Beneficial State Foundation Grants for California Nonprofits
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects can receive up to US $1,000 to support capital campaigns, programs, and events in social justice and environmental sectors. Beneficial State Foundation, through Beneficial State Bank, funds transformative work in areas like affordable housing, youth development, arts, healthy food, and environmental sustainability across its California communities.
Beneficial State Foundation
Health Access Grants for California Nonprofits via California Community Foundation
Nonprofit organizations serving low-income residents in Los Angeles County with integrated medical, dental, vision, mental health, or substance use services can apply for California Community Foundation’s Centinela Valley Medical & Community Funds, awarding US $50,000 - US $500,000. Funding supports core operations, programs, projects, capacity building, systems collaboration, and health policy or advocacy benefiting Centinela Valley communities.
California Community Foundation
Habitat Restoration Grants for Nonprofits via WCB
Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, resource conservation districts, and private landowners in California can apply for the Wildlife Conservation Board’s Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Grant Program to fund habitat and ecosystem restoration projects. Eligible projects include habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, and fisheries enhancements, with a required recommendation from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and long-term maintenance plans.
California Wildlife Conservation Board
Hind Foundation Grants for California Conservation
With a mission to support impactful community projects, Hind Foundation provides California nonprofits with funding for ecosystem and land conservation, plant and wildlife protection, historic landmark restoration, and music and visual arts facilities. Eligible applicants are locally supported California 501(c)(3) organizations with established fundraising and California-based projects that deliver lasting community benefits.
Hind Foundation
Hind Foundation Arts and Conservation Grants in California
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits with community-backed funding can seek up to US $2,500 for ecosystem and land conservation, historic landmark restoration, or music and visual arts projects. Focused on tangible, lasting community benefits, Hind Foundation invites California-based programs that fit its funding areas, including scholarships, performances, educational materials, and similar initiatives.
Hind Foundation
Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Support for California Education
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children and families through arts, technology, science, or education programs can access funding via the Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation. Grants typically support pre-K–12 schools, museums, and cultural organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area with tuition assistance, technology, and educational programming.
The Joseph And Mercedes Mcmicking Foundation
Miranda Lux Foundation Education Grants in California
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering pre-vocational, vocational, or related youth education programs in the San Francisco Bay Area can seek support for initiatives serving ages 18 and under. Grants from Miranda Lux Foundation help California nonprofits provide technical training, academic enrichment, technology training, and performing or visual arts that build core job skills.
Miranda Lux Foundation
Rosenberg Foundation Grants for California Justice
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies can seek funding up to Up to US $100,000 for leadership development, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing. Grants from Rosenberg Foundation help California organizations advance criminal justice reform, immigrant and workers’ rights, and civil rights and civic engagement for low-income communities and communities of color.
Rosenberg Foundation
Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Grant
Full proposal due Sep 24, 2026
The Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Grant supports nonprofits focused on charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives primarily in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Monterey County, California. New applicants must submit a Letter of Intent, while returning applicants can directly submit proposals. The foundation prioritizes projects with clearly defined outcomes in areas like arts, education, health care, and community services. Grants are typically awarded for one year, promoting impactful community improvements.
Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation
California Legal Justice Funding via Impact Fund
Letter of inquiry due Sep 29, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice in California can access recoverable grants for out-of-pocket litigation costs. The Impact Fund supports class actions, multi-plaintiff, and environmental justice cases, offering US $10,000 - US $50,000, with repayment only if fees or costs are recovered.
The Impact Fund
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II
Letter of inquiry due Oct 6, 2026
The WIOA, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grant provides supplemental funds over a 4 year grant cycle for adult education to:
- assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency;
- assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain education and skills;
- assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways;
- assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners.
California Department of Education
California Wildlands Grassroots Fund Grant
Applications due Oct 28, 2026
The California Wildlands Grassroots Fund Grant supports grassroots activists working to preserve California's wildlands and natural habitats. With a maximum award of $10,000, the fund prioritizes projects focused on conservation, environmental advocacy, and community engagement. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and fiscally sponsored individuals with annual incomes of $200,000 or less. The grant aims to empower communities, particularly in rural areas, to advocate for wildlands protection and biodiversity conservation.
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment
Broad Nonprofit Grants for 501(c)(3)s from Doyle Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations seeking broad-support grants for the betterment of life may be eligible for funding, including those based in California. Grants from Doyle Foundation help nonprofits across all fields of work pursue programs that strengthen productive, prosperous, and resourceful communities nationwide.
The Doyle Foundation Inc
California Nonprofit Funding via S Mark Taper Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 4, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Southern California working in arts, civic affairs, education, environment, health, or social services can seek general operating, program, or capital support. S Mark Taper Foundation provides grants, including capital funding restricted to Los Angeles County-based nonprofits for projects located in and serving Los Angeles County.
