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Community Foundation for Monterey County

Application Deadline:
  • Impact Grants: March 20, 2026
  • Small Grants: February 27, June 30, and October 30, 2026

The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents of Monterey County, CA.

The Impact Grants program supports initiatives…

Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the people of the Sacramento, CA, region, including El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.…

Bothin Foundation

Application Deadline:

December 5, 2025, and February 27 and July 31, 2026

Grant Range: $5000 - $50000
Average Grant: $31584

The broad purpose of the Bothin Foundation is to support public charities located in the California counties of Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma.

The Foundation supports social…

The Sierra Pacific Foundation

Application Deadline:

Nonprofits: None for requests
Scholarships: February 27, 2026

Grant Range: $485004 - $3275281
Average Grant: $1880142

The Sierra Pacific Foundation supports a wide range of organizations that serve communities where Sierra Pacific Industries operates facilities, primarily in northern California and Washington.…

Spectrum Digital Education Grant Program

Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026 by 5:00 pm EST 
 

Grant Range: $2500 - $50000

The Spectrum Digital Education Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations that create opportunities for community members by expanding access to digital tools, skills training, and resources.…

Bono Brothers Memorial Trust

Application Deadline:

February 28, annually

Average Grant: $5000 - $7500

The Bono Brothers Memorial Trust's mission is to support Catholic charitable organizations operating in Marin County, CA, for the care, support, maintenance, benefit, and education of needy…

Clyde F. Newton Charitable Trust Two

Application Deadline:

February 28, annually

Average Grant: $4000 - $6000

The Clyde F. Newton Charitable Trust Two was established to support causes selected by Mr. Newton, and to support charitable organizations located in Orange County, CA.

The Trust's areas of…

Mr. and Mrs. G. Kirk Swingle Foundation

Application Deadline:

February 28, annually

Average Grant: $10000 - $30000

The Mr. and Mrs. G. Kirk Swingle Foundation supports nonprofit organizations operating in the areas of health and human services benefiting residents of Davis and Yolo County, CA. 

Robert J. Keown Trust

Application Deadline:

February 28, annually

Average Grant: $10000 - $20000

The Robert J. Keown Trust's mission is to give financial aid and assistance to needy Christians through grants to charitable, benevolent, and religious organizations in California, with emphasis…