California Private Grants

This grant provides $400,000 to support the creation and development of innovative theatrical works by California-based artists through nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in West Marin, California, to strengthen their internal capacity and enhance their impact, particularly for those serving marginalized communities.

This program provides funding to filmmakers and media producers to support film and television projects that take place in Sacramento, promoting local economic and cultural growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that deliver essential community care services, such as mental health support and crisis response, to strengthen local connections and aid individuals in need.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties that assist specific populations, such as women and children in need, children with special needs, and wheelchair users, to enhance community well-being and self-sufficiency.

This opportunity provides support and resources for Indigenous artists connected to California tribes to enhance their filmmaking skills and professional development.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots projects in Alameda County that prevent stormwater pollution and enhance local environmental health through public outreach and community engagement.

This grant provides financial support to documentary filmmakers in the East Bay area who are creating socially impactful films on contemporary issues.

This grant provides $10,000 to independently owned restaurants and food trucks in Los Angeles County that experienced revenue loss due to the January 2025 wildfires, helping them recover and sustain their operations.

This grant provides financial support to emerging filmmakers in the East Bay area who are enrolled in full-time film studies programs, specifically for documentary projects that address important social issues.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Tucson, Arizona, and Southern California for projects in various areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that focus on enhancing the community through projects in arts, education, health, and human services.

This grant provides funding to community-based organizations led by people of color in California to promote systemic change in youth justice, focusing on reducing the incarceration of Black and Latino youth and supporting gender-responsive strategies for young women and girls of color.

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that promote economic mobility and wealth creation for communities of color and low-income individuals in California, focusing on workforce development for formerly incarcerated individuals and strengthening small businesses through culturally-effective support.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support workforce development and entrepreneurship initiatives aimed at helping low-income communities and people of color, particularly those who have been formerly incarcerated, achieve economic mobility and financial security.

This grant provides funding to organizations working on policy and advocacy initiatives that aim to transform the health care system in California, focusing on improving access and equity for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities.

This grant provides $10,000 to Los Angeles-based nonprofits led by individuals with lived experience of systemic issues, supporting their efforts to drive long-term change through collaborative action and community empowerment.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and community groups in West Marin, California, to support projects that enhance social connections and cultural diversity, particularly for marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based nonprofit animal welfare organizations and municipal agencies to improve their disaster preparedness and response capabilities for future wildfires and emergencies affecting animals.

This grant provides funding to Oakland-based community organizations and individuals to promote literacy for youth ages 0–18 through creative projects outside of school.