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California funding directory

California Grants for Nonprofits

Find California-specific and nationwide grants that explicitly name nonprofit organizations as eligible applicants. California programs and nationwide opportunities are labeled separately so applicants can understand the true geographic scope.

What qualifies: Included grants must be currently relevant, source verified, explicitly open to nonprofits, and either California-specific or nationwide without a conflicting geographic restriction.

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Application effort

Light134
Moderate0
High107

Deadline outlook

Next 30 days36
31–90 days36
More than 90 days35
Rolling or not stated134
OpenNationwideHigh effort

FY26 Community Policing Development: Law Enforcement Products and Resources

USDOJ-OJP-COPS

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and the Administration’s priority of Making America Safe Again by supporting the…

Best for: Law, Justice and Legal Services, Justice, Community Safety

Deadline
Aug 24, 2026
Award
Up to $1,500,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenNationwideHigh effort

FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative Program

USDOJ-OJP-COPS

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and the Administration’s priority of Making America Safe Again by supporting the…

Best for: Law, Justice and Legal Services, Justice, Community Safety

Deadline
Aug 24, 2026
Award
Up to $3,450,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
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OpenNationwideHigh effort

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

NSF

The National Science FoundationRobert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce)invites innovative proposals that address the critical need for recruiting, preparing, and retaining highly effective elementary and secondary mathematics and science teachers…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline
Aug 25, 2026
Award
Up to $3,250,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
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OpenNationwideHigh effort

Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia

DOS-INL

The project will divert low-risk, first-time offenders to probation and community service, allowing Tunisia to focus its limited resources on high-threat criminals. Building upon previous INL support and Ministry of Justice buy in, this project will work…

Best for: Law, Justice and Legal Services, Community Development

Deadline
Aug 25, 2026
Award
Up to $1,500,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
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OpenNationwideHigh effort

FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO

HUD

The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to:promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness;provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, States, Indian Tribes or Tribally Designated Housing Entities [as defined in…

Best for: Community Development, Housing, Youth Development

Deadline
Aug 26, 2026
Award
Up to $25,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)

HHS-ACF-ANA

The Administration for Native Americans anticipates announcing the availability of funds and requesting applications for EAGLE: Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment, supporting socioeconomic and cultural success for Native communities…

Best for: Income Security and Social Services, Health, Human Services

Deadline
Aug 27, 2026
Award
Up to $1,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
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OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Workforce Accelerator Fund 14

Workforce Development Board

The CWDB seeks to fund two or more partnerships that will develop a scalable, replicable career pathway program focused on the Quantum or Fusion sectors. Funded projects will integrate multiple on- and off-ramps for participants from the K-12 system…

Best for: Disadvantaged Communities, Education, Employment

Deadline
Aug 27, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
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OpenNationwideHigh effort

FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation Program

USDOJ-OJP-COPS

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and the Administration’s priority of Making America Safe Again by supporting the…

Best for: Law, Justice and Legal Services, Justice, Community Safety

Deadline
Aug 27, 2026
Award
Up to $350,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
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OpenNationwideHigh effort

AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians

HHS-ACF-ANA

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) anticipates announcing the availability of funds and requesting applications for the AI3 Action Institute – Artificial Intelligence for American Indians. The successful applicant will establish the AI3 Action…

Best for: Opportunity Zone Benefits, Health, Human Services

Deadline
Aug 27, 2026
Award
Up to $3,500,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
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OpenNationwideHigh effort

Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program

DOT-RITA

he U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) is announcing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program. This three-year cooperative…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Transportation, Community Development

Deadline
Aug 28, 2026
Award
Up to $2,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development

DOT-RITA

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) is announcing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Transportation, Research

Deadline
Aug 28, 2026
Award
Up to $600,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program

HUD

The overall purpose of the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP) is to assist experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities in undertaking comprehensive programs that make safety and functional…

Best for: Health, Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits

Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Award
Up to $3,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Healthy Homes Production Grant Program

HUD

The Healthy Homes Production Program (HHP) is part of HUD"s overall Healthy Homes Initiative launched in 1999. The program takes a comprehensive approach to addressing multiple childhood diseases and injuries in the home by focusing on housing-related…

Best for: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits, Community Development

Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Award
Up to $4,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
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OpenNationwideHigh effort

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program

USDOJ-OJP-OVW

The Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program (TSASP) assists Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and nonprofit Tribal organizations in providing “intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child…

Best for: Law, Justice and Legal Services, Justice, Community Safety

Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Award
Up to $500,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

