Funding for Programs Supporting Local Community Needs in California (USA)
GrantID: 74917
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $60,000
Summary
A regional philanthropic in Southern California organization offers several ongoing annual grant programs to strengthen nonprofit efforts in core human services and community development. These discretionary grants are tailored to support organizations serving human needs such as health, food access, shelter, and safety.
One of the primary offerings is a multi-year general operating grant available in three thematic areas: behavioral health and medical care, food access, and shelter and safety. Total grants can reach up to approximately $60,000, disbursed as $30,000 per year over a two-year span. This structure enables recipient organizations to plan strategically and invest in long-term capacity building.
Other grant streams include smaller programs designed to bolster organizational readiness and effectiveness. These small capacity-building awards offer up to around $6,000 for one-year projects. They often fund activities like strategic planning, staff or board development, emergency planning, “software or small capital” improvements, and more—excluding funding for general operational overhead or staff salaries.
Specific grants targeting sectors such as child care also exist. For example, nonprofit early learning providers (or affiliated organizations) may apply for awards of up to about $15,000 for initiatives related to professional development, improving learning environments, or workforce retention.
Additional opportunities occasionally focus on targeted needs—such as support for young mental health staff or operating within food or mental health sectors—with awards up to around $10,000 for one-year terms.
All programs are open to nonprofits that serve a defined county region and hold tax-exempt status or an approved fiscal sponsor. Some offerings permit multiple application cycles per year (e.g., four windows for capacity grants), while others run annually or biennially on structured timelines.
By offering a combination of multi-year, mid-scale, and responsive small grants, this foundation equips local organizations with flexible funding to build capacity, deliver services, and respond to emerging community needs with agility and sustainability.
Eligible applicants in California with a demonstrated commitment to Quality of Life are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
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