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

Explore 1,815 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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1,815 grants found

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

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA research institutes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for neuroscience research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for mechanistic studies to understand topics in neuroscience ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226986

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Research on Physiological Mechanis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research institutes for research on physiological mechanisms. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of possible research topics f...

GrantWatch ID#: 226989

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Institutes, and Nonprofits for Animal Behavior Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutes, and nonprofit organizations for behavioral systems research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research into individual and group animal be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226990

Grants to California Individuals and Nonprofits for Initiatives to Serve the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to serve the community in eligible regions. Eligible applicants align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, veteran and family support, and meeting basic needs, including foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226999

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Education and Health Initiatives That ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for education and health projects that serve communities in Myanmar. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Preference is given to pilot projects that can be supported by large...

GrantWatch ID#: 227086

Grants to Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, and California Nonprofits for Impactful Programming th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, and California nonprofit organizations for impactful programming that addresses critical community needs. While the majority of funding is allocated to the primary region, applications are accepted from all regions, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 227140

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and School Districts for Educational Initiatives and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, school districts, and special districts in eligible regions for educational initiatives and community events. Funding is intended for projects that have a significant impact on the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227176

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Research Institutions, and IHEs to Develop Tools for Cell Biology Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to develop tools for cell biology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that will develop different m...

GrantWatch ID#: 227219

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve Access to Communication and Promote Inclusion for I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects to improve access to communication and promote inclusion for individuals with disabilities, including neurodivergent and hearing-impaired individuals. Funding is intended for services and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227328

Grants to USA Credit Unions to Help Cover Unexpected Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying credit unions to help cover unexpected costs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for credit unions which are designated as low-income, to assist them in responding to natural disasters an...

GrantWatch ID#: 227397

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies for the Repair or Restoration of Memorials or Grave M...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA organizations and agencies for the repair or restoration of memorials or grave markers for fallen officers. Applicants must be associated with law enforcement. Funding is intended for the creation of memorials, repair of memorials inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227437

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs, Scientists, and Companies for Innovative Dairy Processing Technol...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies to support innovative dairy processing technologies. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop and scale innovations that will convert by-products into valuable it...

GrantWatch ID#: 227513

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Utilities, and Tribes to Address Climate and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits, public and local agencies, joint powers authorities, public and local utilities, and tribes to address climate and environmental issues facing eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227938

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Medical Education and Patient Support Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for medical education and patient support programs. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that support community health, particularly as relates to wound care, reconstructive surgery, different aspects of neurology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227976

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, and government agencies for safety equipment. The program is intended to provide automated external defibrillators. The goal of the program is to decrease deaths caused by sudden cardiac ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228092

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,000 to California nonprofit organizations for community initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants may apply for matching grants or block grants. Eligible programs serve a public benefit and are accessible and open to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228492

In-Kind Support for California Artists and Organizations for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support for California artists and arts organizations to exhibit publicly accessible programming in eligible locations. Applicants will receive in-kind marketing support and free use of qualifying facilities to display art exhibits. The purpose of this pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 228493

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Health Centers for Medical Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and health centers and systems for continuing education programs in the field of medicine. Funding is intended to support independent education programs as well as medical-scientific programs. Programs must align...

GrantWatch ID#: 228632

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Environmental Protection Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada grassroots nonprofit organizations for environmental protection initiatives in areas where the funding source has a presence. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: agricultural transformation, climate solu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228683

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Benefit Communities...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, the environment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228702

Grants to California Nonprofits, Institutions, and Community Groups to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and community groups for a range of programs to benefit seniors in eligible locations. Eligible initiatives focus on essential needs of senior citizens, such as technology, social engagement, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 228757

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits to Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the eligible focus areas of arts and culture, environment, animal welfare, children an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228807

Opportunity for USA Nonprofits to Participate in Fundraising Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations to participate in fundraising events. Nonprofits will recruit people to fundraise for them at specific climate and conservation events and will be listed in a database where other individuals can choose to donate to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228864

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Early-Stage Autism Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. and M.D. researchers affiliated with IHEs, medical schools, and research institutions for early-stage research projects related to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Funding is intended for exploratory res...

