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Number of available Grants: 90

Grants to California Businesses for Disaster Recovery Efforts in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California businesses for disaster recovery efforts in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to offset the costs of damage caused by recent fires. Eligible businesses...

GrantWatch ID#: 215963

Grants to California Nonprofits and For-Profits to Improve Accessibility

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit small businesses in eligible regions to improve accessibility. Funding is intended for equipment, fixtures, renovations, permits, architect costs, and consultation fees. Eligible applicants are located in and serve res...

GrantWatch ID#: 215420

Grants and Loans to California Low-Income Individuals to Offset Costs Associated With Purchasi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and loans to assist California individuals with the purchase of homes in eligible locations. Applicants must complete homebuyer education courses and meet with a counselor prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to help moderate- ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209431

Grants to USA Nonprofits for National Initiatives to Improve the Environment

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the environment. Funding is intended to support countrywide projects that preserve biological diversity, protect public health from toxic exposures, mitigate climate change, help co...

GrantWatch ID#: 182147

Grants to California Businesses in Eligible Areas to Create Outdoor Gathering and Dining Places

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to California businesses in eligible areas to create outdoor gathering and dining places. Priority will be given to projects that benefit underserved communities. Funding may be used for the costs of permits, construction, and design of pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 209170

Grants to California Teachers and Educators in Eligible Areas to Enhance Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California K-12 classroom teachers and enrichment program directors in eligible areas to enhance educational opportunities. This program supports excellence and creativity in the teaching profession. Grants will be awarded for use in local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173779

In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants to California Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations for Programs Addressing Heal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and community-based organizations for programs addressing health equity in eligible areas. Funding is intended for needs outside the regular grant cycles. These needs may include a higher level of funding, a unique pilot program, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218161

Grants to California Commercial Property Owners and Tenants for Property Improvements and Reno...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California commercial property owners and tenants for property improvements and renovations in eligible locations. The goal of the program is to encourage economic revitalization as well as to enhance the city's commercial corridors. Eligible properties ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206485

Grants to California Public School Districts, Joint Powers Agreement Schools, and Contractors ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California public school districts, Joint Powers Agreement schools, and school-bus contractors to enhance school bus fleets in eligible counties. Funding is intended to expand existing fleets of school buses with electric buses. In addition, school distr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186005

Grants to California Neighborhood Associations for Projects and Events that Enhance the Local ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California violence prevention and neighborhood associations for projects and events that enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for neighborhood improvement projects that focus on crime awareness, blight r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210436

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 California Organizations to Provide Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to California organizations to provide community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in areas such as well-being, health, public safety, legal services, rehabilitation, and education, and to assist with the needs of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 219483

Grants to California Community-Based Organizations for Environmental Projects in Disadvantaged...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California community-based organizations for projects relating to the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in disadvantaged communities. The activities should involve developing the capacity of community leaders, implementi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211312