California Grant Database

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California Grant Trends For Nonprofits

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$108,014

From the data that is available, the average grant size in California is $108,014.

231,125

In 2022, funders in California awarded a total of 231,125 grants.

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Single Organization Support
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Professional Societies, Associations
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Private Grantmaking Foundations

Among all the grants given out in California, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Single Organization Support, Professional Societies, Associations, and Private Grantmaking Foundations.

9.60%

In California, grant funding has been growing over time. From the available data, between 2021 and 2022, grant funding given out has risen from $30,705,370,415 to $33,657,339,705.

California Counties That Receive the Most Funding

Grant funding across California shows a variation in distribution, with Los Angeles County, San Francisco County, and San Mateo County being the leading recipients in terms of funding.

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