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

Explore 1,811 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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1,811 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Engagement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community engagement projects. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of housing, clean water and sanitation, workforce, and economic well-being in eligible locations. Programs should provide solutions to soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 221183

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Community-Oriented Projects and Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for community-oriented projects and events. Funding is intended to encourage community members to engage in initiatives in the areas of the environment, health, education, and the arts. The funding source cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 221185

Grants to California Municipalities for Community Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California municipalities for community development activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for beautification and infrastructure projects for the region's recreational, cultural, environmental, and historical facilities. The purpose of the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221256

Grants to California Municipalities for Events to Attract Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California municipalities for events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract tourists, increase overnight stays, encourage longer visits, and promote return visits. The purpose of the program is to incorporate tourism branding into local even...

GrantWatch ID#: 221258

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Animal-Assisted Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for animal-assisted programs. Eligible programs include animal-assisted therapy programs, animal-assisted activity programs, and service dogs. The purpose of the program is to support endeavors that are mutually beneficial to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221268

Grants to USA Wilderness Stewardship Groups for Organizational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA wilderness stewardship groups for organizational support. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help newly formed groups get up and running, help established groups...

GrantWatch ID#: 221274

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Youth-Oriented Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented programs. Funding is intended for programs that focus on the development, welfare, health, and education of the world's young people. Proposals should take into account the funder's belief t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221361

Awards to USA Individuals and Organizations to Recognize Their Acts of Civil Bravery

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations to recognize their acts of civic bravery. This award is intended to honor people and organizations with active civic engagement and grassroots efforts to support democracy, equality, free speec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221406

Grants to California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives addressing education, physical and mental health, at-risk children, the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221588

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to California Nonprofits and K-12 Schools for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations that prioritize underserved communities, focus on community needs, and respond to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221645

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Support Community Health Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support community events. Funding is intended for activities that promote healthy and active living and provide health services for the community. Eligible organizations serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 221656

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Critical Thinking Skills in Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build critical thinking schools in youth and young adults. Funding is intended for projects that will facilitate people taking a more active role in civic engagement, while also teaching digita...

GrantWatch ID#: 221668

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Projects to Strengthen the Funeral Service Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen the funeral service industry. Funding is intended for outreach and to support careers in the industry. Eligible activities include but are not limited to scholarships, tools, resources, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221730

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Grants to USA Physician Assistants and PA Teaching Faculty to Assess the Impact of Oral Health...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA physician assistants and PA teaching faculty for research initiatives related to oral health education strategies. Funding is intended for research activities that assess the impact of strategies to integrate oral health education int...

GrantWatch ID#: 221969

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in the Funding Source's Business Footprint

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the communities in the funding source's business footprint. Funding is intended to support arts and culture, education, and health and human services in eligible communities in Arizona, California, F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221990

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Repurpose Brownfield Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to repurpose brownfield properties. Participating organizations will receive guidance, tools, individualized plans, and peer support in their efforts to convert brownfields into urban farms, trails, pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222029

In-Kind Donations of Musical Instruments to USA Public Schools with Established Music Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of musical instruments to USA and territories public schools with established music programs. Applicants are required to submit a pre-qualification form prior to a full grant application. Instruments are available to all types of music programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222031

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local communities. Eligible focus areas include visual arts and music, land conservation, ecosystem conservation, wildlife and plant protection, and historical landmark restoration. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222032

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities and Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit local communities and provide a lasting impact. Eligible focus areas include visual arts and music, land conservation, ecosystem conservation, wildlife and plant protection, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222033

Grants to California Nonprofits for Educational Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations for educational projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to equip staff, personnel, and volunteers with essential tools to boost their effectiveness and output, enabling them to mak...

GrantWatch ID#: 222034

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA Pet Support Entities to Support Animal Well-Being

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA pet support professionals, shelter workers, animal well-being leaders, executive directors, rescue organizations, volunteers, and other entities for activities to connect animal support professionals, foster animal well-being, and strengthen the huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 222052

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs Addressing Inequity in Food and STEM Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support programs addressing inequity in food and STEM programs. Programs should address the needs of underrepresented populations. The funder aims to establish long-term solutions that benefit these communities and provide ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222057

Grants to USA Organizations to Support a Wide Range of Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations to support a wide range of programs. Funding is intended for programs focused on the well-being of women and girls, education, health and human services, climate change, economic empowerment, and the environment. There is particular int...

