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The California Endowment Grantmaking is sponsored by The California Endowment. The California Endowment is a statewide foundation committed to expanding access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities. They fund projects that align with health equity, racial justice, and community wellness.
This includes community-based health initiatives, mental health and trauma-informed care, and access to health and wellness services for families, which can encompass program evaluation and community engagement for public health issues.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, California state and local government entities, and faith-based organizations that welcome and serve all members of the community. Funding opportunities are primarily by invitation only. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $15,000 - $500,000; can range up to $13,000,000+. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The California Endowment Grantmaking is funded by The California Endowment. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE) Osher Scholarship Program is sponsored by Foundation for California Community Colleges (in partnership with the Osher Foundation). This program provides financial assistance to students pursuing their education at one of the 116 California Community Colleges who have demonstrated both financial need and academic success.
Museum Grant Program (California Cultural and Historical Endowment) is sponsored by California Natural Resources Agency. This program solicits proposals for projects that assist the California Cultural and Historical Endowment in supporting and enhancing museums that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of, previously underserved communities. Eligible projects include program projects, small capital projects, or a combination of both, focusing on exhibits, educational programs, outreach, public programs, curriculum, marketing, and collections care.
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