California Community Development Funding via US Bancorp
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations based in and serving U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “work, home, and play” pillars, may be competitive.
US Bancorp Foundation
California Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
California nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding through the Costco Foundation for programmatic work, not capital or equipment. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth, including those with science or evolutionary biology-related education components, may apply for monetary support, with decisions based on community need, collaboration, and measurable outcomes.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in California
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human and social services, health, environment, arts, literacy, or community issues can access funding through Creag Foundation. Organizations, including those addressing evolutionary biology–related societal challenges, may submit a letter of inquiry if they have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are invited to apply.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
California organizations working with youth and children can access funding through Dan Paul Foundation for programs that advance health, education, development, and welfare. 501(c)(3) nonprofits may receive up to US $15,000 for initiatives like early childhood development, child advocacy, poverty and homelessness services, environmental education, and related enrichment activities for young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in California and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Focused on innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions for underserved communities, Cisco Systems Foundation invites year-round LOIs from organizations meeting its public-charity and program criteria.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm Foundation
Educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying nonprofits in California can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including STEM and academic programs, from State Farm Companies Foundation. With a mission to strengthen communities, the foundation supports long-term, sustainable projects that enhance public safety, expand economic opportunity, and improve educational outcomes; invitations are typically required to apply.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant to support impactful arts and science programming, including in California. Awards more than US $100,000 may fund program, capital, or limited general and endowment support, with preference for youth arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Health Programs
Nonprofit and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services in California may be eligible for funding to expand services or programs. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which could include evolutionary biology outreach or education efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
California education and youth-focused organizations can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support or scale projects serving urban children and youth in poverty. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public agencies in the U.S. requesting more than US $50,000 for work in education, children’s health, or family economic stability.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Funding from PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in California communities where PNC has a significant presence can seek grants for early childhood education, community development, and services for low- and moderate-income families. Grants from PNC Foundation help support programs like preschool learning, affordable housing, small business assistance, job training, and arts and cultural enrichment that strengthen local neighborhoods.
PNC Foundation
Community and Science Funding from Roche
Accredited charities in California and other countries can seek support for humanitarian, social development, science and education, community, environmental, and contemporary arts projects. Grants from Roche help organizations running innovative, sustainable programs that may include evolutionary biology education or outreach, especially where Roche’s expertise, logistics, and employees can be actively engaged alongside local partners.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Grants for Health
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations improving health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities worldwide, including California, may be eligible for support from the Semnani Family Foundation. With a mission to empower vulnerable populations, the foundation provides funding for healthcare access, women and children’s health, social services, literacy, and humanitarian aid initiatives.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Support for California Research
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work in California can apply for grants that must be used within the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help evolutionary biology and related research or education programs that are well-managed, broadly serve their target populations, and contribute to general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
California Community Programs Funding via Bank of America
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, workforce development, housing, community development, arts, environment, or inclusion can access funding via Bank Of America Charitable Foundation. Grants support economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities nationwide and may benefit organizations whose evolutionary biology work connects to these community priorities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Human Services Funding from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, or other human and social services in California and worldwide can seek grants from Gupta Family Foundation, typically as 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities. Awards range from US $5,000 - US $250,000 for smaller, non-sectarian organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant.
Gupta Family Foundation
Robinson Foundation Support for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
California nonprofits working on education, health, poverty relief, conservation, or related community services can access funding through the Robinson Foundation if they serve communities in the Southern region below the Mason-Dixon line. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must be at least three years old, seek single-year support, and demonstrate tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Community Services Grants in California
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can receive grants or event sponsorships through Insperity; organizations may apply once per year. Insperity provides California evolutionary biology organizations with philanthropic grants or sponsorships when they are clients, engage Insperity employees, or serve communities where employees live and work.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding can apply for funding that may benefit evolutionary biology-related efforts in California. With a mission to respect all life and the environment, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides support to charitable projects addressing our changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in California communities within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing facility can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation support. Grants may fund education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects that improve long-term well-being in local Georgia-Pacific communities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Basic Needs Grants in California
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
California nonprofits providing basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety services can seek program funding that helps vulnerable children and families. Focused on community support, TJX Foundation invites eligible 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office to begin with an online eligibility questionnaire and Letter of Inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for California Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
California 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries working on environmental or human services programs can access funding through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Unrestricted grants may support general operating or project costs, and organizations doing evolutionary biology-related environmental work may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in California working on community-based programs, education, environment, or cultural initiatives can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. nonprofits, including those with evolutionary biology-related education or conservation components, fund projects where modest awards make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
California Evolutionary Biology Funding via Anza-Borrego Foundation
Applications due Dec 15, 2026
Graduate students conducting field-based evolutionary biology, ecology, systematics, or conservation biology research in California’s Colorado Desert and Peninsular Range can receive up to US $2,500 for travel, supplies, equipment, and other field expenses. Anza-Borrego Foundation evaluates proposals for scholarly merit, feasibility, and contributions to regional conservation; necessary research permits are required.
Anza-Borrego Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Community Grants in California
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial Community Grants to support hunger relief, shelter, self-sufficiency, and local development or arts access programs. Grants are open to U.S.-based organizations, with priority for strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement and measurable, financially stable programs.
Ameriprise Financial
California Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
California 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, health care, social services, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can apply for funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. Focused on practical, innovative solutions, this U.S.-based funder offers US $5,000 - US $25,000, which may benefit evolutionary biology initiatives that fit these categories.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health, social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support, including California organizations. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding for community-focused programs serving underserved and underrepresented people in areas such as hunger, homelessness, literacy, mental health, early childhood, and domestic violence support.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability in California can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, offering US $5,000 - US $30,000. With a mission to strengthen local communities, the foundation supports projects serving Union Pacific–served areas, including STEM, youth development, environmental stewardship, and public safety initiatives.
Union Pacific Foundation