Grants to Support Collaborative Community Development in California in California (USA)
GrantID: 74080
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $10,000
Summary
Grant supports community-driven programs and is designed to empower local residents and organizations through investments in public health, safety, education, arts, culture, stewardship, and disaster preparedness.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public agencies (like schools, parks, or health programs), church-sponsored initiatives open to the broader community, and grassroots collaboratives supported by a fiscal sponsor.
Uses of the grant funds cover a wide range—from operating support for ongoing community-led services to capital funding for facilities. Grants may underwrite program expansion, planning and acquisition, technical assistance, events, public safety efforts, and infrastructure improvements.
Grant size typically ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 per award, though it occasionally supports larger capital requests depending on the project scope and need .
Intent and impact: The aim is to promote vibrant community life by enabling local nonprofit and public sector entities to deliver essential services—like arts education in schools, water-safety programs, trail stewardship, emergency training, cultural initiatives, and disaster recovery support . The focus areas consistently include health, safety, education, arts/culture, community stewardship, and disaster relief
Overall, this opportunity offers small-to-mid grants aimed at strengthening local capacity, fostering civic engagement, nurturing cultural and environmental stewardship, and enhancing resiliency in the face of emergencies. Priority is given to initiatives led by and for the community, with flexible funding that can be used for programs, operations, or small capital improvements.
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