[California Department of Social Services](https://www.cdss.ca.gov)

June 2026 (Application deadline, projected)

Varies by program; funding supports social, economic, and protective services for children, families, and communities.

Provides grants to support services and programs enhancing the well-being of children, families, refugees, and vulnerable communities in California.

--- ## Description The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) offers a range of grant and funding opportunities designed to support social, economic, and protective services for children, families, refugees, and communities across California. These grants aim to foster robust support systems, prevent child abuse, and provide assistance to vulnerable populations through specialized funding streams. Opportunities may include, but are not limited to, programs addressing child abuse prevention, refugee services, guaranteed income pilots, and other community-based social service initiatives. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts vary by program and funding stream. - Funding supports a wide range of services, including guaranteed income pilots, child abuse prevention, refugee support, and other social service programs. - Typical award size and duration are determined by the specific funding opportunity and program area. --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility requirements vary by specific funding opportunity. - Generally open to: - Nonprofit organizations - Local government agencies - Community-based organizations - Entities providing direct services to children, families, refugees, or other vulnerable populations in California - Some programs may target specific groups (e.g., pregnant individuals, former foster youth, older adults, refugees). - Applicants should review the individual program announcements for detailed eligibility criteria. --- ## Application Process - Application procedures and requirements depend on the specific funding stream. - Most opportunities are announced via Requests for Applications (RFAs) on the CDSS website. - Interested applicants should: - Monitor the [CDSS Grants and Opportunities page](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/fiscal-financial/grants-and-opportunities) for new announcements. - Review program-specific RFAs for detailed instructions, eligibility, and required documentation. - Submit applications through the processes outlined in each RFA by the stated deadlines. --- ## Additional Information - Some grant programs, such as the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, have specific statutory requirements or exemptions affecting benefit eligibility for participants. - CDSS provides guidance and updates on exemption policies for programs like CalWORKs and CalFresh. - For the latest updates or to join relevant listservs, visit the program-specific pages linked below. --- ## External Links - [CDSS Grants and Opportunities Main Page](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/fiscal-financial/grants-and-opportunities) - [Guaranteed Income Pilot Program](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/guaranteed-income-pilot-program) - [Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) Funding Opportunities](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/OCAP/Grants) - [Refugee Program Funding Opportunities](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Fiscal-Financial/Grants-and-Opportunities/Refugee-Program-Funding-Opportunities) - [Guaranteed Income RFA and Prospective Applicants](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/guaranteed-basic-income-projects/rfa/prospective-applicants) --- ## Contact Information | Department | Email | Phone | Online Contact | |---|---|---|---| | California Department of Social Services | piar@dss.ca.gov | (916) 651-8848 | [Contact CDSS](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Contact-Us) | | Guaranteed Income Pilot Program | GIPilot.info@dss.ca.gov | — | [GI Pilot Program Info](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/guaranteed-income-pilot-program) |

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