S Mark Taper Foundation
Community Program Funding from Teichert Foundation
Applications due Feb 6, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible California and Washoe County, Nevada communities can seek project-specific support for community programs, services, and improvements. With a mission to build a healthy, prosperous region, Teichert Foundation provides $3,000 - $7,500 for efforts in civic improvement, social services, education, environment, health, arts, and support for youth and seniors.
Teichert Foundation
Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Support for Literacy
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Grants support California nonprofits providing literacy, STEM, STEAM, and educational enrichment programs, with awards of US $500 - US $5,000. Grants from Bessie Minor Swift Foundation help small, local organizations such as schools, libraries, museums, arts groups, and other 501(c)(3) charities expand or implement reading, writing, and interdisciplinary programs for preschool through secondary students and beyond.
Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
Health Education Funding for Nonprofits from Bayer Fund
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
Nonprofits, school districts, and eligible public entities in California counties near Bayer sites can seek Bayer Fund support for health and wellness programs. Focused on cancer and cardiovascular disease, this evidence-based funding can cover education, disease awareness, supportive services, and limited overhead for patients, caregivers, and at-risk communities, including African American populations.
Bayer Fund
California Fisheries Restoration Funding via California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Pre proposal due Mar 2, 2027
California public agencies, Native American tribes, and nonprofit organizations working on fisheries habitat restoration can apply for more than US $2,000,000 to restore, enhance, or protect anadromous salmonid habitat. California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program supports process-based projects that recover and conserve wild salmon and steelhead trout populations across coastal California counties.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Henry Mayo Newhall Youth & Community Grants in California
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
California nonprofits working on youth enrichment, basic human needs, conservation, or related community programs can access funding through Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation. 501(c)(3) organizations in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Francisco, and Santa Maria Valley may receive US $5,000 - US $20,000 for one-year or multi-year projects, including scholarships, outreach, and historical preservation initiatives.
The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation
STEM Education Grants for Nonprofits from Pacific Power Foundation
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions offering STEM, literacy, K–12, higher education, or workforce development programs in California service-area communities can seek funding for education initiatives. With a mission to support community vitality, Pacific Power Foundation provides up to US $10,000 for projects in Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Siskiyou, and other eligible counties.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Breakaway Fund Grant
Applications due Apr 11, 2027
The Breakaway Fund, initiated by the Samueli Foundation, aims to empower nonprofits in Orange County by providing unrestricted funding between $50,000 and $100,000. This innovative financial support is designed to overcome barriers in staffing, leadership development, and infrastructure enhancement. By focusing on key areas such as talent, systems, and expertise, the fund facilitates growth and collaboration among organizations, ensuring a thriving community that prioritizes well-being and opportunity for all residents.
Samueli Foundation
California Capital Project Funding via Samueli Foundation
Applications due Apr 11, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, government entities, and community-serving faith-based organizations in California seeking capital project support can apply for Samueli Foundation’s Build OC Fund, with awards up to US $1,000,000. Focused on Orange County, it backs facility acquisition, construction, renovation, repairs, preservation, and major equipment that advance community well-being and can reach key milestones within a year.
Samueli Foundation
Financial Education Grants for Nonprofits from DFPI
Applications due Apr 27, 2027
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering financial education and empowerment for unbanked or underbanked residents can apply for up to US $200,000 to fund free classes, counseling, or financial products. Grants from California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation support two-year projects that boost economic security and financial literacy for Californians.
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Wilhelm Family Foundation Support for California Arts
Applications due May 2, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations and fiscally sponsored groups using art for community engagement and environmental or climate issues in California can apply for operating or program support. The Wilhelm Family Foundation supports small U.S. arts nonprofits prioritizing diversity, inclusiveness, and social and environmental justice, with most funding currently directed to California organizations.
The Wilhelm Family Foundation
PacifiCorp Foundation Support for California Communities
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public institutions working on community enhancement or environmental stewardship projects in California can apply for up to US $10,000 in funding. PacifiCorp Foundation supports efforts such as affordable housing, community centers, parks, trails, gardens, and natural resource conservation in Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
California Arts Funding via Pacific Power Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts and cultural organizations in California communities served by Pacific Power can access funding through the Pacific Power Foundation for festivals, museums, theater, music, visual arts, and cultural heritage projects, with awards up to US $10,000. Eligible government entities and educational, youth, and cultural enrichment institutions may also apply.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2027
California 501(c)(3) arts and culture nonprofits can apply for $2,000 - $5,000 grants from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation to support performing and visual arts, historic preservation, and cross-cultural education. Funding is limited to organizations serving communities within the Pacific Power service area across eligible California counties.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation