Water Infrastructure Funding for California Communities via State Water Resources Control Board
California communities and public entities seeking financing for clean water, pollution control, or water resource management projects can access funding through the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund program. This program provides financial assistance for infrastructure that protects and improves water quality across California.
California State Water Resources Control Board
Douglas Foundation Grants for California Health
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing education, healthcare, arts, or child and women’s services can apply for Douglas Foundation grants to support specific programs or capital needs. Funding is available year-round, with preference for organizations serving disadvantaged children and women in California, especially Los Angeles County, that maintain strong program-to-overhead spending ratios.
Douglas Foundation
Recycling Infrastructure Loans for Businesses via CalRecycle
California recycling manufacturers and organics facilities can apply for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program to finance machinery, equipment, and related costs for new or expanded operations. Offered by CalRecycle, these loans support composting, anaerobic digestion, and facilities that turn fiber, plastic, or glass waste into beneficial products, advancing greenhouse gas reduction goals.
California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle)
Joan M Wismer Foundation Youth Grants in California
501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, churches, and state entities in California can apply for the Joan M Wismer Foundation’s US $2,500 - US $25,000 grants to support education, youth development, safety, humanitarian services, medical research, and arts programs. Eligible organizations must have an active, financially competent board and clear plans for future funding.
Joan M Wismer Foundation
Legal Aid Infrastructure Funding from California Access to Justice Commission
Applications due Sep 18, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing civil legal aid to indigent people can seek $25,000 - $150,000 for infrastructure and innovation projects that strengthen legal services systems. Focused on legal services, the California Access to Justice Commission prioritizes projects serving rural or underserved immigrant communities and those built in meaningful partnership with community-based nonprofits.
California Access To Justice Commission
Impact Litigation Funding for Justice Cases via Impact Fund
Letter of inquiry due Sep 29, 2026
Nonprofit legal organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation can apply for recoverable grants from the Impact Fund, typically ranging from US $10,000 - US $50,000, to cover out-of-pocket litigation costs. Focus areas include social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, which may support California-based financial assistance and related justice efforts.
The Impact Fund
California Investment & Innovation Program NOFA
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
The California Investment and Innovation Fund (Cal IIP) Program aims to strengthen community development financial institutions (CDFIs) by providing grants to enhance their capacity to assist economically-disadvantaged communities. Funding is tiered based on the number of loans closed, with grants up to $200,000 available for eligible applicants. This initiative supports various community needs, including affordable housing and small business development, ultimately promoting economic stability and growth in California.
California State Treasurer's Office
Community Mini-Grant Funding from San Marcos Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 3, 2026
California 501(c)(3) organizations with projects directly benefiting San Marcos residents can receive up to US $1,500 for community programs. San Marcos Community Foundation provides mini grants supporting education, health, youth, seniors, civic life, arts, culture, and wildlife, offering flexible financial assistance for smaller-scale initiatives without a match requirement.
San Marcos Community Foundation
Inland Empire Community Foundation Operating Grants in California
Applications due Oct 14, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties can receive up to US $20,000 in six-month core operating support to strengthen capacity and infrastructure during uncertain times. Inland Empire Community Foundation’s Community Impact Fund offers unrestricted funding that may help California groups sustain programs, staffing, and essential services across a wide range of fields.
The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) Serving Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
Citi Foundation Support for California Communities
Pre proposal due Oct 25, 2026
501(c)(3) public charities working on affordable housing, economic development, financial health, or workforce readiness in California counties can receive unrestricted support and capacity-building resources. With a mission to expand economic opportunity, Citi Foundation provides selected Community Progress Makers with US $1,000,000 over three years plus technical assistance and peer-learning opportunities.
Citi Foundation
California Addiction and Trafficking Funding via Slave 2 Nothing Foundation
Full proposal due Nov 1, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing substance abuse treatment/support or human trafficking services can access funding through the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $50,000. Eligible organizations must operate in states with In-N-Out Burger locations, including California, and focus on direct services such as residential programs, support services, prevention, or drop-in centers.
Slave 2 Nothing Foundation
National Trust Historic Preservation Grants in California
Applications due Nov 12, 2026
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments preserving historic Route 66 sites in California can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund. Grants of US $2,500 - US $10,000 support restoration, stabilization, acquisition, consultant services, and educational or interpretive projects for historically significant places connected to the Route 66 corridor.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Bigglesworth Family Foundation Grants for California Legal Services
Letter of inquiry due Nov 23, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public entities providing or supporting civil legal services can seek funding for innovative, replicable programs, sector hubs, recruitment and retention, and advocacy projects. With a mission to strengthen anti-poverty legal aid, Bigglesworth Family Foundation provides grants of US $10,000 - US $30,000, with limited opportunities for qualifying national organizations.
Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Michelson Spark Grants: Student Basic Needs Funding Cycle
Letter of inquiry due Dec 15, 2026
The Michelson Spark Grants focus on addressing urgent educational needs in California, promoting innovative solutions that enhance student persistence and graduation rates. By funding impactful initiatives, this program aims to leverage technology for assessing basic needs, streamline support systems, and enhance campus culture regarding student welfare. Grants prioritize specific milestones that can catalyze new partnerships and innovative projects, while excluding funding for general operating expenses and direct student assistance.
