CaliforniaCDBG & Community Development Grants (2026)
Open Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and community-development opportunities in Californiafor local governments and nonprofits — housing, infrastructure, public services, and economic development, with amounts, deadlines, and a guided application builder for each.
26 open CDBG & community-development grants in California
26 grants worth up to $97.5M match your search
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State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001
openSmall Business Administration
The underlying premise of STEP is to supplement non-federal entities’ (as defined in Section 3.1) funds for export activities, not to substitute federal funds to cover costs.
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PROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (PRIME)
openSmall Business Administration
<p>The PRIME Act authorizes the SBA Administrator to establish a program for the purposes of: (i) providing training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; (ii) providing training and capacity building assistance to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs) and programs; (iii) aiding in Research and development of best practices for microenterprise and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged entrepreneurs; and (iv) for other activities as the SBA Administrator determines.</p>
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National Caucus & Center on Black Aging — Program Grants
openNCBA
Grants for programs addressing health disparities, employment, and housing for Black older adults.
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Gary Sinise Foundation — First Responders & Veterans
openGary Sinise Foundation
Grants for programs supporting wounded veterans, first responders, and their families through housing, education, and community programs.
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AWS IMAGINE Grant
openAmazon Web Services
Cash and cloud credit grants up to $150K for nonprofits using AWS technology for social impact. Three categories: Think Big, Go Further, Do More.
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Application Instructions for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Imminent Threat (IT) Program
openDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
This Notice provides Tribes with program requirements and instructions on how to apply for Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Imminent Threat (IT) funding. This Notice also increases ceilings for ICDBG-IT grants. How to Submit Your Application:You must email your ICDBG-IT application to: ONAP-ICDBG@hud.gov Also send a copy to your ONAP Area Office.Important: Do not submit your ICDBG-IT application through Grants.gov. Applications sent through Grants.gov will not be accepted.
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Rural LISC Housing Development Grant
openRural LISC
Affordable housing development and preservation in rural communities
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HAC Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance
openHousing Assistance Council
Technical assistance for self-help housing programs in rural America
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RHS Section 504 Rural Housing Repair Grant
openUSDA Rural Housing Service
Home repair and improvement grants for very low-income rural homeowners
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HAC Rural Housing Seed Fund
openHousing Assistance Council
Pre-development loans for rural affordable housing projects
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Ultra-Rare Gene-based Therapy (URGenT) Network Resource Access (X01, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
openNational Institutes of Health
Ultra-Rare Gene-based Therapy (URGenT) Network Resource Access (X01, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) — Housing & Community Development Grants
openCalifornia Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD)
California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) provides grants and financing for affordable housing development, community development, homelessness prevention, and housing rehabilitation in CA.
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Microsoft Disaster Response Technology Grant
openMicrosoft Philanthropies
Technology and cash grants for organizations responding to major natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide.
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Cisco Community Impact Grants
openCisco Foundation
Grants for nonprofits using technology to address education, economic empowerment, and community resilience challenges.
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Google.org Impact Challenge
openGoogle.org
Multi-million dollar grants for nonprofits using technology innovation to address major social and environmental challenges. Regional and thematic challenges throughout the year.
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Salesforce.org Social Impact Grants
openSalesforce.org
Cash grants and technology support for nonprofits using Salesforce platform to drive social impact at scale.
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California CDBG FAQ
Who administers CDBG funds in California?
In California, CDBG dollars flow from HUD to the state and to entitlement cities and counties, which then award them to local governments, public agencies, and nonprofits carrying out eligible activities. Non-entitlement communities typically apply through the state's "Small Cities" or state-administered CDBG program.
What can California CDBG grants fund?
Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure (water, sewer, streets, ADA improvements), community and senior centers, public services for low- and moderate-income residents, and economic development. Each activity must meet a national objective, most commonly benefiting low- and moderate-income people.
When are California CDBG applications due?
CDBG cycles are set locally, so deadlines vary by jurisdiction within California. The open opportunities below show current deadlines — or run your organization's profile through FindGrants to see every community-development grant you qualify for right now.
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