Gender and Racial Justice Grants from Baskin Foundation
Nonprofit organizations advancing gender and racial justice, especially for women, girls, and gender-expansive people of color, can seek funding from the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation. With a mission to center marginalized communities, the foundation supports work in areas like environmental gender justice, public policy, and legal advocacy across California and the broader U.S., by invitation only.
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
Environmental Justice Funding from Beneficial State Foundation
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects can receive up to US $1,000 to support social justice and environmental initiatives, including operations, capital campaigns, and events. Beneficial State Foundation provides California organizations working on environmental justice, sustainability, health, housing, and community development with sponsorships, prioritizing existing bank clients and partners; requests must be submitted 60 days in advance.
Beneficial State Foundation
California Climate Resilience Funding via Humboldt Area Foundation
Nonprofits, tribal entities, and community groups improving health and well-being in the Klamath River Basin in California can access funding via Humboldt Area Foundation’s Klamath River Fund: Catalyst Grants. Awards up to US $10,000 support community-led climate resilience, environmental stewardship, community healing, and related environmental justice projects typically completed within 6–12 months.
Humboldt Area Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Community Health
Nonprofit organizations improving health, education, or community services in California can seek funding to expand programs such as food pantries, healthcare access for underserved populations, STEM education, and preventive health initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites eligible U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those advancing environmental justice through health and community work, to apply.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Environmental and Community Funding from La Roche
Environmental and community-focused nonprofits in California can seek support for humanitarian, social development, science and education, community and environment, or arts and culture projects. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver innovative, sustainable programs, including environmental education, conservation, disaster relief, youth services, and related initiatives that may advance environmental justice goals locally.
La Roche, Inc.
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from S H Cowell Foundation
California nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts working on community development, environmental health, and youth and family services may be eligible for support; funding can back place-based initiatives in high-poverty Northern and Central California communities. These grants from S H Cowell Foundation can strengthen local capacity, advance racial equity, and improve conditions in neighborhoods facing environmental and economic challenges.
S H Cowell Foundation
Sills Family Foundation Support for Environmental Justice
Environmental justice nonprofits in California can seek funding for programs protecting low-income families and children from toxic pollutants and related health harms. Sills Family Foundation provides US $10,000 - US $25,000 one-year grants, including general operating support, for community-based efforts advancing environmental justice and systemic change.
Sills Family Foundation
California Habitat Restoration Funding via Wildlife Board
California agricultural landowners and partners can seek funding to restore wildlife habitat on privately owned working lands, including riparian areas, wetlands, grasslands, and buffers. Focused on habitat and ecosystem restoration, the California Wildlife Conservation Board supports durable, long-term projects that enhance connectivity, improve environmental co-benefits, and may benefit environmental justice communities through restoration and public access.
California Wildlife Conservation Board
California Environmental Justice Funding via Women’s Foundation
Grassroots 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations in California advancing environmental, racial, gender, and economic justice can apply for flexible general operating support; funding may also aid environmental justice advocacy. Grants from Women’s Foundation of California help groups led by women of color and gender expansive leaders using organizing, advocacy, and narrative change strategies.
Womens Foundation Of California
Justice Outside Support for California Youth Nature
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Organizations and groups working at the intersection of racial justice, youth, and the environment in California can apply for grants up to US $25,000 to provide youth of color with meaningful nature experiences. Grants from Justice Outside help Bay Area programs in nine counties offer recreation, environmental justice, conservation, climate justice, and cultural or ancestral education for ages 3–24.
Justice Outside
Rose Foundation Support for California Environmental Justice
Applications due Aug 4, 2026
California grassroots environmental and community groups can access funding through Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment to advance climate resilience and environmental justice. Eligible organizations are nonprofits or fiscally sponsored projects with annual budgets of $150,000 or less, working on issues like pollution, sustainable agriculture, water resources, or habitat protection; awards are up to US $7,500.
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment
Impact Litigation Funding for Justice Cases via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 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. Focused on economic, environmental, racial, and social justice, California environmental justice and advocacy cases may be especially competitive.
The Impact Fund
California Environmental Justice Funding via California Jobs First
Pre proposal due Sep 6, 2026
California environmental justice and community development organizations can access funding through California Jobs First’s Southern Border Coalition Catalyst Pre-development Fund to advance economic resilience and equitable growth. Grants of US $50,000 - US $400,000 support projects in Imperial and San Diego Counties that create quality jobs, prioritize disinvested communities, and advance climate change resilience and sustainability in high-growth industries.
California Jobs First
Water Quality Project Grants for Nonprofits from Rose Foundation
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, and public or tribal entities in California can apply for Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment’s California Watershed Protection Fund, offering up to US $40,000 for community-based water quality and watershed protection projects. Grants support surface water stewardship, restoration, conservation, and environmental justice efforts in specified California watersheds.
