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CalEITC — California Earned Income Tax Credit

Money

$3,756

CalFresh recipients; low‑income individuals; families with a child under 6; current and former foster youth ages 18–25

LIHEAP — Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Home

No content

low-income households

Hospitality House

Home

No content

Homeless single adults and families in Western Nevada County with 45+ days of county residency; approved pets welcome; no photo ID required.

Curry Resource Center

Home

No content

people experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Nevada County

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

Home

No content

low‑income individuals and families

GitHub Student Developer Pack - GitHub Education free 1 year

Student

Tech

Free access to 100+ developer tools including GitHub Copilot, cloud credits, domains, and learning resources for one year

Currently enrolled students aged 13+ with a valid school-issued email or student ID

Cursor · Students free 1 year

Student

Tech

One free year of Cursor Pro AI-powered code editor ($240 value)

Eligible university students with a valid .edu email

1yr student Google AI One Plans free

Student

Tech

ENDED 2026-03-11. New signups: free Gemini + 1-month AI Pro trial only. Pre-March enrollees keep access until 2026-06-30.

Offer closed to new signups as of 2026-03-11. Existing enrollees retain access through 2026-06-30.

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Free AI Coding Assistant: Complete Guide

Tech

Student

Nonprofit

Free to $20/month AI coding assistant — saves $240-$2,400/year vs paid plans

Everyone. Students: 1 yr Cursor Pro free (.edu). Nonprofits: 75% off Claude. Open-source maintainers: 6 mo Claude Max free.

Propel - America’s #1 EBT app

Free app to check EBT balance, track transactions, and access curated offers for low-income households

EBT cardholders and low-income individuals

Enhanced Care Management QIP

Health

No content

people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, frequent ER or hospital users, individuals with serious mental health needs or substance use disorder, those at risk of nursing home placement who wish to stay in the community, individuals leaving jail or prison, children or youth in foster care or the child welfare system, pregnant or postpartum individuals at higher risk for complications

The card that comes with connections - Hello Alice

$120 per eligible child loaded onto an EBT card for summer food purchases

Children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals, or receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal at or below 185% FPL

All Residential Services - Northern Rural Energy Network

Home

Free energy efficiency kits, home assessments, and rebates for energy upgrades

Residents in Northern Rural Energy Network service territory

Home - Northern Rural Energy Network

Home

Free home energy assessments, free energy efficiency kits, and rebates for energy upgrades to reduce bills and improve home comfort

Residents in 17 rural Northern California counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, Tuolumne, and Yuba. Customers of PG&E, Pioneer Community Energy, Sonoma Clean Power, or Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

EasyEDA Campus Promotion Ambassador

Student

Tech

Official ambassador certificate, priority access to new features, limited-edition merchandise, $20 JLCPCB coupon per successful teacher referral

Currently enrolled college or high school students, preferably majoring in electronics or enthusiasts with experience in campus activities, community building, and student leadership

CAEATFA GoGreen Home Energy Financing

Home

$1,000-$75,000 loans for home energy upgrades; rates from ~4% APR; up to 20-year terms; 0% or 2% rates available for income-qualified households doing heat pump projects

Any California homeowner or renter (single-family, townhome, condo, mobile home, or 1-4 unit building). Open to customers of all utilities — IOUs (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SoCalGas) and publicly owned utilities (SMUD, LADWP, etc.). Credit scores from 580 accepted. Low-income households in disadvantaged communities qualify for 0%/2% rate buydowns on heat pump projects.

Ask the Ref – Bereau of Automotive Repair Smog Check Referee Program

Car

No content

everyone

Battery storage for homeowners

Home

SMUD: up to $5,400 per Powerwall + $110/qtr ongoing. PG&E: free permanent battery via RSI (if eligible) or up to $500 for portable backup. Federal 30% tax credit ended 12/31/2025.

SMUD program: SMUD residential customers with Tesla Powerwall on Solar and Storage Rate, enrolled within 90 days of PTO. PG&E options: income-qualified households (SGIP RSSE waitlist), fire-risk areas (RSI free battery, $500 portable rebate).

