Grants and Funding

Knowing where to look for new financial opportunities and grant proposals are of central importance if your organization depends on grant money to operate. Fortunately, there are many free resources you can use to find applications and opportunities, some of which will even send you alerts. The links below are categorized to fit your agency’s needs to apply and receive the appropriate funding and grants.

State: These are some local organizations tailored to assist and provide appropriate grants for California-based organizations.

• California Grants Portal
• Department of Health Care Services
• California Grant Watch

Federal: National grant-funding entities are also a great resource to receive financial support for your organizational needs.

• Grants.gov
• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)

Non-Profit: These data searches are designated for non-profit organizations seeking grants.

• Candid
• Grant Station
• Funds for NGOS

Corporate: If your entity is corporate, then these are great philanthropic resources to get financial support!

• General Mills: https://www.generalmills.com/en/Responsibility/general-mills-foundation
• GE Foundation: https://www.ge.com/sustainability/philanthropy

Other Resources: Additional searches to help foster your journey to grant funding.

• Peak Proposals Resources
• Council of Non-Profits Grant Research Tools
• Fundraiser Help Corporate Grants Source List