Nonprofit grants in California
21 California-specific grants plus 601 national opportunities open to California organizations. Updated weekly.
21
California grants
601
National grants you can apply for
Sep 15, 2026
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A preview of what California nonprofits can apply for today. Members see all 622.
2026-27 Community Benefits Grant
Clean Power Alliance
$20,000 to $35,000
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Environment
Community
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
City of San Diego
Varies
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Community Development
Community
Community Arts Impact Grant
Midwest Arts Foundation
$5,000 - $25,000
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Arts & Culture
Project grant
Funders active in California
Clean Power Alliance
City of San Diego
Midwest Arts Foundation
California Department of Social Services
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State Coastal Conservancy
CalRecycle
San Diego Foundation
Funding categories
Environment
Community Development
Arts & Culture
Education
Capacity Building
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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