Best Sonoma County Grants for Nonprofits in California

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Sonoma County, California supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program support that demonstrates measurable community impact. Costco Foundation supports these efforts in communities where it does business, reviewing applications within 4–6 weeks and considering factors like documented need, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.

Costco Foundation

Unspecified amount

Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services approaches can seek funding to tackle social problems, including work benefiting Sonoma County, California. With a mission to support creative solutions, Creag Foundation provides grants to smaller or evolving organizations; funding is by invitation only, but eligible groups may submit a letter of inquiry.

Creag Foundation

Up to US $300,000

Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants in Sonoma County

Nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit social enterprises in Sonoma County, California can seek funding for early-stage, scalable solutions to major social and environmental challenges. Focused on social impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites organizations serving underserved communities to apply for up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support and access to a global peer community.

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

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US $100,000

Health and Community Betterment Grants from Community Foundation Sonoma County

Nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and qualifying public programs in Sonoma County, California can seek $100,000 for health and community betterment work, including core operating support and program expansion. Impact 100 Redwood Circle, a program of Community Foundation Sonoma County, funds organizations improving physical, mental, and social well-being across all ages.

Unspecified amount

Moore Foundation Support for Sonoma Conservation

Environmental conservation nonprofits and public agencies working on land protection, stewardship, and conservation finance in Sonoma County and the broader Bay Area can access funding from the Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation. Grants support science-based land acquisition, conservation easements, and initial stewardship that preserve biodiversity and nature-based recreation across ten Bay Area counties.

Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation

Unspecified amount

Sonoma County Disaster Recovery Funding via Community Foundation Sonoma County

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Sonoma County, California can seek support for disaster recovery, preparedness, housing stability, and trauma healing initiatives. Focused on long-term, equitable resilience, Community Foundation Sonoma County invites, on a proactive and by-invitation basis, partners working at systemic and community levels to strengthen vulnerable residents before and after disasters.

Applications due Jul 31, 2026

US $5,000 - US $250,000

Gupta Family Foundation Support for Self-Reliance

Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation; awards range from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants support poverty alleviation, disability services, social services, and humanitarian relief, with current funding for smaller 501(c)(3)s and similar entities, including those serving Sonoma County, California within the U.S.

Gupta Family Foundation

US $5,000 - US $50,000

Sonoma County Capital Funding via Bothin Foundation

Applications due Aug 1, 2026

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Sonoma County, California seeking durable capital for facilities, equipment, technology, or vehicles can apply for Bothin Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $50,000. Funding supports social services, youth development, arts, environmental, and related programs serving at least 50% disadvantaged children, low-income families with children, and/or people with disabilities.

Bothin Foundation

Unspecified amount

Speedway Children's Charities Youth Grants in Sonoma County

Applications due Aug 2, 2026

Focused on children’s services, Speedway Children's Charities invites Sonoma County, California 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children to apply for project-based funding. Grants support programs addressing homelessness, foster care, exploitation and trafficking, food insecurity, medical and disability care, mental health, education, literacy, and enrichment for vulnerable youth in the Sonoma County community.

Speedway Children's Charities

US $25,000 - US $30,000

LGBTQ Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Horizons Foundation

Letter of inquiry due Aug 5, 2026

Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored LGBTQ-primary organizations in Sonoma County and other Bay Area counties can seek $25,000 - $30,000 for programs, services, and advocacy. Focused on LGBTQ advocacy, arts and culture, community building, and health and human services, Horizons Foundation invites applications for general operating or project support within its Community Issues Funding Program.

Horizons Foundation

Unspecified amount

Senior Services Funding from Bethlehem Foundation

Applications due Aug 31, 2026

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations promoting senior health, independence, and social connection in Sonoma County, California can access funding through Bethlehem Foundation. Grants support education, health, and human services programs for low- to very low-income senior adults across Northern California, with applications accepted year-round and reviewed at spring and fall grant meetings.

Bethlehem Foundation

Unspecified amount

Kimball Foundation Support for Sonoma Youth Programs

Full proposal due Sep 18, 2026

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering youth college access, workplace training, cultural enrichment, or environmental education in Sonoma County, California may be eligible for this funding. The Kimball Foundation supports programs serving low-income students with sustained, high-quality services, and applies a rest-year policy after four consecutive years of support.

Kimball Foundation

US $30,000 - US $60,000

Immigrant Employment Funding from Community Foundation Sonoma

Sonoma County, California 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups can receive US $30,000 - US $60,000 to support immigrant employment security, job training, and small business or entrepreneurship development. Community Foundation Sonoma County prioritizes programs designed by and for immigrants living on the margins, with strong local presence, partnerships, and trusted relationships across Sonoma County regions.

US $100,000

Legal Information Funding for Nonprofits from Community Foundation Sonoma County

Sonoma County, California 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored groups supporting immigrant communities can access funding for centralized legal and policy information services. The Fund for Belonging from Community Foundation Sonoma County offers US $100,000 to create plain-language, multilingual legal updates and map trainings, disseminated countywide through trusted messenger networks.

