Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Support for California STEM Education
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth in Orange County, California can seek support for innovative, community-based STEM and STEAM projects that build organizational capacity or launch new programs. With a mission to support young scientists, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation provides funding for hands-on science, technology-enabled STEAM, and local science exploration initiatives.
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
California Capacity Building Funding via California Community Foundation
Nonprofit health and human service organizations in California’s Centinela Valley area can apply for California Community Foundation’s Centinela Valley Medical & Community Funds, awarding US $50,000 - US $500,000 for core operating, program, project, or capacity building support. Eligible 501(c)(3)s must primarily serve low-income residents in specified South L.A. and surrounding ZIP codes with integrated, collaborative health initiatives.
California Community Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Edison International
Nonprofit organizations in California’s Edison International service area with programs in education, environment, public safety, emergency preparedness, or civic engagement can receive community grant support. Edison International provides funding that can strengthen capacity for STEM education, disaster preparedness, workforce development, and other initiatives serving underserved and diverse populations in Southern California communities.
Edison International
Horner Foundation Youth Programs Grants in California
Nonprofit organizations serving under-resourced youth ages 10–19 in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties can receive up to US $40,000 for two-year, project-based support. Horner Foundation supports California capacity-building efforts through youth food justice, youth sports, and girls’ empowerment programs that emphasize experiential learning, leadership development, and stronger data-use practices.
Horner Foundation
Majestic Realty Foundation Grants for California Youth
With a mission to strengthen youth, education, family, health, and violence prevention, Majestic Realty Foundation provides California nonprofits with restricted, unrestricted, and challenge grants to support established service programs. Organizations serving communities in counties such as Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura may be eligible for capacity-building and program support.
Majestic Realty Co
Capacity Building Funding from Southern California Grantmakers
Nonprofit organizations based in or primarily serving Los Angeles County that are exploring formal partnerships can apply for Southern California Grantmakers’ Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative exploratory grants, awarding US $20,000 - US $40,000 to hire experienced consultants for strategic restructuring discussions. California nonprofits pursuing mergers, shared services, or other collaborations may benefit from this capacity-building support.
Southern California Grantmakers
Equity and Justice Funding from Rosenberg Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies in California can seek capacity-building support for leadership development, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing that advance equity and justice. Focused on civil rights, immigrant and workers’ rights, and criminal justice reform, the Rosenberg Foundation offers grants up to US $100,000 for organizations aligned with these priorities.
Rosenberg Foundation
Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits from Cowell Foundation
California nonprofits, public schools, and school districts can access funding through S H Cowell Foundation to strengthen organizations serving children, youth, and families in high-poverty Northern and Central California communities. Grants support family services, K–12 education, youth development, community development, and leadership and organizational health to build long-term local capacity and advance racial and economic equity.
S H Cowell Foundation
Sills Family Foundation Support for California Nonprofits
Sills Family Foundation provides California nonprofits with US $10,000 - US $25,000 grants for early childhood education, environmental justice, arts education, and services for families in crisis. Organizations focused on low-income children, communities impacted by the criminal justice system, and immigrants, refugees, or asylees may be eligible, including for general operating support.
Sills Family Foundation
Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits from Ford Family Foundation
Nonprofits, governmental agencies, and tribal nations serving rural children in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California can apply for the Ford Family Foundation’s technical assistance grants, offering up to US $5,000 for consultants or staff training to build internal capacity. California organizations focused on capacity building may qualify if at least 60% of beneficiaries are rural residents in this region.
The Ford Family Foundation
Center for Cultural Innovation Grants for California Capacity Building
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
California nonprofit arts organization staff and individual artists seeking professional development can apply for the Center for Cultural Innovation’s Quick Grant, with awards up to US $600 for approved activities. Funding supports workshops, conferences, and consulting or coaching to build administrative capacity and strengthen financial resilience for arts-focused organizations and practices.
The Center For Cultural Innovation
California Environmental Capacity Funding via Rose Foundation
Applications due Aug 17, 2026
California environmental and conservation nonprofits with annual budgets under $200,000 can access funding for advocacy, organizing, stewardship, research, and capacity-building needs through the Rose Foundation. The California Wildlands Grassroots Fund offers up to US $10,000 for projects protecting wildlands and open space, including organizational capacity building that strengthens grassroots efforts statewide.
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment
California Capacity Building Funding via Citizens Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations focused on building AI readiness and organizational capacity in California, specifically Los Angeles or San Francisco, can apply for the Champions in Action award, which offers US $50,000 in support. With a mission to strengthen communities through innovation, Citizens Charitable Foundation also provides publicity and volunteer engagement to help expand impact.