2026-27 Child Abduction Training (AC) Program

Governor's Office of Emergency Services

For an organization to be able to submit a proposal and/or eligible to compete for funding (i.e. read and rated) they must meet the following requirements: • Be a non-profit or governmental organization. • Have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered…

Best for: Health & Human Services

Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental

Governor's Office of Emergency Services

The purpose of the Program is to fund a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor, per Evidence Code § 1035.2, to act as a SART Advocate to take a lead role in the planning and coordinating of SART efforts in their local community with the goal of improving the…

Best for: Health & Human Services

Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

FY 2026-27 Unserved/Underserved Child and Youth Advocacy (XY) Program Supplemental

Governor's Office of Emergency Services

The primary purpose of the Program is to provide funding for advocacy and support services to unserved/underserved child and youth victims/survivors of crime. This can be accomplished by maintaining and/or enhancing an existing program by committing…

Best for: Disadvantaged Communities, Health & Human Services

Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

2027 Department of Pesticide Regulation Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program

Department of Pesticide Regulation

DPR's SPM Grants Program supports projects that advance sustainable pest management practices through IPM research, knowledge, tools, outreach, and implementation in agricultural, urban, and/or wildland settings. The 2027 SPM Grants Program is…

Best for: Agriculture, Disadvantaged Communities, Education

Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Award
Up to $1,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Community Resilience Centers Round 2 PLANNING Grant (FY 26-27)

Strategic Growth Council

CRC Planning Grants will support planning activities to prepare communities to implement Community Resilience Centers. CRC Planning Grant activities should focus on preparing for a future CRC Implementation Grant or similar funding opportunity, and must…

Best for: Disadvantaged Communities, Disaster Prevention & Relief, Education

Deadline
Sep 4, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program

HHS-IHS

This program is intended to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund…

Best for: Health, Human Services, Community Development

Deadline
Sep 4, 2026
Award
Up to $750,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Tahoe for All

Tahoe Conservancy

Although Lake Tahoe is a world-class outdoor recreation destination, many people face barriers to accessing and enjoying its recreational opportunities. In California and nationwide, outdoor access and its benefits are not equitably available to all…

Best for: Disadvantaged Communities, Parks & Recreation

Deadline
Sep 4, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Tribal Wildfire Resilience grants fund projects that serve California Native American tribes, support Traditional Ecological Knowledge and cultural fire, improve forest health through forest fuels reduction, pest management, reforestation, biomass…

Best for: Agriculture, Disadvantaged Communities, Disaster Prevention & Relief

Deadline
Sep 8, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children (Demonstration Projects)

HHS-ACF-OFVPS

The purpose of the Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children is to expand the capacity of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence service programs and community-based programs to prevent future domestic violence. This is…

Best for: Income Security and Social Services, Health, Human Services

Deadline
Sep 8, 2026
Award
Up to $350,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed
Check eligibilityView grant details

Original directory analysis

What the current california grants landscape tells applicants

Opportunity composition

134 opportunities are California-specific and 107 are nationwide programs available without a captured California conflict. State sources represent the largest captured funder group.

Deadline pressure

36 verified opportunities have a captured deadline in the next 30 days. Applicants should prioritize eligibility confirmation and registration checks before drafting, especially when a federal submission system is involved.

Application workload

Light is the most common estimated effort level, covering 134 listings. This estimate reflects captured registrations, attachments, narrative, budget, and cost-share signals—not a predicted number of hours.

This analysis is recalculated from the directory’s currently verified membership. Missing award amounts are excluded, and changing source facts can alter these patterns on the next aggregation run.

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Sources and method

Listings come from the official source URL retained on each grant record. Automated rules normalize source categories and identify funding-use phrases; each classification preserves its triggering text. Headline totals include only verified, currently relevant opportunities with explicit nonprofit evidence. Nationwide grants are labeled separately from California-specific programs.

Aggregates refresh daily. The page’s last-modified signal changes only when membership, material source facts, statistics, or editorial copy changes. Missing award amounts are never treated as zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many california grants are currently available?

We currently count 241 verified, relevant opportunities with confirmed nonprofit eligibility. 241 are open and 0 are forecasted. The count changes when official sources add, close, or materially revise grants.

How does a grant qualify for this california grants page?

Included grants must be currently relevant, source verified, explicitly open to nonprofits, and either California-specific or nationwide without a conflicting geographic restriction.

Are nationwide grants included?

Yes. 107 nationwide opportunities are included because their captured eligibility does not conflict with California availability. They are labeled “Nationwide,” not California-specific.

How current is this directory?

Source records and aggregates are checked on a daily cadence. “New,” “closing soon,” and “recently changed” groups are calculated from the latest verified records; applicants should still confirm final terms on the official source before applying.