benefit K-12 students. Activities must take p...

GrantWatch ID#: 150488

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Arts and Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative initiatives to improve lives. Applicants must complete an eligibility form prior to completing the full application. Funding is intended for creative and innovative arts, education, and science programs or proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 169237

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915

In-Kind Professional Support to USA Entities for Local Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181356

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

Deadline: 03/01/27

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'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Research Studies and Career Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA engineers and scientists at IHEs for research support and professional development. Funding is intended to assist scholars at the associate professor rank (or equivalent) in significantly improving and advancing their research program and career path...

GrantWatch ID#: 204477

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Medical Research

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for medical research. Funding is intended for medical research on a wide variety of topics. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Applicants will receive an e...

GrantWatch ID#: 220189

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for People with Disabilities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services for people with physical disabilities and/or vision impairments. Funding is intended to improve the lives of people with disabilities across the nation. Preference will...

GrantWatch ID#: 220190
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