Prepare Now for this Upcoming California State Funding Opportunity
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development recently forecasted the release of the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) Program.
This funding opportunity for community-based nonprofit organizations and local health departments in California provides funding to organizations working to address the impacts of past federal and state drug policies, otherwise known as the War on Drugs (WoD).
If your nonprofit’s mission and programming align with advancing health, wellness, and/or economic justice, consider applying for this state-funded grant program.
The CalCRG program prioritizes projects that benefit the following populations:
- Communities most impacted by the WoD, especially low-income African American/Black and Latino/Hispanic populations.
- Formerly incarcerated individuals and others facing barriers to reentry.
- Census tracts and counties with high rates of drug-related arrests, unemployment, poverty, or low educational attainment.
CalCRG Program Funding Details
California made $48 million available for this program. Grant sizes will range from $600,000 – $3,000,000 over a 3-year period of performance ($3M total).
Eligible Services and Program Areas
- Job Placement
- Mental Health Treatment
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- System Navigation Services
- Legal Services to Address Barriers to Reentry
- Linkages to Medical Care
We Can Provide Expert Help in Preparing Your CalCRG Application.
If your organization serves an eligible community and provides any of these services, now is the time to start preparing to apply. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has forecasted a release date of August 11, 2025, for this solicitation.
Our team is here to help you craft a strong proposal that aligns with the CalCRG program’s goals and maximizes your impact. Contact us today at information@jm-aq.com for a free consultation with McAllister & Quinn’s expert grants team.
Our team has secured more than $1.8 billion in California for social services, education, health, conservation, and the arts. Below are a few examples of our successes:
- $1.7M to Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services from LA County’s Department of Mental Health for mobile crisis outreach services to homeless populations in Los Angeles County.
- $500K to the Family Services Agency of Santa Barbara from the Laura & John Arnold Foundation to support wrap-around social services for low-level offenders as an alternative to incarceration.
- $750K to the Japanese American National Museum from the Department of the Interior’s Save America’s Treasures Grant Program in support of their historical collection.
- $350K to Para Los Niños from the U.S. Department of Labor Congressionally Directed Spending account to support their youth workforce centers.
Learn about McAllister & Quinn’s other grant services for nonprofit organizations.