Property tax home owners exemption

Money

Home

$7,000 reduction to assessed home value, saving approximately $70 annually on property taxes

California homeowners whose home is their primary residence as of January 1

Lease EV Discounts – Ride and Drive Clean

Car

$17,400

MCE customers

Leasing New EVs and Incentives - Electric For All

Car

Browse new EV models with available federal, state, and local incentives by ZIP code

All U.S. residents considering an EV purchase or lease

Medicare-Savings-Programs-in-California

Senior

Health

Helps pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copayments for eligible low-income Californians

Medicare enrollees with monthly income up to $1,330 (QMB) / $1,596 (SLMB) / $1,796 (QI) individual, with proportional couple limits. Asset limit $130,000 individual (reinstated Jan 1, 2026).

California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Adoption Account

Tech

$30 million authorized for FY 2025-26. CPUC funds up to 85% of project cost; applicant provides 15% match. No published per-project cap. 24-month performance period. Deadlines every Jan 1 and Jul 1; next is July 1, 2026.

Nonprofits (501(c)(3)), community-based organizations, local governments, public libraries, schools, senior centers, and tribes serving California communities with low broadband adoption. Preference for low-income, senior, and other underserved communities.

Gold Country Senior Services | Gold Country Senior Services

Senior

Range of programs supporting health, well-being, and independence of older adults in Western Nevada County

Age 60+ in Western Nevada County (Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, Lake of the Pines, Alta Sierra, and nearby). Meals on Wheels prioritizes seniors who can't shop or cook and those recently hospitalized or with chronic illness.

CDFA - Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Senior

Food

Farmer

$50/season EBT card for fresh produce at California farmers' markets, plus possible local match dollars

California seniors 60+ with household income at or below 185% federal poverty (~$2,413/mo single, $3,261/mo for 2). Self-certified. One card per senior per season.

Property Tax Postponement

Senior

Money

Home

Defer current-year property taxes on principal residence, secured by a lien against the property

California homeowner age 62+, blind, or disabled; main residence; at least 40% equity; household income $55,181 or less (2025-26); current on mortgage and property taxes; no reverse mortgage.

Welcome to the DDS Autism Resource Hub : CA Department of Developmental Services

Health

Children

Comprehensive autism resource hub with links to free services, mental health support, family resources, employment programs, and educational tools

Individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, their families, caregivers, and professionals in California

IDD Thrive | SCDD

Health

No content

People with intellectual or developmental disabilities in California; their family members and caregivers; direct support professionals and service providers.

Statewide Self-Advocacy Network SSAN | SCDD

Health

No content

self‑advocates and persons with disabilities

Neurodiversity Resources Database | Stanford Neurodiversity Project | Stanford Medicine

Health

Free searchable database of curated resources for the neurodiverse community, with personalized solutions and quality-evaluated listings

All neurodiverse community members; no stated restrictions on access

Find a Dentist | InsureKidsNow.gov

Children

Health

Free or low-cost dental care for California kids and most adults through Medi-Cal Dental and CHIP, plus directory tools to find a participating dentist.

Kids up to age 19 on Medi-Cal or CHIP — full dental coverage. Adults on Medi-Cal also covered (note: July 2026 changes for some adults based on immigration status; kids unaffected).

Check Your Eligibility | SilverSneakers

Health

Senior

Free gym access, fitness classes, and on-demand workouts through eligible Medicare plans

Seniors with eligible Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plans

Desire database

Home

Free comprehensive database of renewable energy incentives, rebates, tax credits, and efficiency policies searchable by location

Open to all; searchable by zip code for location-specific incentives and policies

eMotion Autos | Used Electric Vehicle Dealership

Car

Up to $15,000+ in stacked incentives on a used EV for income-qualified buyers (federal $4,000 + MCE/SJCE rebates + DCAP grant).

everyone

Home Buyer | Nevada County Habitat for Humanity

Home

Affordable homeownership with below-market mortgage terms, 500 hours sweat equity requirement, ongoing homeowner support and financial counseling

Nevada County residents who meet income criteria and demonstrate need for affordable housing; selection based on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner (500 hours sweat equity); no discrimination based on race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, marital status, or income source

Western Digital AV-GP 500-GB Internal Hard Drive, Set of 20

Nonprofit

Tech

No content

Nonprofits and libraries registered with TechSoup that meet eligibility requirements

676a3e6f339e5.pdf.pdf

Nonprofit

Tech

No content

676a3e6f339e5.pdf.pdf

Farmer

Money

No content

4imprint - One by One Charitable Giving

Nonprofit

$500

employed by or board members of a U.S. 501(c)(3) charity, a religious organization, or an accredited school

Store-Based Giving Guidelines | Giving Guidelines | Ross Stores, Inc.

