Community Development Grants in California

There are currently 119 open community development grants for California listed in the OpenGrants database, refreshed on every site build. Award ceilings vary widely; the median maximum award across programs that publish amounts is about $15,000. Active funders include California Department of Housing and Community Development, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Ocean Protection Council, among 14 funders with open programs. 20 of these programs publish a fixed application deadline, while 99 accept applications on a rolling or unspecified schedule. Current opportunities include “Tribal Capacity Building Program” and “Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund”. Programs range from statewide California initiatives to national opportunities that California organizations are eligible for. Every listing below links to a full profile with amounts, deadlines, eligibility notes, and the official application page — no login required.