Michelson 20MM Foundation
California Energy Commission Grants for California EV Charging
Applications due Jan 10, 2027
Property owners, authorized lessees, and their representatives in California can receive up to US $12,000 to install shared Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations through the Communities in Charge program. Grants from the California Energy Commission help fund well-lit, secure charging sites, including public, workplace, and multifamily housing locations across the state.
California Energy Commission
California Agriculture Funding via NRCS
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Agricultural producers and forest landowners in California seeking support for conservation practices can receive technical and financial assistance to improve air and water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of California’s EQIP initiative helps implement on-farm climate-smart practices that reduce erosion, enhance drought resiliency, and mitigate increasing weather volatility.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of California
Refrigeration Upgrades Funding for Facilities from CARB
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Existing commercial and industrial facilities in California seeking to upgrade refrigeration systems to ultra-low global warming potential refrigerants may be eligible for this incentive program supporting F-gas emission reductions. Focused on climate-friendly technology adoption, the California Air Resources Board prioritizes independent facilities and those in disadvantaged or low-income communities through enhanced awards and technical assistance.
California Air Resources Board
Christian Assistance Funding from Keown Trust
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
California 501(c)(3) charitable, benevolent, and religious organizations providing financial aid to needy Christians can apply for US $10,000 - US $20,000 in support. With a mission to assist needy Christians, the Robert J. Keown Trust primarily supports programs benefiting residents of Los Angeles County, especially elderly, infirm, or unsupported Christians.
KEOWN ROBERT J TUW
Bayer Fund Health Grants in California
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
California health and human service nonprofits, school districts, and eligible public entities offering cancer or cardiovascular disease education, awareness, or support services can access funding through Bayer Fund. Programs must be evidence-based, completed within a year, and located within about 55 miles of an eligible Bayer site such as Berkeley, Oxnard, San Francisco, West Sacramento, Williams, or Woodland.
Bayer Fund
Chapman Foundation Support for California Education
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations running K–12 educational or college-prep programs for students in coastal Monterey County communities can apply for the Chapman Foundation’s challenge grants. Funding supports need-based scholarships and group programs that directly help motivated students gain skills to prepare for, enter, and complete college, with clear, measurable achievement outcomes.
William McCaskey Chapman & Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation
City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Grants for California Arts Organizations
Applications due Mar 28, 2027
Emerging arts nonprofits and educational institutions creating public arts projects in Carlsbad, California can receive up to US $5,000 for community-focused programming. Grants from City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Division help California arts groups deliver inclusive dance, music, visual, digital, spoken word, and ethnic or indigenous arts experiences that benefit local residents.
City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Division
Otto P. Berdach Trust Assistance Grants in California
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct financial assistance to people in need in California can apply for grants of approximately US $5,000. Grants from Otto P. Berdach Trust help health, human services, and public benefit programs offer direct aid where public assistance is inadequate, with a particular emphasis on the Long Beach area.
Otto P. Berdach Trust
Samueli Foundation Support for California Nonprofits
Applications due Apr 11, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, government entities, and community-serving faith-based organizations supporting community well-being in Orange County, California can seek flexible funding for capacity-building projects through the Breakaway Fund, with awards of US $50,000 - US $100,000. With a mission to advance well-being, Samueli Foundation provides California community organizations with unrestricted support for talent development, systems upgrades, expert services, or other strategic needs.
Samueli Foundation
Santa Clara Valley Water Support for Stewardship
Applications due Apr 25, 2027
California public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, water districts, special districts, and educational institutions with water or watershed projects in Santa Clara County can access funding through Santa Clara Valley Water District. Stewardship Grants offer US $10,001 - US $150,000 for small-scale implementation, including water conservation, pollution prevention, creek cleanups, and minor habitat restoration, with a 15% match required.
Santa Clara Valley Water District
National Trust Support for California Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in California can seek funding to plan and promote preservation of battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures, with awards of US $2,500 - US $10,000. Grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation help launch or strengthen planning, education, and outreach initiatives that build preservation capacity and engage new audiences.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Water Recycling Planning Grants for Agencies from California State Water Resources Control Board
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Local public agencies in California planning water recycling projects can apply for up to US $500,000 from the California State Water Resources Control Board to assess feasibility and select alternatives that augment potable water supplies. Funding supports planning for recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, pumping, groundwater recharge, and indirect potable reuse.
California State Water Resources Control Board
CalEPA Grants for California Environmental Enforcement
Applications due Aug 1, 2027
Public entities and private nonprofit organizations in California can apply for California Environmental Protection Agency grants of US $10,000 - US $100,000 to support environmental law enforcement, investigation, and training. Funding can cover training for prosecutors, peace officers, firefighters, regulators, and community-based organizations, as well as circuit prosecution costs and local environmental regulator enforcement needs.
California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)