Grants for Capital Funding in California
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 9 active grants for capital funding tagged to California, part of 574 active grants for capital funding listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Tax-Exempt Equipment Financing Program – CHFFA State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · $100 – $5B This program will provide a borrower with access to tax-exempt, fixed-rate financing for equipment purchases. | |
| Charter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · Varies Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing. | |
| Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · Varies Through the passage of Propositions 47, 55, 1D, and most recently, 51, $1.4 billion has been made available to charter schools for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing school district facilities. | |
| Children's Hospital Program of 2018 -Children's Hospitals State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · From $100 The purpose of the program is to improve the health and welfare of California’s critically ill children, by providing a stable and ready source of funds for capital improvement projects for children's hospitals. | |
| 2024 Credit Enhancement State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · Varies The program is to award grants to eligible entities that help charter schools address the cost of acquiring, constructing and renovating facilities by enhancing the accessibility and availability of loans and bond financing. | |
| CEFA Bond Financing Program State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · From $100 This program will provide a borrower with access to low interest rate capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds. | |
| CHFFA Bond Financing Program State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · From $100 This program will provide a borrower with access to low interest rate capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds. | |
| Children's Hospital Program of 2008 – Children's Hospitals (3rd funding round) State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · $100 – $968.0M The purpose of the program is to improve the health and welfare of California's critically ill children, by providing a stable and ready source of funds for capital improvement projects for children's hospitals. | |
| Bothin Foundation Capital Grants Bothin Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $50K Durable capital grants ($5,000-$50,000; $50,000 max) to direct-service nonprofits in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and San Mateo counties serving >=50% disadvantaged children/youth (0-24), low-income families with children, and/or people… |
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About grants for capital funding in California
Capital grants (also called capital funding or bricks-and-mortar grants) pay for one-time physical and infrastructure investments rather than ongoing operations — things like buying or renovating a building, major equipment, vehicles, or technology systems. Because they fund durable assets, capital grants are often larger, restricted to a specific project, and tied to a defined timeline and budget. Funders frequently expect a capital campaign, matching funds, or other committed sources before they invest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a capital grant?
A capital grant funds the acquisition, construction, renovation, or improvement of long-lived assets: facilities, land, major equipment, vehicles, or significant technology infrastructure. Unlike operating or program grants, capital funds are restricted to the specified project and usually cannot be redirected to salaries or general expenses. They are typically released against a project budget and milestones.
Who funds capital projects for nonprofits?
Capital funding comes from private and family foundations, community foundations, government agencies, and corporate giving programs, often through dedicated capital or facilities initiatives rather than general grant cycles. Many funders prefer to be one part of a larger capital campaign and will look for committed matching dollars from boards, major donors, or other funders before contributing.
How is a capital grant different from a project or operating grant?
A capital grant pays for a tangible, lasting asset (a building, renovation, or major piece of equipment), while a project grant funds the activities of a specific program and an operating grant covers general day-to-day costs like rent, salaries, and utilities. Capital grants tend to be larger and one-time, are tightly restricted to the approved project, and often require evidence that the organization can sustain the asset once it is built or purchased.
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