Grant Program
The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation funds LA County nonprofits for research, health, education, and social welfare projects, with a focus on impactful, collaborative, and evidence-based programs.
Funder: Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (August-themed) | July 15, 2026 (Capital LOI) | August 12, 2026 (Capital/October-themed) | September 2, 2026 (October-themed) | October 14, 2026 (December-themed) | November 25, 2026 (January-themed) | January 6, 2027 (February-themed) | January 19, 2027 (March-themed Campership) | January 28, 2027 (March-themed Counseling/Mentoring) | March 4, 2027 (April-themed) | April 1, 2027 (May-themed) | April 29, 2027 (June-themed)
Funding Amounts: No published minimum/maximum; ~300 organizations funded annually; typical grants support projects, programs, or operating needs.
Summary: Supports LA County nonprofits in social welfare, health, education, and religion with project, program, and operating grants.
Description
The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Grant Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving Los Angeles County in four primary areas: Social Welfare, Health and Wellness, Education, and Religion. Grants support a range of needs including projects, ongoing programs, and general operating expenses, with a strong emphasis on organizations that have an established relationship with the Foundation. The Foundation funds approximately 300 organizations per year and prioritizes collaborative relationships with grantees, including site visits and ongoing communication. Applications are reviewed monthly and organized by thematic areas, with each theme having a specific annual deadline.
