Grant Program
The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation funds nonprofit programs advancing social welfare, health, education, and religion, with a focus on impactful projects in Los Angeles County.
Funder: Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Free and Low-Cost Care, Job Training, Volunteerism) | August 1, 2026 (Capital Requests - FAQ) | August 12, 2026 (Capital Requests - Table) | September 2, 2026 (Restorative Justice, University, Support for Religious) | October 14, 2026 (Chaplains, Evangelism, Seminaries) | November 25, 2026 (Catholic School Programs, Eldercare) | January 6, 2027 (Youth Programs and Youth Welfare) | January 19, 2027 (Campership) | January 28, 2027 (Counseling, Mentoring) | March 4, 2027 (Comprehensive Community Programs, Literacy, Senior Assistance) | April 1, 2027 (Pregnancy and Life, Supportive Housing Services) | April 29, 2027 (Food Security, People with Disabilities)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; typical grants range from $5,000–$50,000; capital requests must exceed $50,000.
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs or operations in social welfare, health, education, and religion, with applications reviewed by monthly thematic area.
Key Information: Most grants go to organizations with a long-standing relationship and strong mission alignment; funding is generally limited to Los Angeles County.
Description
The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation’s Grant Program funds nonprofit organizations whose programs, projects, or operating expenses align with the Foundation’s mission to advance social welfare, health and wellness, education, and religion. The Foundation emphasizes deep, long-term partnerships and expects applicants to demonstrate strong alignment with its values and funding priorities. Applications are reviewed according to monthly thematic areas, each with its own deadline, and the Foundation awards approximately 300 grants annually, primarily to organizations serving Los Angeles County.
