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Connecting California Quick Grants is sponsored by California Humanities. Supports California-based nonprofits and public agencies for publicly accessible events and activities that build trust and connection across difference.
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Connecting California – Quick Grants - California Humanities Connecting California – Quick Grants Connecting California supports publicly accessible activities and events that strengthen social connection and cohesion across California’s diverse communities.
Funded projects help foster understanding, empathy, and trust by creating opportunities for people to come together across difference and discover shared values, experiences, and aspirations.
California-based nonprofit organizations, including fiscally sponsored entities California-based public agencies, including libraries, municipal arts councils, schools, colleges, universities, and tribal governments Current California Humanities grantees are not eligible to apply. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 and require a 1:1 match using non-federal funds and/or in-kind support.
Grants support publicly accessible connection activities that bring people together: across difference (such as age, culture, geography, race, gender, faith, politics, values, or lived experience), and to discover what we have in common as people who want to live full and rewarding lives. Activities are ideally in person , but may be virtual when appropriate or when it allows for broader participation.
Projects may last up to 12 months from the time of award notification. Applications are accepted multiple times per year. All deadlines are at NOON .
Future deadlines will be announced. Applications must be submitted through the online portal: https://ch-grants. smapply.
io/prog/connecting_california_quick_grants/ Projects must not begin sooner than three months after the application deadline . Frequently Asked Questions Connecting California Quick Grant Preview PDF Join our next Humanities for All Quick Grants informational session! **Our last webinar was held on May 15, 2024 @ 11 am PT.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: California-based nonprofits (including fiscally sponsored entities) and public agencies such as libraries, municipal arts councils, schools, colleges, universities, and tribal governments; current California Humanities grantees are ineligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 4, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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