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Grants for nonprofits in California

What a California nonprofit can apply for: California programs first, then national ones.

California state grants

From the California Grants Portal, soonest deadline first.

  1. Closes22 OCT

    Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026-27)

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Small businesses, Nonprofits

    The fundamental goal of the Program is to stimulate an increase of furnace-ready glass cullet in the making of new glass beverage containers within the State of California.

    Closes tomorrowBetween $1,000,000 and $4,000,000
  2. Closes22 OCT

    Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

    Department of Health Care Access and Information · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments

    The Song-Brown program funds institutions that train primary care health professionals to provide healthcare in California’s medically underserved areas.

    Closes tomorrowDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  3. Closes23 OCT

    Delta Community, Environment, and Climate Grant Program

    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The purpoose of the Delta Community, Environment and Climate Grant Program is to fund multibenefit projects in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy is soliciting proposals for three different priorities: Community Enhancement, Nature-Based Solutions, and Ecosystem Restorat

    Closes in 2 daysBetween $100,000 and $2,000,000
  4. Closes26 OCT

    Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program

    Department of Health Care Services · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program to make relationship-centered, family-focused behavioral health care a routine and accessible component of pediatric services throughout California. By prioritizing health equity, the gra

    Closes in 5 daysBetween $500,000 and $700,000
  5. Closes27 OCT

    Emergency Medical Services Technical Assistance (EMS TA) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2026 (PY 26-27)

    Employment Development Department · Nonprofits, Local governments

    The EMS TA grant is designed to strengthen the quality, consistency, and sustainability of existing EMS Corps programs across California. The awardee must possess the capability to provide technical assistance such as operational support, on-the-ground project support, ongoing tr

    Closes in 6 days$1,500,000
  6. Closes29 OCT

    Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The fundamental goal of the Program is to assist in funding regional pilot programs that are supplying bins for collection of empty glass beverage containers from five or more restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Contr

    Closes in 8 daysBetween $250,000 and $4,000,000
  7. Closes30 OCT

    2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4

    Public Utilities Commission · Nonprofits, Local governments

    The Digital Divide Grant Program will award one grant of $100,000 for rural and urban public schools and two grants of up to $50,000 each for non-profit Community Based Organizations (CBO). The grants will fund digital projects that serve beneficiary public schools/districts and

    Closes in 9 daysBetween $50,000 and $100,000
  8. Closes30 OCT

    Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Nonprofits, Local governments

    Provide boating safety education to the general public.

    Closes in 9 daysBetween $1 and $62,000
  9. Closes30 OCT

    LA County TECH (CEA-LAT) Grant – Round 3

    Public Utilities Commission · Nonprofits

    The CEA-LAT Grant Program supports community-based organizations that conduct outreach and education related to the Technology for Equipment and Clean Heating (TECH) Clean California initiative. Grant-funded activities help residents learn about building decarbonization, electrif

    Closes in 9 daysDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  10. Closes30 OCT

    Rice Incentive Program

    Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    Fund rice conversion projects on areas with highly organic soils in the Delta.

    Closes in 9 daysDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  11. Closes02 NOV

    2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program

    CA Department of Food and Agriculture · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The CalAgPlate program funds projects that support agricultural education, agricultural career awareness and development, agriculture career training, and agriculture leadership development to assist students at the kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12), post-secondary, and a

    Closes in 12 daysBetween $2,500 and $195,500
  12. Closes02 NOV

    Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)

    Employment Development Department · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    EMS Program funding will be awarded to increase the number of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in local communities with a particular focus in the inclusion of young adult participants who come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds, including experience in the

    Closes in 12 daysBetween $850,000 and $1,250,000
  13. Closes02 NOV

    The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Nonprofits, Local governments

    The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation area

    Closes in 12 daysDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  14. Closes03 NOV

    2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program

    CA Department of Food and Agriculture · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Tribes

    The 2026 CNIP RFP is focused on increasing California-grown fresh fruit and vegetable purchases at Certified Farmers’ Markets and California Small Businesses* by shoppers using CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and sustaining proposals in high need areas.

