San Jose, CA Grant Opportunities

Grants and funding programs that San Jose, CA and its departments publish on their own websites.

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No dated opportunity is open for this community right now. The ongoing programs below are continuing funding offers; check each one’s current timing with the funder.

Ongoing programs

Festival, Parade and Celebration Grants

City of San Jose, CA

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

Financial support for San Jose community festivals, parades and celebrations held for economic enhancement, cultural enrichment or promotion of the city. Applications go through WebGrants.

take pART Grants

City of San Jose, CA

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

Financing for specific participatory arts and culture activities and programs, usually by smaller artist-run groups or community arts organizations. Applications go through the WebGrants system, with a required pre-application workshop.

Capitalization and Sustainability (CAPSUS) Grants

City of San Jose, CA · up to $40,000

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

One-time catalytic investments that improve the capitalization and long-term sustainability of San Jose nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Total funding is $200,000 over two years.

Zero Waste Innovations Grant (ZWIG) Program

City of San Jose, CA · up to $50,000

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

A competitive grant program for creative, community-driven solutions that reduce solid waste and promote sustainability and a circular economy. Total budget is $335,000, with one-year awards of $5,000 to $50,000.

Operating Grants

City of San Jose, CA

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

General operating support for a limited number of professionally-managed San Jose arts and cultural organizations with ongoing, year-round arts programming. Applications go through WebGrants after a required pre-application workshop.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

City of San Jose, CA

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

HUD funds the city administers to nonprofit agencies and other city departments for services that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, resolve slum and blight, or address community development needs.

Posted and upcoming opportunities are listings for research. Confirm the current round, deadline, and eligibility with the funder.

Community pages show reviewed location links, not every grant that could serve this area. Explore publisher programs or all opportunities, including national grants. The historical foundation directory supports funder research; past giving does not establish an open grant.

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