Grants to Help Assist with Community Needs
Health Grants
Dental Grants:
1. California Department of Public Health – Oral Health Program
Purpose: This state-funded program focuses on improving the oral health of underserved populations, particularly low-income individuals and families.
Programs: While it does not typically provide direct dental care grants to individuals, the program works with community health centers and local clinics that may provide free or low-cost dental services.
How to Access: Individuals can contact local health centers or county health departments to inquire about free or low-cost dental services funded by the California Department of Public Health.
Purpose: This state-funded program focuses on improving the oral health of underserved populations, particularly low-income individuals and families.
Programs: While it does not typically provide direct dental care grants to individuals, the program works with community health centers and local clinics that may provide free or low-cost dental services.
How to Access: Individuals can contact local health centers or county health departments to inquire about free or low-cost dental services funded by the California Department of Public Health.
2. The California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation
Purpose: The CDA Foundation provides funding and support for dental care access programs across California, particularly for underserved and low-income communities.
Programs: The foundation runs programs like "Give Kids A Smile," which provides free dental care to children in need. They also support other initiatives offering free or low-cost dental care.
How to Access: Individuals can check the CDA Foundation website or local CDA programs for free dental events or community outreach programs available in their area.
Website: cdafoundation.org
Purpose: The CDA Foundation provides funding and support for dental care access programs across California, particularly for underserved and low-income communities.
Programs: The foundation runs programs like "Give Kids A Smile," which provides free dental care to children in need. They also support other initiatives offering free or low-cost dental care.
How to Access: Individuals can check the CDA Foundation website or local CDA programs for free dental events or community outreach programs available in their area.
Website: cdafoundation.org
3. The Care Continuum Foundation
Purpose: This foundation works on providing healthcare services, including dental care, to underserved individuals in California.
Programs: The foundation may offer financial assistance or direct services to help individuals access dental work, particularly for those facing financial hardship.
How to Access: Reach out to local community health centers or the Care Continuum Foundation directly for assistance with dental care.
Purpose: This foundation works on providing healthcare services, including dental care, to underserved individuals in California.
Programs: The foundation may offer financial assistance or direct services to help individuals access dental work, particularly for those facing financial hardship.
How to Access: Reach out to local community health centers or the Care Continuum Foundation directly for assistance with dental care.
4. Smiles for Everyone Foundation
Purpose: This organization provides free dental care to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. It focuses on helping individuals who cannot afford necessary dental treatments.
Programs: They host free dental days and work with volunteer dental professionals to provide free treatment for people in need, especially in underserved areas.
How to Access: Smiles for Everyone organizes events in various California cities. Individuals can check their website for upcoming free dental care days or submit an application for assistance.
Purpose: This organization provides free dental care to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. It focuses on helping individuals who cannot afford necessary dental treatments.
Programs: They host free dental days and work with volunteer dental professionals to provide free treatment for people in need, especially in underserved areas.
How to Access: Smiles for Everyone organizes events in various California cities. Individuals can check their website for upcoming free dental care days or submit an application for assistance.
TRANSPORTATION Grants
(Cars for Low-Income Families)
1. The Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP)
In partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), provides incentives statewide in California to assist low-income and disadvantaged communities in purchasing clean air vehicles. This program aims to combat climate change and predatory lending practices while also offering continuous financial coaching.
Administered by the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC), DCAP aligns with CHDC’s commitment to grassroots community development, ensuring equitable access to affordable housing and services while championing diversity and inclusion. Through targeted support, DCAP empowers individuals with limited credit and financial challenges to secure reliable transportation, fostering financial stability and environmental responsibility.
Please subscribe to be notified when the program launches to fill out the application (please check the income requirements and all documents required prior to intending to apply).
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In partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), provides incentives statewide in California to assist low-income and disadvantaged communities in purchasing clean air vehicles. This program aims to combat climate change and predatory lending practices while also offering continuous financial coaching.
Administered by the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC), DCAP aligns with CHDC’s commitment to grassroots community development, ensuring equitable access to affordable housing and services while championing diversity and inclusion. Through targeted support, DCAP empowers individuals with limited credit and financial challenges to secure reliable transportation, fostering financial stability and environmental responsibility.
Please subscribe to be notified when the program launches to fill out the application (please check the income requirements and all documents required prior to intending to apply).
Sign up for more information on the bottom right corner of the website:
Single Women Assistance
(Bills, Rental Assistance, Domestic Violence, Education)
1. The National Association of Single Mothers (NASM)
Overview: NASM provides various resources and scholarships for single mothers, including educational grants and financial assistance for those looking to advance their careers or education.
Eligibility: Single mothers who are pursuing education or vocational training.
How to Apply: Visit the NASM website to apply for scholarships and learn more about available resources.
Overview: NASM provides various resources and scholarships for single mothers, including educational grants and financial assistance for those looking to advance their careers or education.
Eligibility: Single mothers who are pursuing education or vocational training.
How to Apply: Visit the NASM website to apply for scholarships and learn more about available resources.
2. The Mary Kay Foundation
Overview: The Mary Kay Foundation offers grants and financial assistance to women who are survivors of domestic violence, which is often a significant issue for single mothers. They focus on supporting shelters and programs that assist women in need, including single mothers.
Eligibility: Women (including single mothers) affected by domestic violence. This grant is often for nonprofits that work directly with single mothers in need of shelter, financial support, and services.
How to Apply: Contact organizations that offer support for domestic violence survivors, as they may be able to apply on your behalf.
Overview: The Mary Kay Foundation offers grants and financial assistance to women who are survivors of domestic violence, which is often a significant issue for single mothers. They focus on supporting shelters and programs that assist women in need, including single mothers.
Eligibility: Women (including single mothers) affected by domestic violence. This grant is often for nonprofits that work directly with single mothers in need of shelter, financial support, and services.
How to Apply: Contact organizations that offer support for domestic violence survivors, as they may be able to apply on your behalf.
3. The Robin Hood Foundation
Overview: Though primarily based in New York, the Robin Hood Foundation provides funding for various initiatives that support single mothers across the United States, including California. They work with local nonprofits to offer direct grants and services for low-income families.
Eligibility: Single mothers living in underserved and low-income communities.
How to Apply: For specific programs targeting single mothers, reach out to local nonprofit organizations that are recipients of Robin Hood funding.
Overview: Though primarily based in New York, the Robin Hood Foundation provides funding for various initiatives that support single mothers across the United States, including California. They work with local nonprofits to offer direct grants and services for low-income families.
Eligibility: Single mothers living in underserved and low-income communities.
How to Apply: For specific programs targeting single mothers, reach out to local nonprofit organizations that are recipients of Robin Hood funding.
4. The John M. Lloyd Foundation
Overview: The John M. Lloyd Foundation provides grants to organizations that support women’s health, education, and economic empowerment. They fund projects that aim to assist low-income women, including single mothers, with educational opportunities and basic needs.
Eligibility: Programs that focus on single mothers or families in need of educational, housing, or financial support.
How to Apply: Typically, organizations and nonprofits apply for these grants. Single mothers may benefit indirectly through services offered by local organizations that receive this funding.
Overview: The John M. Lloyd Foundation provides grants to organizations that support women’s health, education, and economic empowerment. They fund projects that aim to assist low-income women, including single mothers, with educational opportunities and basic needs.
Eligibility: Programs that focus on single mothers or families in need of educational, housing, or financial support.
How to Apply: Typically, organizations and nonprofits apply for these grants. Single mothers may benefit indirectly through services offered by local organizations that receive this funding.