For your work in Crockett (94525) and the Carquinez Strait area, there are several key grant opportunities for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.

Environmental & Regenerative Agriculture

Patagonia Environmental Grants

Focus: Grassroots organizations addressing the root causes of the environmental crisis.

Deadlines: May 31, 2026 and September 30, 2026.

Link: Patagonia Environmental Grants

CDFA Healthy Soils Program (HSP) – Block Grants

Focus: Incentives for on-farm carbon sequestration (cover crops, mulch, etc.).

Status: The 2026 program is transitioning to a Block Grant model. Instead of applying to the state, you will apply to local "Block Grant Recipients" (like the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District). These sub-solicitations are expected to open in late Summer 2026.

Link: CDFA Healthy Soils Program

Community, Civic & Disaster Resilience

Contra Costa County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Focus: Infrastructure and public services for low-income areas (including unincorporated Crockett).

Deadline: The application for the current FY 2026/27 cycle passed in Dec 2025. However, the FY 2027/28 Kick-Off Meeting is scheduled for October 2026, with applications due in December 2026.

Link: Contra Costa CDBG Portal

San Francisco Foundation – FAITHS Program

Focus: Community-led social justice and civic engagement for faith-based and community orgs.

Deadline: Typically opens August 15, 2026, with a submission deadline in late September 2026.

Link: SFF FAITHS Program

Cal OES – Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Focus: Enhancing local emergency management and resilience.

Deadline: April 30, 2026 (for the general FY 2025/26 allocation cycle).

Note: As a nonprofit leader, you may need to coordinate with the Contra Costa Office of Emergency Services as a sub-recipient.

Link: Cal OES Grants Search

FEMA – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Focus: Large-scale hazard mitigation and community resilience.

Deadline: July 23, 2026.

Link: FEMA BRIC Program

Arts & Cultural Grants

These focus on community vitality, individual artist support, and cultural preservation.

Zellerbach Family Foundation

Community Arts: * Focus: Individual artists and small nonprofits (budgets <$2M) in Contra Costa, Alameda, and SF.

Deadline: April 13, 2026.

Amount: $5,000 – $15,000.

Link: Zellerbach Community Arts

Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA)

Living Cultures: * Focus: Individual artists and organizations practicing traditional arts/culture.

Deadline: April 27, 2026.

Amount: $7,500 (Individuals) / $10,000 (Orgs).

Link: ACTA Living Cultures

California Arts Council (CAC)

2026 Grant Season: * Focus: Multiple programs: Arts and Youth, Impact Projects, and Folk and Traditional Arts.

Deadline: May 12, 2026.

Amount: Up to $25,000 – $50,000.

Link: CAC Grant Programs

Healthcare & Community Health

Song Brown Healthcare Training Grants (HCAI):

Focus: Primary care residencies, nursing, and physician assistant training for underserved areas.

Deadlines: Various throughout August, September, and October 2026.

Link: California HCAI Grants

Hearst Foundation – Health & Human Services:

Focus: Improving health outcomes and access for low-income populations.

Deadline: Rolling (No deadline).

Link: Hearst Foundation Grants

John Muir Health Community Health Fund:

Focus: Social determinants of health in Contra Costa County.

Status: Invite-only, but they recommend reaching out to [email protected] to discuss new projects (like the Karkin Health Hub).

Link: John Muir Health Commitment

Education & Civic Engagement

These support grassroots organizing, youth leadership, and non-traditional education.

Walmart Foundation

Spark Good Local Grants: * Focus: Local community programs, including school-based initiatives.

Deadline: April 15, 2026.

Amount: $250 – $5,000.

Link: Walmart Spark Good

Sparkplug Foundation:

Focus: Seed funding for startup nonprofits and community projects in music, education, and social justice.

Deadline: May 1, 2026.

Amount: Up to $20,000.

Link: Sparkplug Foundation

Ben & Jerry’s Foundation

Grassroots Organizing: * Focus: Social and environmental justice, community organizing, and constitutional rights.

Deadline: September 2, 2026.

Amount: Up to $30,000.

Link: Ben & Jerry's Foundation

Hyper-Local: Crockett Community Foundation (CCF)

The CCF is your most direct source for funding specific to the 94525 zip code. They support beautification, education, and community resilience.

2026 Cycle Timeline:

Spring Cycle: Applications are typically due in late February/March (decisions in June).

Fall Cycle: Applications usually open in August with an October 2026 deadline.

Link: Crockett Community Foundation