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

Explore 1,814 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 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

Grants to California Nonprofits for Transportation Services for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit children's organizations to provide transportation services to children with disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for services to transport children to recreational activities, educational programming, medical treatm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223765

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Communities in Need

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit communities in need. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: special needs, military, education, at-risk youth, and faith-based organizations. The funding source is d...

GrantWatch ID#: 223956

In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits and Businesses to Advance Their Organizations

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to California nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible regions to advance their businesses and prepare to apply for additional government funding. Participants will be given the tools necessary to strengthen their businesses and qualify f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223994

Opportunity for California Organizations and Individuals to Create and Display Art Installatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for California organizations and individuals to create and display art installations and cultural programs for a library in eligible locations. Eligible artwork can be in any discipline, using any type of materials. The artwork or program must be site-...

GrantWatch ID#: 224041

Opportunity for New York, Illinois, California, and Florida Schools to Expose Students to Educ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York, Illinois, California, and Florida schools to expose students to educational activities promoting tolerance. Programming is designed for middle and high school students in grades 5-12. A trained and skilled educator will travel to the scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 224085

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Legal Firms, and Lawyers for Urgent Financial Assistance for Social ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224322

Corporate Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Sports and Cultural...

Deadline: Ongoing

Corporate sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sports and cultural programming and events. The purpose of the sponsorship program is to support events that have national or province-wide appeal and offer tangible benefits such as hostin...

GrantWatch ID#: 224473

In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations for Assistance in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International registered charitable organizations for assistance in transporting humanitarian aid. The purpose of the program is to assist humanitarian missions, including the transportation of live animals, by offering waivers...

GrantWatch ID#: 224474

In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations to Transport Suppl...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International registered charitable organizations for assistance in transporting materials and supplies related to humanitarian relief efforts. The program provides free or discounted air transportation to organizations for car...

GrantWatch ID#: 224479

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and IHEs for Security Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs to offset the cost of installing and operating security equipment. Funding is intended to be used towards the installation of security cameras, as well as for cybersecure cloud storage of the recorded surve...

GrantWatch ID#: 224821

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Property Owners, Artists, Businesses, and Cultural Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California property owners, as well as artists, businesses, cultural organizations, and entrepreneurs for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects to convert vacant storefronts into t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224847

Grants to USA Organizers, Education Groups, and Trainers to Benefit Riders and Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizers, education groups, and trainers to benefit riders and horses. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for riders to learn important skills, as well as information about conditioning and fitness. The goal of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 224906

Incentives to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Purchase or Lease Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to California nonprofit entities, government agencies, and residents in eligible counties for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. Incentive amounts will be doubled for low-income residents. Eligible vehicles include new or used hydrogen-fueled, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225044

Grants to Nonprofit National Park Organizations for Innovative Park Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to nonprofit national park organizations for innovative park improvement projects. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects spanning early-stage concepts through fully developed projects ready for implementation. The purpose of funding is to impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225103

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Activities to Promo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to promote veganism across the globe. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a full application. Funding is intended to assist individual activists and organizations e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225290

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Activist Groups to Respond to Unexpect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations and activist groups to respond to unexpected risks. Funding is intended for women, trans, and non-binary activists so they can nurture feminist movements that are creating a more just...

GrantWatch ID#: 225594

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Par...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225624

Grants to USA Businesses, Tribes, Individuals, and IHEs for Planning and Research Activities R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225703

Grants to USA and Territories Individuals, Agencies, Businesses, and INstutitions for Time-Cri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, government organizations, businesses, and institutions for time-critical projects addressing pest management in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that have a wider and more regional scop...