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment
Hillman Family Foundations Support for Environmental Justice
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
California 501(c)(3) public charities working on environmental resiliency, social and environmental justice, inclusive economies, or sustainable food systems may be eligible for funding, with a focus on the Bay Area. Hillman Family Foundations supports innovative projects that advance environmental justice and climate change mitigation, especially in San Francisco and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Hillman Family Foundations
Ameriprise Financial Community Vitality Grants in California
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes in California can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help U.S. organizations address hunger, housing, economic development, arts access, and adult self-sufficiency, which may benefit environmental justice efforts tied to community development and resilience.
Ameriprise Financial
Climate Resilience Funding from Humboldt Area Foundation
Applications due Jan 27, 2027
Organizations and tribal entities advancing community-led climate resilience, restoration, or environmental justice in California’s Klamath River Basin can apply for US $10,000 - US $50,000 from the Klamath River Fund. Humboldt Area Foundation supports projects in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties that promote community healing, tribal self-determination, science and restoration, storytelling, and environmental stewardship.
Humboldt Area Foundation
California Environmental Justice Funding via As You Sow
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Nonprofit organizations advancing environmental justice and toxic reduction in California can access funding through As You Sow; awards US $1,000 - US $10,000 for projects enforcing state consumer protection and toxic exposure laws or educating consumers. Grants must substantially benefit California communities, with related efforts considered if they include a California-focused environmental or toxic enforcement component.
As You Sow
Impact 100 Greater Sacramento Grants for Environmental Justice
Applications due Mar 22, 2027
With a mission to strengthen local communities, Impact 100 Greater Sacramento provides California nonprofits with large project grants supporting arts, education, environment, family, and health and wellness. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, or El Dorado counties may receive more than US $100,000 for high-impact programs, including environmental justice and conservation initiatives.
Impact 100 Greater Sacramento
California Environmental Justice Funding via Firedoll Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
Environmental and social justice nonprofits in California can seek $10,000 - $30,000 for projects advancing environmental conservation, environmental justice advocacy, and community development. Focused on concrete, year-end deliverables, the Firedoll Foundation supports 501(c)(3)s and fiscally sponsored projects working with vulnerable communities, including in Alameda, Contra Costa, and other Northern California counties.
The Firedoll Foundation
California Environmental Innovation Funding via J.M. Kaplan Fund
Pre proposal due Apr 25, 2027
Nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in California developing early-stage projects in environment, heritage conservation, or social justice can apply for the J.M. Kaplan Fund’s J.M.K. Innovation Prize; awards up to US $175,000 for piloting game-changing ideas. Environmental justice initiatives that fit these priorities may be competitive candidates.
The Jm Kaplan Fund Inc
Wilhelm Family Foundation Arts Grants in California
Applications due May 2, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations and fiscally sponsored groups using creative programming to address environmental and climate issues in California can apply for grants supporting operations, projects, and community programs. Grants from the Wilhelm Family Foundation help arts organizations nationwide, with a preference for California, that engage diverse, marginalized, or underserved communities through public, community, and social-change art.
The Wilhelm Family Foundation
California Arts Council Support for Community Arts
Applications due May 13, 2027
California arts nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups in California can receive up to US $25,000 to run collaborative arts projects addressing community-defined social, economic, or environmental issues. With a mission to uplift under-resourced communities, California Arts Council provides funding for artist-community partnerships that use creative practice to tackle inequities and promote cultural expression.
California Arts Council
Rose Foundation Grants for California Environmental Justice
Applications due Jun 18, 2027
Nonprofit organizations addressing hazardous waste, pollution, and related public health impacts in California can apply for US $5,000 - US $50,000 to support environmental justice work. Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment administers this fund in partnership with the state’s toxics agency, focusing on communities affected by facility violations in select counties.
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment
US $500,000 - US $10,000,000
California Recycling Funding via CalRecycle
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies in California can apply for the Redemption Innovation Grant, which offers US $500,000 - US $10,000,000 for start-up and expansion of beverage container recycling centers and innovative redemption programs. Administered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, this funding may benefit environmental justice efforts in underserved communities.
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
PG&E Corporation Foundation Grants for California Conservation
Applications due Jul 4, 2027
Government agencies, tribal governments, educational institutions, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in California can seek funding for land, air, or water stewardship projects through the Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant program. PG&E Corporation Foundation provides $100,000 awards in each of five regions, prioritizing disadvantaged or vulnerable communities and projects at any stage, from planning to construction or education.
Pg&E Corporation Foundation