Nonprofit

$300-$500 gift cards to Ross Dress for Less or dd's DISCOUNTS for school/professional clothing for disadvantaged youth

501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, or government programs serving at least 60% youth from low-income families, within 25 miles of a Ross or dd's DISCOUNTS store, with ongoing academic or life skills programs for ages 3-24

Nonprofit

$300-$500 gift cards to Ross Dress for Less or dd's DISCOUNTS for school/professional clothing for disadvantaged youth

$8000 mini split TECH Public Reporting HEEHRA Rebates

Home

Up to $8,000 rebate for heat pump equipment through HEEHRA

Income-qualified California single-family and multifamily residents

Free 55" TV - Telly I The biggest thing to happen to TV since color.

Tech

No content

everyone

Eligibility and Application $12000 EV incentive

Car

Up to $12,000 incentive toward purchase or lease of a new or used EV

Income-qualified California residents; call 1-833-202-DCAP for details

Apply - California E-Bike Incentive Project

Money

$1,750-$2,000 voucher toward purchase of a new electric bike

California residents 18+ with household income at or below 300% of federal poverty level (e.g., $45,180 for individual, $93,600 for family of 4)

Better Deals for Every Shopper: 5 Tips to Save More at Raley's!

Money

Food

No content

California State Library Parks Pass | Nevada County, CA

$10–$25 saved per park visit (one car, one day)

Anyone with a free California public-library card. No income test.

Recreation Collection | Nevada County, CA

Get Started - CA Department of Rehabilitation

Health

Free personalized employment services including job search skills, training, educational assistance, disability equipment, and support services (childcare, transportation)

People with disabilities in California seeking employment or independent living support

Student Emergency Fund | Sierra College

Student

Money

Emergency grants of up to $500 for students facing financial hardship to stay in school

Currently enrolled Sierra College students with demonstrated financial need

Auburn | Legal Services of Northern California

Legal

Free legal assistance with housing, public benefits, Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSI, and more

Low-income residents of Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, and Sierra counties

Residential Storage Initiative

Home

Free battery storage system installation valued at over $15,000 for outage resilience

PG&E residential customers with 5+ EPSS outages since Jan 1, 2024, enrolled in CARE/FERA/Medical Baseline/Self-Identified Vulnerable program; single-family home with own meter

Permanent Battery Storage Rebate

Home

Up to $7,500 rebate for permanent battery storage (potentially stackable with SGIP)

PG&E residential electric customers who experienced 5+ Wildfire Safety outages since Jan 1, 2024

Ebike School presents Ebikes For Good

Tech

Free e-bike

18+, U.S.-based, fill out the entry form on . No income test. Odds are very low; no posted deadlines or current-cycle confirmation as of 2026-05-17.

Free paint! Nevada County Household Hazardous Waste

Home

Free disposal of household hazardous waste and free reuse paint and products

Nevada County residents

TextNow | Introducing Free Essential Data

Tech

No content

Incentives & Rebates - Nevada Irrigation District

Home

Toilet rebate up to $100; turf removal $1/sq ft up to $1,000; raw-water storage tank rebate (500+ gal). Currently paused — call to confirm funding.

Nevada Irrigation District residential and business customers

Financial Aid Programs - California Student Aid Commission

Student

Money

Cal Grant A: up to $12,570/yr (UC), $9,708 (private nonprofit), $5,742 (CSU). Cal Grant B: tuition + $1,656 access award. Chafee Grant: $5,000/yr for foster youth. Middle Class Scholarship: family income up to $250,000. Golden State Teacher Grant: up to $20,000 with 4-year teaching commitment. Extra $6,000/yr if you have dependent children.

California students meeting income and GPA requirements; specific programs for foster youth, middle class families, military members, and aspiring teachers

CalVCB - CA Victim Compensation Board

Legal

No content

victims of crime

California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)

Money

Health

Legal

Up to $70,000 per victim. Examples: $10,000 mental health, $12,818 funeral, $3,418 relocation.

California residents (or non-residents victimized in California) who suffered a qualifying violent crime, cooperate with police (exceptions for DV/sexual assault/trafficking), and were not the aggressor.