GrantWatch ID#: 225710

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Companies, and Researchers for Researc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

GrantWatch ID#: 225727

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career PhD Scholars for Historical Humani...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD scholars to pursue research projects related to historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. Funding is intended for a wide range of resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225800

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Initiatives to Enhance Communities in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives to enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of hunger, veterans, education and youth, health and human services, and inclusion and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225838

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to USA and Canada Law Schools for Initiatives to Encourage Students to Pursue Careers i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada law schools for initiatives to encourage students to pursue careers in law. Funding is intended for collaborative projects among at least three universities. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, law fairs, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225903

Grants to California Organizations and Individuals for Programs, Projects, and Activities to B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations and individuals for programs, projects, and activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events as well as charitable and educational projects that are available to all residents. Eligible activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 226171

Grants to Nevada and California Nonprofits and Groups to Positively Impact the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nevada and California nonprofit organizations and groups for projects that positively impact the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives focused on education, arts and culture, human services, and more. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226299

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Children's Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for children's education programs. Funding is intended for seeding programs and existing programs in the areas of communication, environment, and STEM. Eligible projects are impactful for children, with prefer...

GrantWatch ID#: 226369

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities, Projects, and Programs to Improve ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities, projects, and programs to improve the lives of residents in regions where the funding source has a presence. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of arts and culture, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 226411

Grants to USA Organizations for Tennis Center Advocacy, Technical Services, and Business Devel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for tennis center advocacy, technical services, and business development. Applicants must file for requisite membership and must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, the construction and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226419

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase the Housing Available to Meet Specific Workforce Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community entities to increase the housing available to meet specific workforce needs. Funding is intended for the development, construction, and/or acquisition of appropriate housing to meet the needs of the workforce ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 226636

Grants to USA United Methodist Churches for Migrant and Refugee Ministry Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA United Methodist Churches for migrant and refugee ministry programs. Funding is intended to support community-based service activities that assist migrants and refugees and strengthen outreach to vulnerable populations. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 226745

Grants to California Nonprofits, CBOs, Schools, and Individuals for Neighborhood Beautification

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, and individuals for neighborhood beautification activities in eligible regions. Eligible projects include community gardens, little free libraries, murals, and community message boards. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 226822

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Plant Genome Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for plant genome research. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects include studying the genetic traits of plants to advance biotechnology...

GrantWatch ID#: 226829

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Innovative Evolution-Based Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for evolutionary research on complex living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for research that combines evolutionary an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226830

Grants to California CBOs, Nonprofits, and Church Groups for Environmental Preservation Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California CBOs, nonprofit organizations, and church groups for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community clean-up initiatives that accumulate and remove neighborhood trash. Eligible garbage removal projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 226850

Grants to California Organizations and Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals to Improve the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California blind and visually impaired individuals and organizations that serve these individuals in eligible regions to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended for a variety of expenses, including technological devices, braille equipment, hom...

GrantWatch ID#: 226865

Grants to California Organizations for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for Individua...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for individuals in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: events and programs, physical fitness, recreation, culture, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226942

Grants to California Organizations and Individuals for Emergency Support and to Address Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations and individuals for emergency support and to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, to respond to local disasters, and for disaster preparedness activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226949

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community benefit, seniors, education, and youth. Funding is intended to se...

GrantWatch ID#: 226956

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Fundamental Biological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit education and research organizations, and IHEs, for fundamental biological research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects focused on cell b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226975

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Institutions, and Nonprofits for Research Projects on Systems Bio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for research projects on systems biology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research in molecular and cellular biolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226976

Grants to USA Research Institutions, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Genetics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA research institutions, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for genetics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects related to genetics, epigenetics, and gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 226977

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Organizations for Biomolecular Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research laboratories for biomolecular research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Projects should include b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226979

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects Related to Synthetic Cell Components

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit research and education organizations for projects related to synthetic cell components. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that can identify which...

GrantWatch ID#: 226981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Research Projects on the Developme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for research projects on the developmental processes of organisms. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase the under...

GrantWatch ID#: 226983

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and IHEs for Genomics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and IHEs for genomics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to conduct research and to develop tools and infrastructure that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226984
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