Community Foundation of Mendocino County Grants for California Community Programs
Nonprofits, tribes, schools, special districts, and fiscally sponsored groups hosting public educational opportunities or community events in California’s Mendocino County can seek $500 - $1,000 to support their work. Grants from Community Foundation of Mendocino County help small nonprofits deliver well-planned events with broad community impact and address immediate local needs.
Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc.
Frieda C Fox Family Foundation Grants for California Youth Programs
California 501(c)(3) public charities with budgets under $10 million that provide direct services to children and youth in Los Angeles or Santa Clara counties can seek funding for youth-focused programs. Grants from Frieda C Fox Family Foundation help small nonprofits with projects that maximize youth potential, with awards up to US $10,000 and annually changing themes like mentoring or STEM through the arts.
Frieda C Fox Family Foundation
California Education and Health Funding via Saw Island Foundation
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits in California working in education, science, or health can apply for Saw Island Foundation’s grants to support scholarships, research, targeted programs, or general operating needs. New grants generally prioritize the San Francisco Bay Area, and organizations elsewhere in the state should explain why this foundation is an appropriate partner.
Saw Island Foundation
Youth and Family Funding for Nonprofits from S H Cowell Foundation
California small nonprofits, public schools, and school districts serving children, youth, and families in high-poverty Northern or Central California communities can access funding through S H Cowell Foundation to support place-based programs. Grants may back family services, K–12 education, youth development, mental health, affordable housing, community development, and related capacity-building efforts that advance racial and economic equity.
S H Cowell Foundation
Youth and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Ford Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and tribal nations serving rural communities can apply for larger grants from The Ford Family Foundation, with awards up to Up to US $20,000 for programs, operations, or capital projects. California small nonprofits working in rural Siskiyou County on early childhood, youth education, or community facilities may be eligible.
The Ford Family Foundation
Capacity-Building Grants for Small Nonprofits from Ford Family Foundation
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental agencies, and tribal nations in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California can apply for the Ford Family Foundation’s technical assistance grants, awarding up to US $5,000 for capacity-building. Funding supports consultants for planning, governance, fundraising, or fiscal systems, and staff participation in mission-relevant trainings.
The Ford Family Foundation
Rose Foundation Support for California Environmental Justice
Applications due Aug 4, 2026
California small grassroots organizations focused on environmental health, climate resilience, or environmental justice can access funding through the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment for one-year projects. Grants up to US $7,500 support community-based advocacy, organizing, education, restoration, and related efforts, with priority for BIPOC, frontline, immigrant, and low-income communities statewide.
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment
Impact Litigation Funding for Legal Organizations via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Focused on impact litigation, legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms in California and nationwide can seek recoverable grants to support economic, environmental, racial, and social justice cases. The Impact Fund awards US $10,000 - US $50,000 primarily for out-of-pocket litigation costs in class actions or multi-plaintiff cases benefiting communities facing systemic oppression.
The Impact Fund
Poets & Writers Grants for California Literary Events
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
With a mission to support literary programming, Poets & Writers provides California organizations hosting public readings and writing workshops with mini-grants to pay published writers’ fees, up to US $3,000 per year. Colleges, libraries, community centers, bookstores, and similar hosts may apply, with priority for culturally diverse, rural, or underserved audiences.
Poets & Writers
Community Development Funding from Wonderful Company
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, local agencies, and community health organizations can seek funding for visible, community-focused projects that advance equity in rural San Joaquin Valley communities. Focused on community development, The Wonderful Company invites small nonprofits to apply for US $1,000 - US $100,000 to support program expansion, innovation, equipment, and small capital improvements.
The Wonderful Company
Community Development Funding for Nonprofits from Banner Bank
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
California small nonprofits supporting housing, youth development, financial education, or economic and workforce development can apply for Banner Bank’s Community Support Program. Grants from Banner Bank help organizations in California and other Western states serve low- and moderate-income residents through affordable housing, academic achievement, job creation, and related community vitality efforts.
Banner Bank
Community Vitality Funding from Land O'Lakes Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting rural community vitality projects, including in select California counties, can apply for Land O'Lakes Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. Focus areas include education, agricultural education, economic development, public infrastructure, first responders, firefighting, and community improvement projects that strengthen local resources and opportunities in member-owner dairy communities.
Land O'lakes Foundation
Department of Arts and Culture Grants for California Arts Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit arts organizations and fiscally sponsored groups providing arts programming in Los Angeles County can receive up to US $250,000 for two-year projects and operating activities. Grants from Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture help California small nonprofits fund exhibitions, performances, arts education, outreach, and other public arts programs that serve local communities.
Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture
Rural Microenterprise Funding from USDA
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofits, federally recognized tribes, and higher education institutions in California that serve rural microenterprises can apply for USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, with awards up to US $500,000 for loans and technical assistance. Funding supports revolving microloan funds and training for rural businesses with 10 or fewer employees, including working capital, equipment, and real estate improvements.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
California Disaster Preparedness Funding via WD-40
Applications due Oct 4, 2026
501(c)(3) public charities working on disaster preparedness and recovery in Southern California can apply for the WD-40 Company Memory Making Fund, with awards up to US $200,000 for water-related disaster preparation projects. With a mission to build resilient communities, WD-40 Company supports nonprofits protecting equipment, tools, and infrastructure from hurricanes, heavy rainfall, and flooding.
WD-40 Company
California Community Services Funding via Humboldt Area Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit and public benefit organizations, schools, government agencies, and tribal governments in Trinity County, California can access funding through the Trinity Trust’s Community Response Grants to address urgent, one-time community needs. Administered by Humboldt Area Foundation, awards up to US $10,000 support projects that build collaboration, engage youth and residents, and strengthen long-term organizational capacity.
Humboldt Area Foundation
California Photography Research Funding via Humboldt Area Foundation
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Nonprofit institutions and individual researchers in California studying under-researched women photographers worldwide or Western American photographers through the Great Depression can apply for Humboldt Area Foundation’s Peter E. Palmquist Memorial Fund, with awards of US $500 - US $2,000. Funding must be used strictly for research in photographic history.
Humboldt Area Foundation
Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Support for Literacy
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering literacy, STEM, STEAM, or educational enrichment programs in North County San Diego, California can receive US $500 - US $5,000 for direct-service projects. The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation favors local, low-budget organizations and program-based requests that help children and community members improve reading and writing skills.
Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
TFish Fund Poverty Relief Grants in California
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Small, high-impact NGOs working on poverty alleviation and related services in East Asia can access funding through TFish Fund; awards up to US $10,000 support basic needs, health, and education programs. California-based nonprofits serving Asian communities or operating in East Asia may be eligible if they meet the fund’s transparency and focus criteria.
TFish Fund
City of Berkeley Support for Community Festivals
Applications due Mar 12, 2027
Small 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofits in California planning public festivals in Berkeley can receive up to US $7,000 for festival-related expenses. Focused on community culture and heritage, the City of Berkeley invites applications for one-time or annual events with a free, accessible component for the general public.
City of Berkeley
Operating Support Grants for Arts Nonprofits from Silicon Valley Creates
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
Small 501(c)(3) arts and culture nonprofits based in Santa Clara County can receive unrestricted operating support to sustain accessible performances, exhibitions, and community programming. Focused on equity, inclusion, and artistic vibrancy, Silicon Valley Creates backs organizations with three-plus years of local activity and average annual budgets between $250,000 and $1.5 million in California.
Silicon Valley Creates
Santa Clara Valley Water Support for Stewardship
Applications due Apr 25, 2027
California small nonprofits, public agencies, and educational institutions can fund water and watershed stewardship projects in Santa Clara County through Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Stewardship Grants, with awards from US $10,001 - US $150,000. Eligible projects include water conservation, pollution prevention, creek cleanups, community gardens, and small-scale habitat restoration, with a 15% match required.
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Wilhelm Family Foundation Arts Grants in California
Applications due May 2, 2027
Small 501(c)(3) arts nonprofits in California can seek funding for community-focused creative programming, general operations, and projects that engage diverse or underserved residents. Grants from Wilhelm Family Foundation help organizations using art to address environmental and climate issues, cultural and social justice, and expand public access to creative expression; fiscally sponsored groups may also be considered.
The Wilhelm Family Foundation
Theatre Production Grants for Nonprofits from Biller Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 10, 2027
Nonprofit professional theatres producing contemporary shows on social issues in California and other eligible Western states can receive US $10,000 - US $25,000 for artistic, production, and community engagement costs, plus select change-capital projects. Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation supports 501(c)(3) theatres with at least $1,000,000 in annual revenue and a two-year production history.
Sheri And Les Biller Family Foundation
US $100,000 - US $500,000
USDA Rural Development Business Grants in California
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in California can use these grants to provide technical assistance, training, and infrastructure support for small rural businesses. With a mission to strengthen rural development, USDA Rural Development offers US $100,000 - US $500,000 for projects like business counseling, facilities, revolving loan funds, and community economic development benefiting rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
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 receive US $100,000 for land, air, or water stewardship projects. PG&E Corporation Foundation provides California environmental organizations with support for planning, construction, design, education, or coordination, prioritizing projects serving disadvantaged or vulnerable communities within PG&E’s service regions.
Pg&E Corporation Foundation
Yolo Community Foundation Voter Education Grants
Applications due Jul 17, 2027
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups in California’s Yolo County can receive up to US $15,000 to run voter education and outreach campaigns explaining when, where, and how to vote. Focused on voting and elections, Yolo Community Foundation invites organizations experienced with local Latinx, Asian Pacific Islander, and young voters to integrate this messaging into existing activities.
Yolo Community Foundation