Nonprofit grants in California
24 California-specific grants plus 619 national opportunities open to California organizations. Updated weekly.
24
California grants
619
National grants you can apply for
Sep 12, 2026
Next deadline
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A preview of what California nonprofits can apply for today. Members see all 643.
Fall Teacher Grant Program
North Island Credit Union Foundation
$500
Deadline: Sep 12, 2026
Education
Corporate
2026-27 Community Benefits Grant
Clean Power Alliance
$20,000 to $35,000
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Environment
Community
Capacity Building Grant Program
City of San Diego
$10,000 to $30,000
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Capacity Building
Local Government
Funders active in California
North Island Credit Union Foundation
Clean Power Alliance
City of San Diego
Midwest Arts Foundation
San Diego Foundation
California Department of Social Services
California Office of the Small Business Advocate
Burbank Cares
Funding categories
Education
Environment
Capacity Building
Community Development
Arts & Culture
Housing
Food Security
Arts
How California nonprofits use Grants501c3
- Search by deadline. Filter the full database to grants closing in the next 30, 60, or 90 days so nothing slips past you.
- Apply directly. Every listing links to the funder's own application page — no dead ends, no search-engine detours.
- Get alerted. New California grants trigger a notification the day they're added.
- Write faster. Start from our free grant proposal template instead of a blank page.
California grants by funding category
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