Citizens Charitable Foundation
Community Capacity Funding from The Wonderful Company
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, local agencies, and community health organizations can seek capacity-building and program expansion support for rural San Joaquin Valley communities. Focused on strengthening equity and well-being, The Wonderful Company offers US $1,000 - US $100,000 for program development, innovation, technology and equipment, public education, and small-scale capital improvements with visible community impact.
The Wonderful Company
Santa Barbara Foundation Child Care Grants in California
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) child care providers and supporting organizations in California can receive up to US $15,000 to build capacity for licensed early care and education in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara Foundation supports workforce development, leadership and business models, family engagement, and equitable access for programs serving children ages 0–5 and their families.
Santa Barbara Foundation
Legal Aid Capacity Funding from California Access to Justice Commission
Applications due Sep 19, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing civil legal aid to low-income residents can seek US $25,000 - US $150,000 for infrastructure and innovation projects that strengthen service delivery. Focused on capacity building, the California Access to Justice Commission prioritizes projects serving rural or underserved immigrant communities and those built through meaningful partnerships with community-based organizations.
California Access To Justice Commission
Community Resilience Funding from IMA Foundation
Applications due Oct 5, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on workforce development, financial literacy, or disaster preparedness and recovery can access funding through IMA Foundation to strengthen community resilience and economic stability. Grants up to US $20,000 support capacity-building programs, especially those serving underserved populations and operating in communities where IMA has a meaningful presence.
Ima Foundation Inc
California Capacity Building Funding via Humboldt Area Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit, public, and tribal organizations serving Trinity County communities in California can receive up to US $10,000 for urgent, one-time projects that strengthen their long-term capacity. Humboldt Area Foundation’s Trinity Trust Community Response Grants support efforts that build partnerships, engage youth and residents, develop community leadership, and expand or improve local services.
Humboldt Area Foundation
Inland Empire Community Foundation Grants for California Latino Services
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Focused on capacity building, Inland Empire Community Foundation invites California nonprofits serving Latino communities to apply for CIELO Fund grants. Eligible organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties can seek up to US $15,000 for leadership development, economic and educational mobility, equity initiatives, immigrant inclusion, housing and environmental justice, and narrative change efforts.
The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) Serving Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
Disaster Preparedness Funding from California Governor's Office
Applications due Feb 24, 2027
California nonprofits running or supporting Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs can access funding to build capacity for disaster preparedness and ESOL training. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services offers up to US $500,000 to a fiscal administrator to expand multilingual CERT training, reach underserved and high-risk populations, and provide accessibility accommodations.
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
TFish Fund Capacity Building Grants in California
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Nonprofit NGOs working on poverty alleviation and basic needs in East Asia can receive capacity building support and up to US $10,000 in funding. TFish Fund provides California and other U.S.-based partners with financial aid, fundraising help, and transparency resources for programs in rural China, Southeast Asia, and Asian American communities.
TFish Fund
First Technology Federal Credit Union Grants for California Education
Applications due Mar 10, 2027
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering education or basic-needs programs, including capacity building, can receive programmatic and organizational support through grants and sponsorships from First Technology Federal Credit Union. Funding supports STEM education, early childhood literacy, financial education, and fundamental needs, with eligibility limited to organizations in select Northern California counties within First Tech’s service footprint.
First Technology Federal Credit Union
Coastal Resilience Grants for Nonprofits from San Diego Foundation
Applications due Apr 4, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Mexico working on coastal and marine climate resilience can apply for Binational Resilience Initiative grants, with awards up to US $100,000 per binational project. With a mission to strengthen climate resilience, The San Diego Foundation and partners support binational collaboration, research, knowledge sharing, and organizational capacity building, including California-based nonprofits.
The San Diego Foundation
California Financial Literacy Funding via DFPI
Applications due Apr 27, 2027
Grants from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation help California 501(c)(3) nonprofits deliver free financial education, coaching, and products for unbanked and underbanked residents, with awards up to Up to US $200,000. Eligible organizations can strengthen capacity through two-year projects that promote economic security and follow federal principles for effective financial education.
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
National Trust Support for Battlefield Preservation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in California working on battlefield preservation planning or education can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation; awards US $2,500 - US $10,000 for these efforts. Grants can support staff or consultants for preservation planning, capacity building, and innovative public education reaching new audiences.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Theatre Capacity Grants for Nonprofits from Biller Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 10, 2027
Nonprofit professional theatres in California and select Western states can receive US $10,000 - US $25,000 to support contemporary productions on social issues and organizational change efforts. Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation funds artistic, production, community engagement, and change-capital projects that strengthen business models, deepen community connections, or empower new leaders in eligible 501(c)(3) theatres.
Sheri And Les Biller Family Foundation