    Closes in 13 daysBetween $50,000 and $12,500,000
  15. Closes04 NOV

    Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)

    CA Natural Resources Agency · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    YCA Grants will fund projects that serve youth from low-income and disadvantaged communities and provide immersive and meaningful experiences with natural or cultural resources within California that participants otherwise would not have. Low income and disadvantaged communities

    Closes in 14 daysBetween $30,000 and $300,000
  16. Closes05 NOV

    FY 2027/28 CDFW Boating Access Grant Program

    Department of Fish and Wildlife · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    CDFW's Boating Access Grant Program provides funding for projects that increase access to recreational boating opportunities across California's waterways. The Boating Access program provides funding for a broad range of access facilities and associated amenities that benefit rec

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  17. Closes09 NOV

    Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)

    Employment Development Department · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The ETPP grants will be awarded to develop and implement projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations for good-quality jobs. The ETPP will develop skill-based pathways by intregrating education

    OpenBetween $500,000 and $2,000,000
  18. Closes30 NOV

    REHABILITATIVE INVESTMENT GRANTS FOR HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION (RIGHT) GRANT 4.0

    CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation · Nonprofits

    This Grant is to provide support to eligible community-based, nonprofit organizations for the purpose of delivering trauma-informed, rehabilitative and/or restorative justice programming in CDCR institutions.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  19. Closes15 DEC

    Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 27/28

    Victim Compensation Board · Small businesses, Individuals, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The Trauma Recovery Center Grant funds centers throughout California that assist victims of violent crime. These centers provide wrap-around services and assist victims who are typically unserved and underserved communities.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  20. Closes17 DEC

    Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Nonprofits, Local governments

    The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) that helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Visit the California State Par

    OpenBetween $200,000 and $8,500,000
  21. Closes18 DEC

    2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)

    State Water Resources Control Board · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, streambank stabi

    OpenBetween $100,000 and $1,000,000
  22. Closes05 JAN

    Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant

    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    To support start-up costs for recycling programs, which shall be limited to recycling centers, mobile recycling, reverse-vending machines, or bag drop programs. These funds are also available to existing recycling centers for the purpose of establishing mobile recycling to expand

    OpenBetween $500,000 and $1,000,000
  23. Closes30 JUN

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Small businesses, Individuals, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  24. Closes30 JUN

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26

    Department of Parks and Recreation · Small businesses, Individuals, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

    OpenDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  25. Closes30 JUN

    Proposition 4 – Water Recycling

    State Water Resources Control Board · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California.

    OpenBetween $1 and $15,000,000
  26. ApplyOPEN

    2024 Credit Enhancement

    State Treasurer's Office · Nonprofits, Local governments

    The program is to award grants to eligible entities that help charter schools address the cost of acquiring, constructing and renovating facilities by enhancing the accessibility and availability of loans and bond financing. The program provides grants to eligible entities to per

    RollingDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  27. ApplyOPEN

    2024 LHTF NOFA Round 5

    Department of Housing and Community Development · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The principal goal of this program is to provide grants to Local Housing Trust Funds established by cities and counties, Native American Tribes, and incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to increase the supply of housing to households with incomes of 80 percent or less o

    RollingDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  28. ApplyOPEN

    2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA – Los Angeles

    Department of Housing and Community Development · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The 2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA - Los Angeles Disaster makes funds more accessible to developers enables the funding to further serve the lowest income Californians and increases the range of potential applicants and target populations to achieve better outcomes in health

    RollingDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  29. ApplyOPEN

    Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Consolidated Grant Program

    Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program streamlines administration of State funds, aligning with the Cutting Green Tape initiative. Centered on Embedding Equity, it funds high-impact projects that advance conservation, climate resilience, and Access for All through Planning, Implem

    RollingDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  30. ApplyOPEN

    Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program

    Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes

    The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program aim to award projects and programs that protect biodiversity; restore watershed function; and expand equitable access to parks and open space.

    RollingDependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

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California and regional programs

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    Kaiser Permanente community health grants

    Kaiser Permanente · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments

    Regional community health grants in the areas Kaiser Permanente serves, mostly by invitation or request for proposals through its Mosaic portal.

    Invitation

National programs you can apply for

  1. Closes31 OCT

    New World Screwworm direct support grant

    ASPCA · Nonprofits

    Emergency ASPCA grants for preventing and treating screwworm in dogs, cats and horses, part of up to $500,000 in funding.

    Closes in 10 days
  2. Closes13 NOV

    TD Charitable Foundation regional grants

    TD Bank · Nonprofits

    Grants of $5,000 and up for nonprofits in TD Bank's footprint, decided in rounds through the year.

    OpenFrom $5,000
  3. Closes29 NOV

    Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services

    Rockefeller Foundation · Nonprofits

    Grants of $500,000 to $2 million for nonprofits working with a city government to pilot or expand an AI tool for public services, with the OpenAI Foundation.

    Open$500,000 to $2 million
  4. Closes31 DEC

    Spark Good Local Grants

    Walmart · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments, Churches

    Cash grants from a local Walmart store, Sam's Club or distribution center for projects that serve the same community.