Schoolhouse | Free Online Tutoring

Student

Children

100% free peer-to-peer tutoring for SAT prep, math homework help, and small-group learning sessions

All students and teachers worldwide; tutors must pass certification

Free hotspot Project 10Million Direct to Parent/Guardian Eligibility | T-Mobile Support

Children

Tech

Free mobile hotspot with 200GB data per year for 5 years plus access to at-cost laptops and tablets

K-12 students in households enrolled in NSLP, SNAP, EBT, TANF, CEP, FDPIR, Medicaid, or Head Start

Regional Housing Authority- Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, & Colusa Counties

Home

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based vouchers, USDA rural-development rentals, and Homes2Families homeownership in the 4-county region — Nevada County's HCV waitlist is run through RHA

Low-income households, seniors, people with disabilities, and current/retired ag or cannery workers in Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, or Colusa counties

FIS Financial Literacy for Adults - Overview- Free with EBT

Money

No content

How Business Owners Can Use The Augusta Rule Tax Strategy

Money

Tax-free rental income by renting your home to your business for up to 14 days per year under IRS Section 280A

U.S. business owners who own a home that is not their primary place of business

How to acquire surplus Federal Personal Property | GSA

Nonprofit

No content

state and local government agencies, public organizations, and eligible nonprofit tax‑exempt organizations

Computers for learning Personal Property Management System

Nonprofit

Tech

No content

Public, private, or parochial K-12 schools (pre-K through grade 12) and educational nonprofits with 501(c) tax-exempt status. Must be located in the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Northern Mariana Islands.

Pioneer Community Energy | HVAC $75 rebate Tune-Up Program

Home

$75

Pioneer customers; single-family residential dwellings

Scholarship search Scholly

Student

Money

Up to $25,000 per scholarship; ~$13,000/month via Easy Apply

High school students (juniors/seniors), current undergrad and grad students, U.S. citizens or lawful residents, most scholarships require age 13+. No high GPA, transcripts, or recommendation letters needed for most listings.

$2,000 Scholarship | Sallie Mae

Student

Money

$2,000

parents with a college-enrolled child; college/university students; parents with a high school senior; high school juniors or seniors planning college enrollment.

Nevada County - Reusable 1 lb. Propane Cylinder Redemption Form Survey

Free tire repair and rotation

Car

Kentucky Fried Wishes - KFC Foundation

KFC Foundation — Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant

Nonprofit

Money

$10,000

Invite-only as of 2026. Must be invited by KFC Foundation. Eligibility floor: U.S.-based 501(c)(3), governmental, or IRS-recognized charity in good standing with the IRS for at least 2 years, operating locally and serving U.S. communities.

The New Charity Fundraising Experience Has Arrived on GoFundMe

Free online donation pages; full fundraising platform via GoFundMe Pro (custom pricing)

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits

eBay for Charity

Scholarship Finder | CareerOneStop

Student

Money

Searchable database of 9,500+ scholarships, fellowships, grants, and financial aid opportunities

Students at all levels from high school through graduate school and professional development

AWS IMAGINE Grant Program - Nonprofit Cloud Solutions - AWS

Nonprofit

Tech

Up to $200K unrestricted cash + $100K AWS credits (Pathfinder); $150K + $100K (Go Further Faster); $50K + $20K (Momentum to Modernize). 2026 Round One deadline: June 5, 2026.

Registered 501(c) nonprofits in the US; registered charities in UK & Ireland

Cal-works at BenefitsCal. Together, we benefit.

Money

Low-income families with at least one child in the home; eligibility based on citizenship, age, income, resources and assets

Cash Assistance for Individuals | General Assistance Nevada County, CA

Money

Emergency supplemental cash assistance for individuals ineligible for federal or state aid programs

Nevada County, CA adult residents who are not eligible for CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, or other federal/state cash aid. Employable applicants must register with Cal-JOBS and complete weekly job searches.

NeoCharge Referral Program $40 off EV smart splitter

LeiaPix - Convert 2D to 3D Depth Animation AI Technology

Tech

Free AI-powered tool to convert 2D images into 3D depth animations with export options

Everyone

Free shipping label to donate your old clothes! Give Back Box

Services · The Arc of Placer County

Health

No content

Adults and youth (16+) with intellectual or developmental disabilities living in Placer County or surrounding areas.

