Updated Oct 28, 2026
Veterans Organizations: grants in California
Open grants for nonprofits serving veterans, service members, and military families.
- Open now
- 6
- Closing in 30 days
- 0
- California programs
- 3
- Largest award ceiling
- $5,000
- California foundations
- 4,147
California programs
State agencies, state councils, and federal programs that specifically name California.
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 913 days | Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)CaliforniaEmployment Development Department | Employment Development Department | Up to $2.0M |
| Rollingno deadline | 2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA – Los AngelesCaliforniaDepartment of Housing and Community Development | Department of Housing and Community Development | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | High Road to Construction Careers 2026California · forecastWorkforce Development Board | Workforce Development Board | Not listed |
Federal and national grants open to California nonprofits
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | The Home Depot Foundation — Community Impact GrantsCorporateThe Home Depot Foundation | The Home Depot Foundation | Up to $5,000 |
| Rollingno deadline | Robert R. McCormick Foundation — GrantsFoundationRobert R. McCormick Foundation | Robert R. McCormick Foundation | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | GPD Grant ForecastFederal · nonprofits, tribes, governments · forecastHomeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program | Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program | Not listed |
Sources: Grants.gov, the California Grants Portal, and curated state, foundation and corporate programs. First-time % is the share of a federal program's recent awards that went to organizations new to it (USAspending). Always confirm details in the official announcement.
Common questions
How many grants for veterans organizations are open in California right now?
As of Oct 28, 2026, we list 6 open grants for veterans organizations in California. We refresh this list from Grants.gov and other sources every 10 minutes.
What does the first-time % column mean?
For federal grants we look up the program behind the announcement on USAspending and compute the share of recent awards that went to organizations that had not won under that program before. A high number means newcomers win regularly; a low number means it mostly re-funds past grantees.
What is the largest veterans grant available?
The largest award ceiling among the open opportunities listed here is $5,000. Most grants make several awards, so typical award sizes are usually lower. Check each listing's award range and the program page's median.
Can you help us apply?
Yes. Our grant writers can check your eligibility for free, then write and submit the application for a fixed price.
Which foundations fund veterans organizations in California?
Our local-funders pages list private foundations by where their grants actually went, from IRS 990-PF filings, with whether each accepts applications. See /funders/california/.
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