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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 Canada, Israel, and International Jewish Organizations to Increase Security

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada, Israel, and International Jewish institutions and community organizations, including Jewish schools, synagogues, and community centers, to increase security. Funding is intended to assist Jewish institutions around the world so that Jewish commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 164114

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Children from Underserved and Low-Inco...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit children from underserved and low-income backgrounds. Eligible organizations are those seeking to build, expand, or add to a small library, as well as those presenting new books for children to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 164232

Grants to USA Organizations, Fire Departments, and Individuals to Respond to Fires and Other D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as we...

GrantWatch ID#: 164234

Grants to USA Organizations and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Eligible Native Tribes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit eligible native populations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives to enrich, enhance, and promote the overall well-being and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164343

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Society

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit society. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, democracy, civil liberties, environment, Jewish Community, and reproductive health and rights. Some foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 164373

Grants to USA Nonprofit Shelters to Accommodate the Pets of Victims of Domestic Abuse

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit shelters that provide housing for victims of domestic violence and their pets. Funding is intended for operational support or capital improvements specifically related to the maintenance and housing of pets. Grants are also given to nonprof...

GrantWatch ID#: 164603

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies for Safety Equipment and Training to Protect Officers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for safety equipment and training initiatives that enhance officer protection. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of protective equipment and, in certain cases, training resources that im...

GrantWatch ID#: 164652

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary proposal prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs and projects that focus on health and wellness, basic needs, disabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 164770

Grants to California Organizations to Protect the Public from Toxic Substances

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California grassroots organizations and regional, national, and state organizations for programs that reduce the usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals. Funding is intended for general operating support or to support new or ongoing projects that protect ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165034

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities Focusing on Education, Youth Development, and Mentorsh...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit children and youth throughout the country. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, youth development, and mentorship. The goal of the program is to help children and youth becom...

GrantWatch ID#: 165039

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to directly benefit young people and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and career r...

GrantWatch ID#: 165145

Grants to USA Municipal and Nonprofit Organizations for Animal Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA municipal and nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts that support animals and pet owners. Funding is intended for emergency supplies and equipment, veterinary care, urgent temporary repairs to facilities, and supplemental staffing and vo...

GrantWatch ID#: 165776

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 165869

In-Kind Donations of Children's Books to USA Rural Libraries Affected by Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of new books valued at $800 to USA libraries in rural areas that have been impacted by natural disasters. Applicants must contact the funding source in order to apply. Eligible libraries are those intending to rebuild or enhance their children's ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165910

Grants to California Nonprofits and Public Schools for Community Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in eligible regions for community services that benefit children, youth, and families. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 166064

Grants to California and Hawaii Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California and Hawaii nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community benefit projects that address educational, environmental, and societal issues. Eligible programs include, but are not limited to the following focus areas: children's health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 166176

Grants to Oregon and California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programming, Capital, and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes in eligible locations to support programs, capital projects, and organizational expenses. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 166199

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Capacity Building and Pla...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations for capacity-building projects that strengthen community impact in eligible locations. Funding is intended for leadership development, strategic planning, conference attendance, and the hiring...

GrantWatch ID#: 166200

Grants to California Organizations to Improve Healthcare Delivery for Low-Income Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations to improve healthcare delivery for impoverished populations. Certain applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve systems of care for state residents, with an emph...

GrantWatch ID#: 166552

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Mental and Emotional Health in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote mental and emotional health and well-being for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for the development and creation of continuous and equitable opportunities to acc...

GrantWatch ID#: 166658

In-Kind Donations of Computer Equipment to USA Schools and Nonprofits to Enhance PreK-12 Educa...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of computer equipment to USA and territories PreK-12 schools and educational nonprofit organizations. The goal of this program is to ensure that modern computer technology is present in every classroom throughout the country so that all children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166682

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits for programs in the area of alcohol and substance abuse prevention and education. The purpose of funding is to support opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder prevention programs and activities. Emphasis is placed on programs targetin...

