Ben B Cheney Foundation Support for Communities
Public charities and eligible local government units in California can seek up to US $40,000 for time-limited community projects, especially capital or equipment needs. Ben B Cheney Foundation provides project-focused funding across areas like civic improvements, basic needs, health, youth, and culture, which may benefit California local government initiatives partnering with community organizations.
Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Community Space Funding from Tahoe Community Foundation
Nonprofit public charities, government agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations serving Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach can receive in-kind storage and shared facility support through the Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center. Tahoe Community Foundation supports eligible Nevada and California organizations by providing economical office, storage, and meeting space that may benefit local government-related services.
Tahoe Community Foundation
Youth and Hunger Funding from Shaw's Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools addressing hunger, youth and education, or health and nutrition in California can seek program support through Shaw's Supermakets Charitable Foundation. Grants are available to groups serving communities where Shaw’s and Star Market operate, and California applicants must secure an employee sponsor before applying online.
Shaw's Supermakets Charitable Foundation
California Community Development Funding via S H Cowell Foundation
California local government partners, public schools, and nonprofits working on community development, family services, and youth education can access funding through S H Cowell Foundation to strengthen low-income Northern and Central California communities. Grants support place-based initiatives advancing racial equity, economic advancement, community and environmental health, and resident voice through schools, family programs, youth development, and neighborhood improvements.
S H Cowell Foundation
Civic Engagement Grants for Rural Communities via Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Focused on civic engagement and education, this program invites rural 501(c)(3)s, local or tribal governments, community foundations, CDFIs, colleges, and similar entities to run experimental civic participation projects. Eligible efforts serve rural regions such as Tribal Lands or the Southwest Border, with Civic Experiment Grants from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors providing up to US $25,000 for program-specific work.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
Community Services Funding from Teichert Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Local government agencies and 501(c)(3) public charities in eligible California counties can seek project-specific support for civic improvement, community and social services, education, environment, health, and youth or elderly programs. With a mission to build a healthy, prosperous region, Teichert Foundation provides one-year grants of US $3,000 - US $7,500, including for civic engagement initiatives.
Teichert Foundation
Sierra Health Foundation Grants for California Health
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Local government agencies and nonprofit organizations in California’s 26-county Sierra Health Foundation region can seek event sponsorships that promote health, racial equity and racial justice. Grants from Sierra Health Foundation support single events that advance community health education and address health disparities; eligible public agencies include school districts and state, county and city government.
Sierra Health Foundation
California Legal Justice Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation in California can seek US $10,000 - US $50,000 in recoverable grants for out-of-pocket case costs. The Impact Fund supports economic, environmental, racial, and social justice cases that benefit communities facing systemic oppression, which may include matters involving local governments or public agencies.
The Impact Fund
Up to US $10,000,000 in in-kind support
California State Treasurer's Office Support for Manufacturers
Applications due Aug 28, 2026
Eligible California manufacturers and public agencies purchasing equipment for alternative energy, advanced transportation, advanced manufacturing, or recycling projects can receive up to US $10,000,000 in in-kind support through a sales and use tax exclusion. The California State Treasurer's Office, via CAEATFA’s STE Program, may benefit local governments expanding qualifying manufacturing facilities or recycling operations.
California State Treasurer's Office
Community Project Funding for California Entities from Wonderful Company
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Local governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and health organizations in California’s rural San Joaquin Valley can seek US $1,000 - US $100,000 for tangible community projects. The Wonderful Company supports initiatives in places like Delano, Wasco, Avenal, and Sanger that advance youth enrichment, community health, safety, arts, and economic opportunity.
The Wonderful Company
California Jobs First Support for Local Governments
Pre proposal due Sep 6, 2026
Local governments and public agencies in California’s Southern Border Region can apply for California Jobs First’s Catalyst Pre-development Fund, awarding US $50,000 - US $400,000 for implementation-ready economic development projects. Funding supports planning and predevelopment for equitable growth, quality jobs, and climate-resilient infrastructure in Imperial and San Diego Counties, especially in disinvested communities.
California Jobs First
California Arts and Culture Funding via PacifiCorp Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Local government entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in California communities served by Pacific Power can access funding for arts and culture projects, including festivals, museums, music, theater, and visual arts. Grants from PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation offer up to US $10,000, which may benefit civic and community-focused cultural initiatives.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Creative West Performing Arts Grants in California
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local governments, higher education institutions, and tribal governments can use this funding to present touring performers and literary artists in their communities. Grants from Creative West help cover artist fees, facility rentals, accessibility, marketing, travel, and related administration, with awards of US $2,000 - US $3,000 and a required 1:1 non-federal cash match.
