Grants in California: 31+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in California can access federal grants open to all states, California-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to California nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

31+

Grants Available

$204.4M

Total Funding Tracked

$15.7M

Average Award

CA

State

Top Funding Categories in California

Community Fdns ExpandedSo. CaliforniaBay AreaLos AngelesST-CA

Active Grants in California

The San Francisco Foundation
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The San Francisco Foundation

The San Francisco Foundation is a community foundation that partners with donors, community leaders, and nonprofits to create a Bay Area where everyone can thrive. They offer funding opportunities through grants, loans, leadership programs, and awards focused on advancing racial equity and supporting various community needs.

Up to $100.0MRolling deadline
The San Diego Foundation
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The San Diego Foundation

The San Diego Foundation provides grants and funding opportunities to support nonprofit organizations and community initiatives throughout San Diego County. The foundation focuses on addressing local community needs and building regional capacity.

Up to $100.0MRolling deadline
Annenberg Foundation
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Annenberg Foundation

National + So. CA

Up to $1.0MRolling deadline
Ahmanson Foundation
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Ahmanson Foundation

So. California

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Hewlett Foundation
state

Hewlett Foundation

Education, environment

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Bay Area

Up to $500KRolling deadline
James Irvine Foundation
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James Irvine Foundation

Opportunity

Up to $500KRolling deadline
California Endowment
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California Endowment

Health statewide

Up to $500KRolling deadline
California Wellness Foundation
state

California Wellness Foundation

Health

Up to $300KRolling deadline
Weingart Foundation
state

Weingart Foundation

So. California nonprofits

Up to $200KRolling deadline
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
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Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

So. California

Up to $200KRolling deadline
California Community Foundation
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California Community Foundation

Los Angeles

Up to $100KRolling deadline
San Francisco Foundation
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San Francisco Foundation

Bay Area

Up to $100KRolling deadline
MAJOR FOUNDATIONS (100+)
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MAJOR FOUNDATIONS (100+)

Amount variesRolling deadline
CalCompetes, iBank
state

GO-Biz

Business development

Amount variesRolling deadline
CDBG, HOME, various
state

CA Dept of Housing & Community Dev

Housing

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

California Humanities

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline
KEY PROGRAMS
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KEY PROGRAMS

California state government funding programs that support various public initiatives including education, infrastructure, social services, and economic development. These programs are designed to address key state priorities and community needs throughout California.

Amount variesRolling deadline
CalCompetes Tax Credit
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CalCompetes Tax Credit

$308M+/cycle

Amount variesRolling deadline
Marin Community Foundation
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Marin Community Foundation

Marin County

Amount variesRolling deadline
East Bay Community Foundation
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East Bay Community Foundation

East Bay

Amount variesRolling deadline
The California Community Foundation
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The California Community Foundation

Los Angeles

Amount variesRolling deadline
Operating, project grants
state

California Arts Council

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline
Clean energy grants
state

California Energy Commission

Energy

Amount variesRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: California Grants

What types of grants are available in California?

California organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), California-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in California to apply for state grants?

For most California state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in California and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find California state grant opportunities?

California state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for California grants?

California state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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