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Free list · updated weeklyOpen grants for California nonprofits: a statewide accessibility grant, county funds in Orange, Contra Costa and Yolo counties and Southern California, plus Northwest funders that cover far northern California (Siskiyou County and the Pacific Power service area). Most are regional, and several cap the applicant's budget at $1 million, so check both before applying.
Last updated October 18, 2026 · 10 open grants · listings verified Oct 18, 2026
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Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation Closing soon
Who can apply: Nonprofits serving Contra Costa County residents (especially low-income communities) that focus on children and families, education, or arts and culture, and haven't had a CARE grant before. Funds staff wellness, retreats, training and coaching.
Asian Pacific Community Fund Open
Who can apply: 501(c)(3)s (or fiscally sponsored groups) serving underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Southern California, with budgets of $1,000,000 or less and at least one full-time paid staff member. For food assistance, shelter/housing and stabilizing services.
Yolo Community Foundation Opens Oct 21, 2026
Who can apply: Registered 501(c)(3)s whose project directly serves West Sacramento residents (priority to West Sacramento-based groups). One application per organization per year; work completed within a year. Short online proposal.
Sun Family Foundation Open
Who can apply: 501(c)(3)s or fiscally sponsored projects based in and serving Orange County, with budgets of $1 million or less and no direct Sun Family funding in the past 3 years. About a 45–60 minute application; no grant writer needed. Up to 40 awards.
Pacific Power Foundation Open
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities in the Pacific Power service territory. This cycle covers addiction, disability resources, disaster relief, domestic violence, first responders, food insecurity, healthcare access, homeless support, mental health, veterans and wellness; senior centers are named as eligible. Not operating deficits, capital campaigns or maintenance.
Pacific Power Foundation Open
Who can apply: Same eligibility as the cycle grants. Not for computers/software, maintenance of existing facilities or capital campaigns.
Ability Central Rolling
Who can apply: 501(c)(3)/501(h) nonprofits or qualifying educational institutions with budgets under $1 million, for short-term projects that expand communication and information access for people who are Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. Funds must be used within 3 months. Needs an LOI on letterhead.
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Rolling
Who can apply: Nonprofits in the Foundation's geographic giving areas, mainly for one-time project needs beyond the annual operating budget. Start with a 3-page PDF letter of inquiry uploaded to the grant portal; a meeting and invited application follow.
The Ford Family Foundation Rolling
Who can apply: Projects at least 60% benefiting rural communities (35,000 or fewer people, not next to a 50,000+ metro). 25% of the budget committed before applying; request up to 1/3 of program costs or 50% of capital.
The Ford Family Foundation Rolling
Who can apply: Generally organizations with budgets under $1 million. 10% cash match. Pays for a consultant (strategic planning, board development, fundraising, fiscal systems) or mission-related staff training.
Every listing comes from the funder's own website (or official guidelines), checked on the date shown. We list only programs that are open now or have a published opening date. If a page doesn't say the amount, we write "See funder site" instead of guessing. Deadlines can change, so always confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@fundfinch.com.
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