Community Impact and Capacity Building Grant Program

GrantID: 285

Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $50,000

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Summary

This grant opportunity supports a variety of community-oriented projects and services in a specific region of California, with an emphasis on improving the well-being of local residents. Funding is available primarily for nonprofit organizations and occasionally public agencies that provide programs benefiting the broader community. The grants are designed to help organizations that serve areas such as health and human services, education, community development, arts and culture, heritage preservation, environmental stewardship, and emergency preparedness.


Funds are typically intended to be used for program delivery, capacity building, leadership development, and one-time strategic improvements rather than ongoing operational costs alone. Smaller awards may support special population programs or targeted efforts within neighborhoods or sub-regions, while larger awards aim to support initiatives with measurable impact and clear long-term benefits. Some awards are also designated for specific purposes, such as research, transitional support services, or efforts that serve particular communities.


Eligibility is mostly geared toward 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that operate within the designated geographic area and have a history of serving local residents. Some opportunities allow groups that lack official nonprofit status to apply if they partner with an eligible fiscal sponsor. Small businesses and individuals are generally not eligible, unless their work is directly tied to a nonprofit’s mission or part of an approved collaborative effort.


Grant amounts vary, with some smaller community grants offering modest sums for neighborhood-level projects and other grants providing larger sums to support broader initiatives. Grant cycles may be annual, seasonal, or accepted year-round, depending on the type of funding, and organizations are encouraged to align their proposals with community needs and strategic priorities.


Overall, this suite of grants aims to strengthen local services, foster equity and opportunity, and enhance quality of life across the region’s communities.


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Overview

This grant is meant to financially support organizations or entities that focus their efforts on, but not limited to: Arts, Culture, History & Humanities, Community/Economic Development, Education, Health & Medical, Non-Profit Support Services, Other, Youth/Out-of-School Youth .