GrantWatch ID#: 167235

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Culture, Social Services, and Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit youth. Previously funded grants include the establishment of endowment scholarships at universities and other educational institutions. The Board seeks to grant funds to organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167659

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for a broad range of activities benefitting communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Program areas include human services, education, health and medicine, and arts a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167763

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Eye Care Services and Education and Str...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations to advance eye health care and education and to strengthen communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs that impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 168042

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects Related to Health and Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, including associations, hospitals, universities, and support groups, for innovative projects in the area of patient services and for charitable events related to healthcare and social services. Eligible projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 169063

In-Kind Donations of Equipment and Training to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Create...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 169156

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects that Address Emergency Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations for activities that address emergency needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that assist organizations as they face a one-time, critical challenge. Eligible project examples...

GrantWatch ID#: 169716

Grants to California Organizations in Eligible Locations for Activities that Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations in eligible locations to support a broad range of activities that benefit the local community. To qualify, the applicant must be able to demonstrate how the program or project will contribute to the community and help fulfill the...

GrantWatch ID#: 170164

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Municipalities for Book Publication

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and municipalities to support efforts to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subjects of art, architecture and design; cultural history, the cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 170317

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in the Areas of Human Services, Health, Education, and C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of human services, health, education, and children. The primary focus of funding is to benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 171975

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Services to Benefit Vulnerable Children and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit vulnerable children and families. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Program focus areas include basic needs, workforce readiness, out-of-school educational opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172551

Grants to Multiple USA States and England Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Locations for Edu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Texas, California, Washington, DC, and England nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations for programs to improve education in disadvantaged communities. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 172940

Grants to New York City and California Nonprofits for Multi-Generational Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City and California nonprofit organizations for multi-generational programs in eligible locations. Funding is available for project support, general operating expenses, and capital projects. Eligible applicants must be located in or have signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173676

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Benefit Underserved Youth and Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for direct services to underserved youth and children. A Letter of Inquiry must precede submission of a full application. Programs should integrate the values of courage, respect, innovation, integrity...

GrantWatch ID#: 173680

Grants to California Nonprofits to Advance Health Equity in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and events that promote health equity in eligible areas. Eligible requests may include but are not limited to health fairs, annual fundraisers, and community health projects. New applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173739

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended to address needs in the areas of community, education, health, recreation, social services, environment, and culture....

GrantWatch ID#: 173781

Grants to USA LEAs and IHEs to Support School Communities Following Serious Disruptive Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA local education agencies and institutions of higher education to assist the school community in restoring a learning environment following a serious disruptive event. Schools may request short-term assistance to address an acute need as well as longe...

GrantWatch ID#: 173824

Grants to International Individuals and Organizations for Projects to Protect Farm Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for early-stage animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support projects that protect farm animals, with a particular preference for anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 173825

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits Staff, Artists, Creatives, and Cultural Practitioners and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit arts organization staff, artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners and producers in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended for activities that hone business skills, build administrative cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 173827

Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Develop Community Facilities in Rural Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Eligible u...

GrantWatch ID#: 174366

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies to Supplement Librar...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. The books must be chosen in person by a representative at the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 174863

In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to supply reading material to underserved communities. The program is intended to provide books to communities, libraries, and schools throughout the world. The purpose of the book do...

GrantWatch ID#: 174877

In-Kind Grants of Networking Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology equipment to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The grant is intended to assist or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175303

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and Groups for In-School Educational Music Pe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in-school educational music programs. Although the Foundation appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music. Live ensemble demonstrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176897

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Japanese Art and Cultural Performances and E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance understanding of Japanese art and culture through events such as performances, exhibitions, film screenings, and lectures. Funding will be given for publicity fees, printing costs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178019

In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Music Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and receive approval to submit an application. Funding is intended for applicants providing free or low-cost music in...

GrantWatch ID#: 178253

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies for Costs Related to Purchasing and Training Police Dogs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,500 to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for acquiring skilled and efficient police dogs. Funding is intended to assist police departments with the overwhelming costs needed to acquire a trained canine. Funding may be used to help cov...

GrantWatch ID#: 178293
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