Become a Chapter - Contact Us | The Arc

Nonprofit

No content

existing nonprofit; community members; individual

Notion Ambassadors: Application

Tech

No content

Power users who evangelize Notion in their workplace, school, or community; people comfortable hosting events, creating tutorials, or producing YouTube/TikTok content about Notion

Autodesk Education & Student Access | Autodesk

Student

Tech

No content

Free Notion for education

Student

$120/year value — free Notion Plus plan ($10/month) for as long as your school email is active

College/university students, college/university teachers, and verified higher-education student organizations with a valid school email (.edu or institutional). K-12 students and teachers are NOT eligible.

Free College Saving Accounts - CalKIDS

Children

Student

Free college savings accounts with seed deposits to help pay for future higher education expenses

California public school students identified as eligible through the Local Control Funding Formula and newborns born in California

Learn More | Chick-fil-A Apply for a True Inspiration Awards Grant

Nonprofit

A to Z Master Template Mountain Bounty Farm

Food

Transfer station live CAM | Nevada County, CA

Home

Request Assistance for Free Medical Transportation | Mercy Medical Angels

Health

Free medical transportation via airline tickets, gas cards, bus and train tickets for patients in need

Patients needing transportation to healthcare who meet financial eligibility requirements

Industry Leading Insurance for Nonprofits - NonProfits' United

Nonprofit

Stable, affordable workers' compensation and vehicle insurance with dedicated risk management support for nonprofits

California 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Vehicle pool requires 3+ vehicles. Workers' comp requires a safety program and acceptable claims history.

The information you need to find child care you can trust. - My Child Care Plan

Children

Free tool to find quality licensed child care providers in California by answering a quick survey

Families in California seeking child care

Home | YouTube Social Impact

Nonprofit

Youtube Social Impact Playbook

Nonprofit

AARP Foundation Free Tax-Aide Service

Money

Open to anyone; focus on taxpayers age 50+ or with low to moderate income. No strict income limit. Cannot handle small-business-with-employees, rental income, or AMT returns.

Home | soroptomist mini grants

Nonprofit

Placer County Chipper Program - Placer Resource Conservation District

Home

$80

Placer County residents; landowners who meet the “Very Low Limit” criteria.

What is Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA)? - Placer Resource Conservation District

Farmer

Farmers, ranchers, backyard and community gardeners, small-scale farmers, forestland owners, residents within the Placer RCD service area, federal land management agencies, county and municipal government, land managers, organizations

Urban Awareness USA $1,000 Mini Grant

Nonprofit

$1,000

At-Risk Youth, Alcoholism, Single Parents, Teenage Boys, Military Families, Christianity, Minority Men, Mentoring Programs, Community & Economic Development, Minority Women, Sports & Recreation, College Scholarships

Micro Grants for Social Change | The Pollination Project

Nonprofit

$10,000

everyone

Application – Seeds of Change

Nonprofit

$500

Everyone

Charitable Giving | Costco

Nonprofit

$250,000

Spark Good Local Grants Guidelines

Nonprofit

$5,000

Public charities, recognized government entities (state, county or city agencies), K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges or universities, churches or other faith-based organizations with proposed projects benefiting the community at large. Everyone.

Homeschool Discount Laptops | NFS is a Nonprofit Organization

Children

Any U.S. homeschool family. No income test, no paperwork — self-identify at checkout by entering 'Homeschool' as the educational institution.

Mattress Disposal in California

Home

Household, Business

FoodFinder maps food resources with help from Google

Food

Nonprofit

$120,000

Anyone — no income requirement to search. Individual pantries may set their own rules (ZIP code, ID, household size).

Partners - Grow with Google

Nonprofit

$10,000

Libraries, Chambers of commerce, Downtown associations, Small business development centers, Workforce development organizations, State and local government, Schools and universities, Veteran-focused organizations, everyone

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Tips and Tutorials - Google for Nonprofits

Nonprofit

$10,000

everyone

Environmental Quality Incentives Program | Natural Resources Conservation Service

Home

No content

agricultural producers, forest landowners

Acorns Referrals: How It Works | Acorns $5 or sometimes up to $259

$400 Bonus Checking Accounts — Wells Fargo

Money

$400

new checking customers; primary account owners aged 17‑24; Wells Fargo Campus Card participants; qualifying non‑civilian military personnel; individuals meeting the $500 minimum daily balance or $500 qualifying electronic deposits criteria.

