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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 Organizations to Support Mathematics Projects for Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member organizations to support the activities of mathematics teachers to enhance learning of mathematics in schools. The purpose of the program is to promote original mathematics related pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231192

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Mathematics Projects for PreK-12 Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member organizations to support the activities of PreK-12 mathematics teachers. The purpose of the program is to promote creative mathematics related projects that address the needs of the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 231193

Grants to USA and Canada Student Organizations for Math Projects for Student Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member student organizations to support the activities of pre-service mathematics teachers. The purpose of the program is to promote original mathematics related projects that address the ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 231194

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and school districts for programs and projects that promote healthy lifestyles in eligible regions. Focus areas include community health and wellness, youth physical activity and fitness, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 231848

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for the Production a...

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 05/16/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 217253

Grants to California and Florida Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to California and Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support health and human services programs. Special consideration will be given to applicants that assist and work w...

GrantWatch ID#: 220237

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Animal Welfare Activities

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support shelters, rescue groups, and organizations. Eligible applicants work for the placement, care, and life improvement of senior dogs, dogs rescued from negle...

GrantWatch ID#: 227087

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Recreational Activities for Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Eligible expenses include registration fees, equipment, facilities, and housing. Priority will be given to programs that serve low-income or economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 153362

Grants to USA Individuals, Organizations, and Institutions to Preserve Amateur Video

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, organizations, and institutions to preserve home and amateur film and video and transfer those materials to digital format. The program's vision is to preserve the histories of local culture and make these materials avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 162322

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Services that Support Holocaust Sur...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to provide services for elderly Holocaust survivors. Funding is intended for a range of services including socialization programs, emergency assistance, health and medical-related services, transportation, foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209373

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Promote Cancer Research

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA academic institutions and nonprofit entities to promote cancer research. Funding is intended to serve as seed money that allows junior faculty members to initiate new research projects. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development o...

GrantWatch ID#: 213596

Grants to USA Community-Based Organizations for Educational Development Programs Related to Fl...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA community-based organizations for educational development programs related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support scholarships and grants that cover registration fees for events that provide educational opportunities. Priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 215123

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Spiritual Development, Healthcare, Education, and Improving Livin...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects. Focus areas for funding include spiritual development, healthcare, education, and improving living conditions for vulnerable residents. Priority is given to organizations i...

GrantWatch ID#: 216846

Grants to California Nonprofits for Local Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to California nonprofits for local community programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of animal welfare, arts, children, community, environment, communications, and health services. Grants will be made to local organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 216933

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assist Amputee US Military Veterans and to Improve Society in Sout...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that are working to assist amputee military veterans, and to California nonprofits endeavoring to improve society in Southern California. Funding is intended for nonprofits throughout the country that offer repair and care for...

GrantWatch ID#: 219859

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Elderly, Young, and Visua...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the elderly, young, and visually impaired. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following program areas: education, health, and human services. Grants must benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 220183

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range of Initiatives to Benef...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: arts, culture, humanities, the environment, education, animal...

GrantWatch ID#: 220241

Grant to a California Nonprofit to Support Medical Research

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grant of $5,000 to a California nonprofit organization to support medical research. Funding is intended only for medical research that will be used for scientific, educational, and/or medical purposes. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220263

Grants to USA Nonprofit Hockey Associations to Increase Participation in the Sport of Hockey b...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit registered hockey associations for programs that develop the sport of hockey for young girls. Funding is intended for equipment, marketing, advertising, ice, and other expenses. The purpose of the program is to increase participation in hoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220963

Grants to USA CBOs for Educational Initiatives to Benefit the Floriculture Industry

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA community-based organizations for educational initiatives to promote and improve the production of flowers. Preference is given to programs that enhance or identify educational opportunities for youth and have a national scope. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 221076

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects and Programs to Protect the Floriculture Industry

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA organizations for projects and programs to benefit the floriculture industry. Funding is intended for a variety of programs including education, resources, research, and more. Preference may be given to projects that have a national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221077

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life in local communities. Applicants must include an endorsement letter with their application. Funding is intended for new projects and programs that will imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 231729

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop Resources that Advance Bi...

