Maximum awards of $20,000 | Closed June 2nd, 2025

A California-wide initiative to strengthen emergency readiness for institutions with collections, including archives, museums, libraries, historical societies and sites, nonprofits, higher education institutions, local governments, and Native American Tribal governments.

Maximum awards of $150,000 | Due August 8th, 2025

A new program to address significant improvements in disaster preparedness, prioritizing institutions that document the experiences of communities whose contributions to California’s history and culture have long been underrepresented in mainstream memory institutions. Organizations may apply for both the main Groundwork Grants program and Major Projects for distinct activities.