    Open$250 to $5,000
  5. Closes05 FEB

    GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant

    KidsGardening · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments, Colleges

    Garden grants for nonprofits, school districts, colleges and public bodies whose garden serves at least 15 young people.

    Open
  6. ApplyANYTIME

    ALDI Community Gift Card Program

    ALDI · Nonprofits, Schools

    ALDI gift cards for local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools working on children's education, arts, athletics or food insecurity. Its larger Impact Grants are by invitation.

    Rolling
  7. ApplyANYTIME

    Community Possible grants

    U.S. Bank · Nonprofits

    U.S. Bank Foundation grants for work, home and play: workforce and small business programs, housing, and arts and recreation in its markets.

    Rolling
  8. ApplyANYTIME

    Costco charitable giving

    Costco · Nonprofits

    Cash donations to 501(c)(3) organizations working on children, education, and health and human services where Costco does business.

    Rolling
  9. ApplyANYTIME

    Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grants

    Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation · Local governments, Nonprofits

    Lifesaving equipment and resources for fire departments, EMS, police and other public safety organizations, awarded every quarter.

    Rolling
  10. ApplyANYTIME

    Good Sports equipment grants

    Good Sports · Nonprofits, Schools

    New sports equipment, apparel and footwear for organized youth sports programs in high-need communities; 501(c)(3) status isn't required.

    Rolling
  11. ApplyANYTIME

    Google Ad Grants

    Google · Nonprofits

    Up to $10,000 a month in Google search ads for qualifying charities, used to promote their own mission, programs and donation pages.

    RollingUp to $10,000 a month in search ads (in-kind)
  12. ApplyANYTIME

    Inquiries and open calls

    Mellon Foundation · Nonprofits, Colleges, Libraries

    Mellon funds the arts, humanities and higher learning, mostly by invitation. Humanities in Place and the Monuments Project take inquiries on a rolling basis.

    Rolling
  13. ApplyANYTIME

    KaBOOM! community-built playspaces

    KaBOOM! · Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments

    KaBOOM! helps communities plan, design and build a new playground, sports court or nature play area with funding partners, in the metro areas where it is currently taking applicants.

    Rolling
  14. ApplyANYTIME

    Letter of inquiry

    W.K. Kellogg Foundation · Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, Local governments

    The W.K. Kellogg Foundation takes letters of inquiry all year for work on children, families and communities, with no fixed cycles.

    Rolling
  15. ApplyANYTIME

    Microsoft for Nonprofits grants

    Microsoft · Nonprofits

    Donated and discounted software for eligible nonprofits: Microsoft 365 Business Basic, discounted Business Premium, and a $2,000 yearly Azure credit.

    Rolling$2,000 a year in Azure credit plus donated licenses
  16. ApplyANYTIME

    PetSmart Charities Disaster Response grants

    PetSmart Charities · Nonprofits

    Grants for animal welfare and human service groups with pet programs responding to state or federally declared disasters.

    Rolling
  17. ApplyANYTIME

    PNC Foundation Grow Up Great grants

    PNC · Nonprofits, Schools

    Grants for early learning from birth to age five where most children come from low- to moderate-income families, in communities where PNC has a large presence.

    Rolling
  18. ApplyANYTIME

    Preliminary letter of inquiry

    Lilly Endowment · Nonprofits, Churches

    Lilly Endowment funds community development and education in Indianapolis and Indiana, and religion nationally. Requests start with a two-page letter sent by mail.

    Rolling
  19. ApplyANYTIME

    Rotary district and global grants

    Rotary · Nonprofits

    Rotary Foundation grants go to Rotary and Rotaract clubs. Community groups get funded by partnering with a local club on a project.

    RollingDistrict grants are small; global grants have a $30,000 minimum budget and up to $400,000 from the World Fund
  20. ApplyANYTIME

    Truist Foundation grants

    Truist · Nonprofits

    Grants for 501(c)(3) public charities building career pathways or strengthening small businesses.

    RollingFrom $15,000

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Federal grants to California nonprofits in 2025

Largest programs
ProgramAwarded
Head Start 93.600$1.2 billion
Health Center Program 93.224$320 million
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program 66.616$185 million
VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program 64.033$169 million
Aging Research 93.866$144 million
Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855$142 million
Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs 93.566$102 million
Science 43.001$91 million

Questions

What nonprofit grants are open in California now?

The next deadline is October 22, 2026 for Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026-27). 121 programs take applications at any time.

Do California nonprofit grants require a 501(c)(3)?

Most private and corporate grants do. Government programs often accept other nonprofits and public bodies; check the eligibility line of each program.

Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?

No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.

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