Workforce & Vocational Training Grant Funders in California
329 foundations with a documented workforce & vocational training focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $317.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 329 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active workforce & vocational training funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The California Endowment | California | $31.8M | 202 | 2024 |
| 2 | The James Irvine Foundation | California | $24.4M | 58 | 2023 |
| 3 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $19.0M | 37 | 2024 |
| 4 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $16.9M | 99 | 2023 |
| 5 | Crankstart Foundation | California | $15.3M | 15 | 2024 |
| 6 | California Healthcare Foundation | California | $14.7M | 31 | 2025 |
| 7 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $12.2M | 93 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Jpb Foundation | New York | $12.0M | 4 | 2024 |
| 9 | Cedars-sinai Medical Center | California | $11.5M | 10 | 2024 |
| 10 | The California Wellness Foundation | California | $10.3M | 62 | 2024 |
| 11 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc | California | $8.8M | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Foundation for Santa Barbara | California | $7.9M | 2 | 2019 |
| 13 | The Heising-simons Foundation | California | $7.3M | 15 | 2024 |
| 14 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $7.1M | 26 | 2023 |
| 15 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $5.2M | 15 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest workforce & vocational training funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 329 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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