US $15,000 - US $40,000

Community Foundation Sonoma County Grants for Sonoma County Safe Spaces

Grants from Community Foundation Sonoma County help Sonoma County, California 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups create safe, welcoming spaces that support immigrant wellbeing and belonging. Organizations can request US $15,000 - US $40,000 for culturally appropriate mental health services, peer connection, and community power-building in physical or virtual settings; geographic and demographic representation will factor into awards.

US $10,000 - US $30,000

Sonoma County Immigrant Services Funding via Community Foundation Sonoma County

Sonoma County, California 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored groups serving immigrant communities can seek US $10,000 - US $30,000 to build trusted messenger networks that share legal and policy information. Community Foundation Sonoma County funds collaborative partnerships that disseminate accurate, timely, culturally sensitive information across the county’s regions, including during disasters.

Applications due Oct 2, 2026

US $4,000

Sonoma County Arts Funding via Creative Sonoma

Sonoma County, California 501(c)(3) arts and culture nonprofits can apply for Creative Sonoma’s Arts Impact Grants for Organizations, awarding US $4,000 in general operating support. Eligible museums and culturally specific organizations with at least three years of programming may qualify, including those serving countywide, neighborhood, youth, or environmental sustainability impact areas.

Creative Sonoma

Unspecified amount

Bank of Marin Community Vitality Grants in Sonoma

Applications due Oct 11, 2026

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting social and economic vitality, education, or enrichment and wellness in Sonoma County, California may be eligible for this annual grant program. With a mission to build stronger communities, Bank of Marin provides funding across ten Northern California counties for basic needs, economic development, education access, arts, environment, and related services.

Bank of Marin

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Sonoma County Environmental Funding via Lawrence Foundation

Applications due Nov 1, 2026

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Sonoma County, California can seek unrestricted support for environmental and human services programs, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Lawrence Foundation supports environmental conservation and community services globally, with no geographic restrictions, through both program and general operating grants.

Lawrence Foundation

Up to US $10,000

Stanislaus Community Foundation Support for Community Health

Applications due Nov 15, 2026

501(c)(3) nonprofits in Sonoma County, California working on family well-being, the arts, or overall community health can apply for Stanislaus Community Foundation’s GALLO Giving program; awards up to US $10,000 for eligible projects. Organizations must be in one of GALLO’s focus areas and submit one online request per year.

Stanislaus Community Foundation

Up to US $5,000

LGBTQ Donor Engagement Funding from Horizons Foundation

Applications due Jan 30, 2027

Large LGBTQ-primary 501(c)(3) nonprofits hosting donor engagement or fundraising events in Sonoma County and other SF Bay Area counties can receive up to US $5,000 to support these activities. Grants from Horizons Foundation help eligible organizations strengthen individual giving, build new donor relationships, and create inclusive, mission-aligned events for the LGBTQ community.

Horizons Foundation

Up to US $30,000

Sonoma County Basic Needs Funding via Community Foundation Sonoma County

Applications due Feb 7, 2027

Sonoma County, California 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups providing direct food or emergency shelter can access funding through Community Foundation Sonoma County, with awards up to US $30,000. Programs must serve individuals and families in acute need, focusing on those living on the margins and minimizing barriers to services.

Applications due Feb 25, 2027

US $1,500

Higher Education Scholarships from Community Foundation

Graduating high school seniors with financial need pursuing higher or vocational education, including those in Sonoma County, California, may be eligible for income-based scholarships supporting college, university, or trade school costs. Grants from Community Foundation of the North State provide US $1,500 awards to students who demonstrate community service, public service interest, or business entrepreneurship achievements.

Community Foundation of the North State

US $1,000

Community Foundation Education Grants in Sonoma County

Applications due Feb 25, 2027

Graduating high school seniors in Sonoma County, California pursuing higher education or vocational and trade education can receive merit-based scholarships of US $1,000 recognizing academic excellence, community service, or business entrepreneurship. Community Foundation of the North State’s Tri Counties Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund competitively awards these scholarships to eligible students who will enroll as undergraduates in the fall.

Community Foundation of the North State

US $5,000 - US $15,000

Peaceful World Foundation Grants for Sonoma Arts

Letter of inquiry due Mar 5, 2027

Peacebuilding-focused nonprofit organizations in Sonoma County, California can receive US $5,000 - US $15,000 to support community-based arts or mindful education programs that foster global and inner peace. Peaceful World Foundation prioritizes Bay Area groups using creative or contemplative practices to encourage diversity, integration, ecological sustainability, and innovative healing tools for community peace-making.

Peaceful World Foundation

US $10,000 - US $50,000

Sonoma County Child Welfare Funding via In-N-Out Burgers Foundation

Applications due May 2, 2027

Grants from the In-N-Out Burgers Foundation help Sonoma County, California nonprofits serving children and youth affected by abuse and neglect. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations with $100,000+ budgets in counties where In-N-Out operates can receive US $10,000 - US $50,000 for aligned programs or general operating support, with select long-term partners also considered for capital grants.

In-N-Out Burgers Foundation

Unspecified amount

Community Foundation Sonoma County Grants for Arts Education

Full proposal due May 9, 2027

With a mission to expand arts learning, Community Foundation Sonoma County provides Sonoma County, California nonprofits with funding to deliver high-quality visual, performing, or literary arts education directly to young people. Local 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups offering creative instruction and student presentations or performances may be invited to apply.