Grant Program
Grant Program supports nonprofits with project, program, and operating funding to advance social welfare, health, education, and religion, primarily for Los Angeles residents.
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Funder: Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
Due Dates: October 14, 2026 (Chaplains, Evangelism, Seminaries) | November 24, 2026 (Catholic School Programs, Eldercare) | January 5, 2027 (Youth Programs and Youth Welfare) | January 27, 2027 (Counseling, Mentoring) | March 3, 2027 (Comprehensive Community Programs—invite only, Literacy, Senior Assistance) | March 31, 2027 (Pregnancy and Life, Supportive Housing Services) | April 28, 2027 (Food Security, People with Disabilities) | June 30, 2027 (Free and Low-Cost Care, Job Training, Volunteerism) | September 2, 2027 (Restorative Justice, University, Support for Religious)
Funding Amounts: Applicants may request the amount needed for project, program, or general operating support.
Summary: Supports nonprofits advancing social welfare, health and wellness, education, and religion, primarily in Los Angeles County.
Key Information: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing with the IRS and California Attorney General’s Registry of Charities.
Description
The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation’s Grant Program supports nonprofit projects, ongoing programs, and general operating expenses in four areas: Social Welfare, Health and Wellness, Education, and Religion. Organizations and requests must align with the Foundation’s Mission & Mandate. Its charitable work emphasizes the welfare, health, and education of Los Angeles residents, alongside ministries offering opportunities to deepen Catholic faith.
Funding themes span youth and elder services, counseling, mentoring, literacy, food security, supportive housing, disability services, affordable care, job training, and restorative justice. Educational and religious themes include Catholic school programs, universities, chaplains, evangelism, seminaries, and support for religious. Across its funding activities, the Foundation supports approximately 300 organizations annually; most have maintained a relationship with it for more than 10 years.