ReConnect Loan and Grant Program | USDA

Nonprofit

$150M

Alaska Native Corporations, Tribal Governments, Colonias, Persistent Poverty Areas, Socially Vulnerable Communities, everyone

$3 coupon Email Sign-up - Grocery Outlet

Food

everyone

🛢️

Nevada County Used Oil & Filters

Home

Everyone

🌐

Non-profit discount – DreamHost Knowledge Base

Nonprofit

US-based 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organizations

Up to $9500 off - Sacramento's Clean Cars 4 All

Car

$9,500

Income-qualified residents in disadvantaged communities

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Electric Vehicles rates for residential PGE customers

Home

$15

Residential EV rates: everyone Business low use EV rate - BEV1: smaller workplaces and multi-unit dwellings Business high use EV rate - BEV2: sites with fleets and public fast-charging stations

(DEPRECATED) NMHA | Caring 4 Cal

Health

Money

No content

Direct care workers and caregivers

➕

Calculate Used Vehicle Fees

Car

California vehicle buyers and owners

Who is eligible for a CalKIDS account? | CalKIDS

Children

Up to $1,500

Everyone

Programs - MAIN - Games for Love

Children

Kids in hospitals (via hospital partnership); any child/teen for free coding; students with childhood adversity for STEM scholarships; aspiring engineers for internships

🍎

Central Sierra Healthy Soils Program

Farmer

$5,000

Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers

🦷

Pediatric FAQS - Lindsey A Robinson DDS - Grass Valley, CA

Children

Health

Children and parents in the Grass Valley, CA area seeking pediatric dental care

❄️

Winter Preparedness | Nevada County, CA

Home

All Nevada County, CA residents. No income or age restrictions. General public winter preparedness resource.

California | Rural Development

Nonprofit

Home

No content

eligible rural Californians; eligible businesses and manufacturers; small business owners; entrepreneurs

💸

REACH Program - Dollar Energy Fund

Home

$1,000

low‑income households (≤200 % of federal poverty level), seniors 62 + years, residential single‑family homes or apartments (including Section 8/government‑subsidized housing) with an outstanding utility balance of at least $100 (or $50 for seniors)

💦

Low Income Rate Assistance Program - Nevada Irrigation District

Home

Low-income residential customers living in single-family homes in Nevada, Placer, and Yuba counties

✈️

Miracle Flights. A Cure For Distance

Children

Health

Children age 17 and under who are medically cleared to fly commercially and have a confirmed appointment at a treatment site too far from home; household income at or below 3× federal poverty guideline; up to 2 adult parents/guardians fly with the child. Apply 14+ days before travel.

Community Beyond Violence

Health

Legal

No content

survivors of interpersonal violence and their families

Auto Body Inspection Program - Bureau of Automotive Repair

Car

Free

California vehicle owners whose collision repairs were done in California after they bought the car

⚙️

Parts Locator Service (PLS) – Ask the Ref

Car

$0 (free service; parts cost varies)

everyone

🔧

Repair Cost Waivers – Ask the Ref

Car

$650

Everyone

Free Medical Transportation Services

Health

Car

$200

Medi-Cal members who lack a valid driver's license, have no working household vehicle, or cannot travel or wait alone due to physical, cognitive, mental, or developmental limitations

Home - North Lake Tahoe Express

Car

Everyone

Sacramento's Clean Cars 4 All

Car

$5,000

🚗

California's Low Cost Auto Insurance

Car

$250

Income-eligible, good drivers

grants.gov/applicants/grant-applications/how-to-apply-for-grants

Nonprofit

$500,000

Everyone

CDFA - Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

Food

Nonprofit

Varies by round ($10K–$3M)

Agricultural producers or processors, Nonprofit organizations, Local government entities, Tribal governments, Institutions such as schools, universities, or hospitals

CDFA - Grant Programs

Farmer

Non-Profit, Tribal Gov, Higher Education, Government, Schools (K-12), Farmers and Ranchers, Other Business

🛻

Vehicle to Everything (V2X) Pilot Programs for Ford F-150 Lightning

Multifamily Housing and Small Business EV Charger Program

Nonprofit

Multifamily housing units, not-for-profit organizations, small businesses

Purchasers - Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project | California HVIP

Nonprofit

$420,000

Individual owner-operators, small businesses, corporate leaders, school districts, and municipal fleets

Home - Clean Mobility Options

Nonprofit

The maximum grant, incentive, rebate, etc. listed is $1.5 million.