Creative West
National Trust for Historic Preservation Grants for California Historic Preservation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
California public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits preserving historic places connected to Route 66 can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Grants of US $2,500 - US $10,000 support restoration, rehabilitation, acquisition, consultant services, and preservation education or interpretation for eligible sites and projects along the Route 66 corridor.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
W. M. Keck Foundation Community Grants in California
Letter of inquiry due Nov 3, 2026
Local governments and 501(c)(3) organizations in California serving Los Angeles County communities can seek US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 for time-limited projects in arts, education, health care, and social services. With a mission to strengthen communities, W. M. Keck Foundation supports initiatives that benefit low-income children, youth, families, and special needs populations.
W. M. Keck Foundation
Library Summer Meal Funding from California State Library
Applications due Nov 5, 2026
California public libraries and local governments in California can seek funding to run or support USDA summer meal sites and related educational programming for children and teens. Focused on library services, youth development, and healthy eating, the California State Library program supports Farm to Summer activities, pop-up libraries at community meal sites, and hands-on food education.
California State Library
UC Davis Sustainable Agriculture Grants in California
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
California farm and food system businesses, nonprofits, government and tribal agencies, and higher education institutions can receive $10,000 to $20,000 for sustainable agriculture and food systems projects. University of California, Davis supports planning, education and outreach, and applied research that advance regenerative farming, equitable food access, and community-focused supply chains, with priority for disadvantaged and Tribal communities and socially disadvantaged producers.
University of California, Davis
California Fisheries Restoration Funding via California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Pre proposal due Mar 2, 2027
Public agencies, Native American tribes, and nonprofit organizations in California can seek major funding to restore, enhance, or protect anadromous salmonid habitat. California Department of Fish and Wildlife provides California local governments and partners with more than US $2,000,000 for process-based fisheries habitat restoration and conservation projects supporting wild salmon and steelhead trout populations.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Community Art Funding for Local Parks from Arts in California Parks
Letter of inquiry due Mar 13, 2027
California local government agencies, 501(c)(3)s, tribes, land trusts, and other eligible partners can apply for Arts in California Parks’ Local Parks Implementation Grants to create art and nature projects in local parks. Projects must be public, park-based, and foster community connection, health, well-being, and placemaking, with preferred regions including the Central Valley, Inland Empire, tribal lands, and Far North/South California.
Arts in California Parks
Tahoe Community Foundation Support for Civic Programs
Applications due Mar 20, 2027
Local government agencies, schools, and other 501(c)(3) organizations improving civic life and services in California’s Truckee–North Tahoe region can seek competitive project funding supporting arts, education, environment, health, and human services. Tahoe Community Foundation’s Lahontan Community Foundation Fund invites applicants incorporated in California or Nevada that directly serve Nevada and Placer Counties.
Tahoe Community Foundation
California Community Development Funding via Firedoll Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
The Firedoll Foundation provides California 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored projects with grants of US $10,000 - US $30,000 for community development, immigrant rights, and environmental conservation work. Nonprofits serving vulnerable populations, advancing human rights, or pursuing environmental justice in eligible Northern California counties may be strong candidates, especially with clear, discrete annual project deliverables.
The Firedoll Foundation
Samueli Foundation Support for California Communities
Applications due Apr 11, 2027
Local governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and community organizations serving Orange County, California can access funding through the Breakaway Fund to strengthen community services and well-being. Grants from Samueli Foundation help cover $50,000 - $100,000 in unrestricted costs for leadership development, systems and equipment upgrades, and specialized professional expertise that enhance mission delivery.
Samueli Foundation
Operating Support Grants for Arts Organizations from California Arts Council
Applications due May 13, 2027
California arts and cultural nonprofits, local government arts units, tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored arts groups can receive up to US $30,000 for general operating expenses such as rent, utilities, and staff salaries. Grants from California Arts Council help California organizations with at least two years of arts programming sustain a diverse statewide arts infrastructure.
California Arts Council
CAL FIRE Support for California Wildfire Prevention
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
California state agencies, local governments, tribes, JPAs, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek funding for wildfire prevention projects in California, including hazardous fuels reduction, planning, and public education. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection provides support for efforts that protect communities, improve public safety and health, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with priority for disadvantaged and low-income communities.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
PacifiCorp Foundation Support for California Communities
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Local government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in California communities served by Pacific Power can seek funding for community enhancement and environmental respect projects. The PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation offers up to US $10,000 for efforts like affordable housing, community centers, parks, trails, gardens, conservation, and natural resource stewardship.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
California Transportation System Mobility Grants in California
Applications due Jun 22, 2027
Local, regional, and state agencies in California can seek funding to expand biking and walking infrastructure and programs that improve safety and mobility for non-motorized users. Focused on active transportation, California Transportation System invites eligible public entities, schools, transit and natural resource agencies, tribes, and certain nonprofits to support greenhouse gas reduction, public health, and benefits for disadvantaged communities.
California Transportation System
PG&E Corporation Foundation Environmental Grants in California
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 stewardship, air quality, or water stewardship projects through the PG&E Corporation Foundation. Local governments serving disadvantaged or vulnerable communities may be especially competitive, and funding can support any project stage from planning to construction, education, or coordination.
Pg&E Corporation Foundation