GrantWatch ID#: 228965

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Industry for Innovative Transport Phenomena Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228966

Grants to USA Industry Groups, IHEs, and Agencies for Biotechnology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228967

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Industry for Technological Innovations in Chemistry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 228969

Grants to USA Industry, Agencies, and IHEs for Resource and Energy Conservation Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

GrantWatch ID#: 228970

Grants to IHEs for Research to Improve the Engineering Workforce

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs for research and activities to improve the engineering workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance engineering education, thereby creating a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228971

Grants to USA Independent Investigators to Commercialize Cancer-Related Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories independent investigators at nonprofit institutions to commercialize cancer-related technologies. Funding is intended for the commercialization of technologies for testing biopsies, improved healthcare delivery, testi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs to Protect Amphibians

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation programs to meet urgent needs related to the protection of amphibian species outside their natural environments. Funding is intended to address unexpected equipment malfunctions in pre-existing ex situ conserva...

GrantWatch ID#: 229009

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools to Replace Lost or Damaged Sports Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA youth organizations, middle schools, and high schools to replace lost or damaged sports equipment. Funding is intended to replace equipment lost through theft, natural disasters, and other destructive incidents. The incident in question must have occ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229174

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Democratic and Civic Freedoms

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, social movements, and groups for initiatives addressing democratic and civic freedoms. Funding is intended to support advocacy and emergency or resilience opportunities. Priority will be given to sm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229176

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Girls and Women

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of girls and women. Funding is intended for organizational support to enhance the quality of life for underserved women and girls through a clear strategy for effecting change. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 229177

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Support Young Women

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to support young women. Funding is intended for projects that will advance young women ages 18-25 economically, enabling them to achieve self-sufficiency and financial independence. Examples of programs include...

GrantWatch ID#: 229190

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA For-Profits and Nonprofits for Credit Card Processing Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA businesses, medical providers, e-commerce businesses, mobile businesses, and nonprofit organizations to offset the cost of credit card processing expenses. In addition to funding, grantees will receive upgraded pay...

GrantWatch ID#: 229367

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events Related to Japanese Culture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for cultural events and festivals related to Japan. Funding is intended to deepen understanding about Japan within local communities, promote cross-cultural exchange, and nurture global perspec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229472

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Institutions for Networking Projects Related to Japan

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for networking projects between Japan and the United States. Funding is intended to support symposiums, conferences, workshops, or seminars that promote dialogue and networking. Eligible event...

GrantWatch ID#: 229474

Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599

Grants, Sponsorships, and Donations to California Nonprofits and Tribes to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and donations to California nonprofit organizations and Tribes for initiatives to strengthen communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help meet the needs of local residents. Priority is to fund programs and support events in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229707

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools to Increase Security for Local Jewish Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and religious institutions to address safety concerns within the Jewish community. Funding is intended for initiatives to meet urgent security needs in response to increasing threats and attacks on Jewish inst...

GrantWatch ID#: 229745

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Conserve Oak Woodlands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes to conserve oak woodlands. Funding is intended for projects to both conserve and restore eligible woodlands, while working in partnership with farmers and ranchers for sustainable land uses that be...

GrantWatch ID#: 229794

Grants to California Landowners, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Protect Grasslands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California landowners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and special districts for projects to protect grassland and grazing land. Funding is intended to support partnerships of various stakeholders who come together to protect wildlife, open...

GrantWatch ID#: 229795

Grants to California Agencies and Nonprofits to Acquire Land for Conservation Purposes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California government entities, nonprofit organizations, and tribes to acquire land for conservation purposes. Funding is intended to promote wildlife conservation throughout the state by acquiring real property or rights to property with high biological...

GrantWatch ID#: 229796

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856

Grants to USA Research IHEs to Join an Exchange Network to Address Global Challenges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA qualifying research universities to join a specified exchange network to address global challenges. In addition to a cash grant to launch the program on campus, successful applicants will receive licensing, guidance, training, ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 229908

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and libraries in multiple states for initiatives to improve the local quality of life. Activities must align with the focus areas of children, hunger, or the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 229967

Grants to California Nonprofits and CBOs to Address Homelessness

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, CBOs, and faith-based organizations for programs to address homelessness in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative and sustainable solutions to provide support services and improve housing stability. Al...

GrantWatch ID#: 230008

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Business Owners for Capital Improvement Proj...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for facade improvements, including signage, exterior painting, windows and doors, and exterio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230114
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