Disadvantaged Community, AB 1550-designated low-income community, California Native American Tribal Government

FARMER GRANTS | Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District

Farmer

$150 million

Farmers and operators of agricultural equipment in California; equipment must be used in farming and meet emission tier requirements (when applications are open).

🔥

Woodsmoke Reduction Program | Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District

Home

$12,000

Residents of Nevada, Sierra, or Pumas County who use a non‑EPA‑certified wood‑burning stove or fireplace as their primary heat source and whose stove was manufactured before July 1 1988.

🏦

DMV Surcharge Program Fund (AB 2766) Grant Information | Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District

Nonprofit

🏦

(DEPRECATED) Welcome to Direct File | Direct File | Internal Revenue Service

Money

No content

taxpayers with simple tax needs

👝

Free Sand & Sandbags - City of Grass Valley

Home

No content

City of Grass Valley residents; Nevada County residents

👝

Free Sand Available | Nevada County, CA

Home

No content

Nevada County residents

Get COV ID Tested | Nevada County, CA

Health

Uninsured, Underinsured, and/or have poor access to other testing resources

💡

Discount LED bulbs - Pioneer Community Energy | LED Discounts

Fruit and Vegetables Every Week: Mountain Bounty Farm — Pay with EBT Calfresh

Become a Member | Rotary Club of Nevada City

Nonprofit

Everyone

♿

Services – FREED Center for Independent Living

Health

Senior

No content

People with disabilities, older adults (60+), family members or caregivers

🎨

ncagrassvalley | Art. Advocacy. Opportunity.

Health

Adults in Nevada County, CA who are developmentally disabled or intellectually challenged

💉

The Clinic! - Nevada County Citizens For Choice

Health

everyone

💼

Alliance for Workforce Development – Connecting Job Seekers and Employers

Money

Adults seeking work in Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, or Sierra counties; separate youth track for ages 17-24

🚀

Bright Futures for Youth | Serving Nevada County

Children

$500,000

Nevada County youth ages 10–25 (varies by program). No income proof required for NEO drop-in, SAFE, or Cinderella Project.

💉

United Way Programs - A Healthier Nevada County

Health

Nevada County residents, community members, everyone

🍎

Free fruit! - Sierra Harvest Gleaning

Food

No content

volunteers, people in need

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Search for Unclaimed Property

Money

No content

property owners, heirs, and anyone with a claim (including deceased relatives’ heirs)

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Cash Access - California EBT Surcharge-Free ATMs

Money

$0.00

California residents receiving cash benefits on their EBT card (CalWORKs, Refugee Cash Assistance, General Assistance). CalFresh-only recipients cannot withdraw cash.

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Stores Accepting Calfresh Online

Food

Everyone

🎊

Children's Community Chest: Emergency Funds - Sierra Nevada Children's Services

Children

$40-$500

Children 0-18 in Nevada or Sierra County, CA; request must come from a public or nonprofit agency on the family's behalf

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The information you need to find child care you can trust. - My Child Care Plan

Children

Everyone

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Mindfulness Practices for Families | ZERO TO THREE

Children

Children, parents

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Tasty Recipes on Your Budget | EatFresh

Food

CalFresh (SNAP, or food stamps) eligible individuals and families

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Congregate Lunch Café | Gold Country Senior Services

Senior Firewood Program | Gold Country Senior Services

Home

Senior

# Senior Firewood Program | Gold Country Senior Services  Category: Home, Seniors URL: # Senior Firewood Program Since 1979, the Senior Firewood Program has provided extra warmth to low-income seniors by delivering firewood for winter. The group of dedicated volunteers cut, split and deliver the firewood to seniors in need in our community. ## Program Details ## Eligibility - Low-income seniors 60 or older who live in Western Nevada County and are struggling to heat their home. - Lives alone or with another age-eligible, low income senior ## Enrollment - Our enrollment is full for the winter of 2023-2024. We are not accepting new clients at this time. ## Firewood Removal Thank you to our generous community! We are not currently adding softwood removals to our waitlist; oak wood removals can be added to the list but there is still a significant wait. GCSS gladly removes wood under the following conditions: - Trees must be down (we cannot fell trees). - Wood needs to be located within 10 miles of Grass Valley and accessible by vehicle. - We do not accept Grey or Foothill Pine, kindling or remove slash; sorry! - At this time, our Softwood Yard is full – we currently have a long waitlist to remove wood. Thank You! To donate wood, please call (530) 615-4541 or email us at: . ## Some of our Amazing Volunteers

