Community Services Grants in California
Last updated September 29, 2026
There are 8 active community services grants tagged to California, part of 2,106 active community services grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Corte Madera Community Foundation Project Grants Corte Madera Community Foundation · Foundation April 1, 2027 · $500 – $3K The Corte Madera Community Foundation encourages local Corte Madera, California organizations to submit grant requests for projects, programs, events and services consistent with its mission of improving quality of life in Corte Madera… | |
| Anderson Children's Foundation Grants Anderson Childrens Foundation · Foundation April 30, 2027 · Varies The Anderson Children's Foundation funds nonprofit programs serving children and youth in the Coachella Valley of California (health, education, recreation, arts). | |
| California Credit Union Foundation Community Grant California Credit Union · Foundation Rolling · Varies The California Credit Union Foundation makes philanthropic grants to organizations (501(c)(3), accredited educational institutions, or recognized community support groups) operating 5+ years. | |
| Avila Beach Small Project Grants (Zacky Family Fund) Avila Beach Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $100 – $5K Outside the annual cycle, the Richard & Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation Fund accepts project-grant requests throughout the year for $100-$1,000 via a simple letter; requests over $1,000 up to $5,000 may be considered with a fuller… | |
| Community Foundation for Oak Park General Fund Grants Community Foundation for Oak Park · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Community Foundation for Oak Park (California) issues grants from its general fund and its special funds; general fund grants 'are usually $500 or less' because the general fund must also support Foundation operations. | |
| California Fire Foundation Community Grants California Fire Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The California Fire Foundation offers competitive grants to fire departments, agencies, and community groups statewide (awarded ~$1.3-1.95M/year across 86-116 projects). | |
| Coast Central Credit Union Community Investment Grant Program Coast Central Credit Union · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $25K Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment (Community Grant) Program awards grants of $3,000–$25,000, generally 8–12 recipients per round, in two rounds per year (spring ~Feb, fall ~Aug 31), up to $300,000 annually, to… | |
| Community Arts Grants Arts Council for Monterey County · Foundation Rolling · Up to $8K Grants of up to $7,500 annually to nonprofit organizations (total revenue up to $3 million) to bring public arts and culture programs to life in Monterey County; one grant per organization per year. |
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About community services grants in California
Community services grants fund neighborhood-based programs that address the causes and conditions of poverty, including housing, nutrition, utility and transportation assistance, employment supports, and emergency services. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), administered by HHS's Office of Community Services, is the central federal source, flowing through states to a national network of local Community Action Agencies. Community foundations and United Way organizations also fund this work locally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community services grants are available?
Community services grants support housing, nutrition, utility and transportation assistance, employment and education programs, crisis and emergency services, and community asset-building initiatives. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is the primary federal funding source, delivered through states and local Community Action Agencies. Local funders such as community foundations and United Way chapters provide complementary grants.
Who funds community services programs?
HHS's Office of Community Services administers the Community Services Block Grant, providing funds to states, territories, and tribes that flow to a national network of over a thousand local Community Action Agencies. State and local governments, community foundations, and United Way organizations also fund community-based services. Eligibility typically requires nonprofit status and a focus on low-income communities.
What is a Community Action Agency and how does it relate to funding?
Community Action Agencies are the local nonprofits and public agencies that deliver Community Services Block Grant-funded programs in their communities, covering nearly every county in the country. If your organization provides anti-poverty services, your local CAA may be a funding partner, a subcontractor relationship, or a collaborator on joint applications. Connecting with the designated CAA in your service area is often the most direct route to CSBG-related funding.
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