Deadline: 06/14/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222170

Award to a USA or Canada Residency Program in Recognition of Innovative Education in Psychiatry

Deadline: 06/30/27

Award to a USA or Canada psychiatric education program in recognition of innovative methods to train medical students, residents, mental health professionals, physicians, and community members. Recipients will receive a certificate and a grant. A representative fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 153304

Grants to USA Community Colleges, Trade Schools, and IHEs to Provide Scholarships for Manufact...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to USA community colleges, trade schools, and IHEs to provide scholarships for manufacturing training programs. The purpose of the program is to enhance interest in manufacturing-based careers and increase the availability of skilled workers in the manufact...

GrantWatch ID#: 199369

Grants to California and South Dakota Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to California and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include religion, education, health, the arts and, human services. Funding priorities include programs that serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 219565

Grants to California Nonprofits for Charitable Activities Benefiting Local Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, health, human services, arts, culture, humanities, environment, animals, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219869

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Children from Vulnerable Populations

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit children from vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the program areas of health and human services. The goal of the grants is to benefit underprivileged childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220203

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Israeli Citizens and Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Educ...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote the welfare of Israeli citizens and grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for educational programming in eligible locations. Grants for Israel are primarily focused on caring for the sick or agi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220227

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Vulnerable Children and Youth

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit vulnerable children and youth. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health, and human services. The goal of the program is to benefit children with physical or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220296

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, religious, literary, and scientific purposes. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty and programs to assist veterans ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213436

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 07/14/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to California nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth arts and education; senior activities; and workforce housing and hom...

GrantWatch ID#: 215703

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives to directly benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and research that help ensure the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional welfare of young people. Grants...

GrantWatch ID#: 172880

Award to a USA or International Individual or Organization for Contributions in Education

Deadline: 07/15/27

Award of $100 to a USA, Canada, or international organization or individual for outstanding contributions in traditional cultural education. This award is intended to recognize a developed work that effectively inspires K–12 educators or students to engage with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222513

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/28/27

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Research Projects and Educational Prog...

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support research and education related to cancer. Funding is intended for research projects focusing on cancer causes, care, and treatment, as well as for educational programs on cancer prevention...

GrantWatch ID#: 219854

Grants to California Nonprofits to Assist Older Adults, Economically Disadvantaged Residents, ...

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that benefit seniors, economically disadvantaged residents, and dogs. Funding is intended for projects that promote the medical, legal, nutritional, and other needs and general welfa...

GrantWatch ID#: 219858

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Human Services and Medical Research and Grants to California Nonp...

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in human services and medical research and grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs in animal welfare and education in eligible regions. There are no geographic limitations for medical research an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220229

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs for Research that will Commercially Benefit the Floral Indus...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for research that will commercially benefit the floral industry. Funding is intended for projects that will identify challenges within the industry and work to solve them. Funded researchers will be expected to disseminate their f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209139

Grants to California Nonprofits for Inititaives to Improve the Quality of Life for State Resid...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for stat residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including culture, conservation, sports, economic opportunity, animal rescue, fitness and health, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 215734

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Support the Inclusion of Undergraduate Students in Scient...

Deadline: 08/18/27

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal governments to support the inclusion of undergraduate students in scientific research projects. Funding is intended to get more students interested in pursuing careers in engineering and science by giving the...

GrantWatch ID#: 211763

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Immigrant Welfare

Deadline: 04/26/28

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant related issues. Priority is given to organizations that create innovative solutions for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and unaccompan...

GrantWatch ID#: 157409

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Reduce Social Inequality and Promote Environmental Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote environmental solutions. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial, economic, and environmental justice, including addressing wealth gaps, access to capital, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 123756

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy on a Varie...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy on a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

In-Kind Donations to USA Schools and IHEs in Multiple States to Advance Digital Equity for Stu...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of technology and internet service to USA schools, colleges, and universities in multiple states to advance digital equity for students. Eligible applicants are located in the funding source's service area in the following states: Alabama, Alaska...

GrantWatch ID#: 126950

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Medical Procedures to Benefit Rescue Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for medical procedures to benefit rescue animals and place them for adoption. Funding is intended for procedures that will benefit animals who have suffered abuse or neglect. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132697

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to California Child and Adult Care Centers to Provide Participants With Healthy Meals a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, licensed adult day care centers, child care centers, and after-school programs to supply nutritious meals and snacks. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 134908

Sponsorships to California Organizations for Events, Activities, and Trainings to Benefit Youn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to California organizations for events, activities, and trainings in eligible regions that benefit young children ages 0-5 and their families. Funded activities are those in the areas of family education events, fundraising events, community events, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 136974
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