GrantWatch ID#: 222058

Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit veterans. Funding is intended for general assistance and to provide service animals. Priority is for applicants that focus on assisting veterans with disabilities or tho...

GrantWatch ID#: 222234

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations for Programs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs benefiting underprivileged communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, basic care, health, and nutrition, and should aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 222258

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs, particularly those with a focus on science and science education. All funded programs must take place in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222279

Opportunity for USA Elementary and Secondary School Teachers in Eligible Locations to Join a S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA elementary and secondary school teachers in eligible locations to join a science learning program. The program is intended to provide intensive training of teachers in third through sixth grades and deepen their expertise in science instruction...

GrantWatch ID#: 222280

Grants to USA Qualifying K-12 Charter, Public, and Tribal Schools for Initiatives to Improve E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying K-12 charter, public, and tribal schools for initiatives to improve environmental conditions in schools. Interested applicants must register to participate in a clean-air program prior to applying. Funding is intended for assessment, plann...

GrantWatch ID#: 222371

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations in Multiple States and Provinces for Community Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada organizations in multiple states and provinces for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas for funding include community vitality, education, and environment. Priority is given to projects and orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 222386

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits and Tribes for Environmental Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community organizations for climate resilience and environmental justice programs in eligible regions. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate collaboration and/or focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222387

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Ocean Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International ocean-focused organizations for initiatives to protect the world's oceans. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: overfishing, offshore drilling and mining, ocean noise, microplastics and debri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222455

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations to Support Young Adults and Children with Autism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals and organizations to support those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Funding is intended to address the needs of young adults and children who are on the Spectrum by working with organizations and providing direct benefits. The funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222456

Grants to USA and International Organizational Entities for Conservation Projects Focused on A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International organizational entities for conservation projects focused on apes. Applicants must submit an initial funding concept prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for conservation projects, to decrease exploitation of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222510

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Projects to Increase Public Participation in Democra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to increase public participation in democracy. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives addressing ballot measures, election access, voter education, and advocacy activities. General operating support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222752

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Firms, and Defense Contractors for Cybersecuri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222818

In-Kind Support to USA Small K-12 Publich School Districts to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA small K-12 public school districts to strengthen cybersecurity. This program is intended to provide school districts with the technology mechanisms they need in order to maintain confidential student data, avoid malicious attacks, and comply...

GrantWatch ID#: 222888

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Museums, Public Institutions, and Independent Curator...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International museums, public institutions, and independent curators to broaden photography collections. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of acquisitions, exhibitions, programming, and publications to be featured at art in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223031

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia and USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs to address substance abuse and mental health in eligible regions. Mental health initiatives should particularly benefit communities of color. Eligible organizations serve we...

GrantWatch ID#: 223085

Grants to California Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Community Greening...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for community greening projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to improve energy efficiency and promote conservation. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223125

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Youth and Children in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit youth and children in eligible areas. Applicants must contact staff to begin the application process. Funding is intended to expose youth people to creative and artistic activities, including mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223257

In-Kind Donations of AI Technology to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individual...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of AI audio communications technology to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and individuals with voice impairments. Organizations will complete projects in the areas of education, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 223354

Grants to California Nonprofits to Address the Urgent Needs of Children and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to address the urgent needs of children and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of improving education and enhancing healthcare services. Funding requests should be program...

GrantWatch ID#: 223525

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Individuals with Visual Impairments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of individuals with visual impairments. Funding is intended for small-scale projects that promote independence and foster professional and academic success for individuals with blindness o...

GrantWatch ID#: 223542

Grants to USA First Responders, Military Families, and Individuals to Address Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA disadvantaged first responders, military families, veterans, and individuals with rare medical conditions to enhance the quality of life or address medical needs. Funding is intended to support the purchase of therapy equipment, service dogs, wheelch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223546

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve Accessibility for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to improve accessibility and independence for children with disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for adaptive equipment purchases and modifications that improve mobility. Funding requests should be prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 223764
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