Low-income seniors 60 or older who live in Western Nevada County and are struggling to heat their home. Lives alone or with another age-eligible, low income senior

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Free Food - How To Get Food - Interfaith Food Ministry

Food

Income eligible

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Free Food - Get Food Here - Food Bank

Free Childcare: Sierra Nevada Children's Services - The Official Childcare Resource and Referral Agency for Sierra and Nevada Counties

Children

Income Eligible

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Free Prenatal, Birth, Day Care, and Preschool Programs: Head Start and Early Head Start - How to Apply

Children

No content

Household income at or below 2026 federal poverty guideline (family of 4 = $33,000), OR receiving TANF/CalWORKs, SSI, SNAP/CalFresh, OR child in foster care, OR family experiencing homelessness, OR pregnant (Early Head Start).

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2 free mini splits $1000 rebate X2, TECH Clean California - Single Family HVAC | The Switch Is On Incentive Finder

Free Residential Charger and Splitter $700 Rebate

Home

Car

$5,000

Income-eligible households

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Energy Smart Homes - Whole House Rebate - Single Family | The Switch Is On Incentive Finder

Home

Up to $5,500 (waitlisted 2026)

Contractors, Homeowners

♨️

$200 off per ton mini split

Free heat pump water heater and installation

Home

$10,385

Closed — was income-qualified (≤80% AMI or ≤250% FPL), single family, retrofit only, through TECH-enrolled contractor

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PG&E Induction Cooktop Loaner Program

Home

Active PG&E residential or commercial customer. No income requirement.

🔋

Free $500 Generator or Battery Program - PGE

Crisis Care Services and Support | Nevada County, CA

Health

everyone

🎮

Free Games | Download A Free PC Game Every Week - Epic Games Store

Children

Everyone

🧾

Free Reading Coach Preview

$75 off Smart thermostats | Golden State Rebates

Home

Up to $60 (up to $100 on promo)

Residential customers on a residential rate with an active meter serviced by a Participating California Utility

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$900 off Heat pump water heaters | Golden State Rebates

Home

Up to $700 instant rebate

Residential customers

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Use EBT SNAP for Grocery Delivery or Pickup | Instacart

Food

Income Eligible

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Borrow a Hotspot | Nevada County Library

Home

Adult or Teen Nevada County Library cardholders in good standing (Youth, Limited, and Educator cards excluded)

🔌

Free Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2) - Empower EV Program

Home

Car

$5,000

Active PG&E residential customers who own or lease a qualifying EV; households with income ≤ 80 % of area median income or enrolled in CARE, FERA, Medi‑Cal, CalFresh, SSI, etc.

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30% off the top up to $4000 Federal Tax Credits for Pre-owned Plug-in Electric and Fuel Cell

$1000 or $4000 off a Used Electric Vehicle

Car

$4000

PG&E residential electric customers; Rebate Plus requires income qualification or enrollment in CalFresh, Medi-Cal, SSI, WIC, LIHEAP, CalWORKs, or similar assistance program

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Free Cannabis Compassion Program • Elevation 2477'

Health

California residents in need, patients with a current MMIC or Doctor's Recommendation

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30% Off Used Electric Vehicle Discount up to $4000 | Use KeySavvy

Vehicle Retirement $1500 - Bureau of Automotive Repair

Consumer Assistance Program Smog Repair Assistance - Bureau of Automotive Repair

FREE Backup Power Transfer Meter Program

Home

PG&E residential customers in Tier 2/3 High Fire-Threat Districts or on Enhanced Powerline Safety Setting (EPSS) circuits, with 200A or less 120/240V service, a SmartMeter, and a compatible portable generator with a NEMA L14-30R receptacle.

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Energy Savings Assistance Program pge.com

Home

$8,000

Renters and homeowners; home 5+ years old; household income at or below the ESA limits (e.g. $39,125 for 1 person, $80,375 for 4 in 2026) OR enrolled in CalFresh, Medi-Cal, SSI, LIHEAP, WIC, TANF, NSLP, BIA General Assistance, Head Start (Tribal), or Healthy Families A/B

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California Fruit & Vegetable EBT Pilot Project

Food

$1-for-$1 CalFresh match on fresh fruits & vegetables, up to $60 per household per month at participating stores

CalFresh recipients, EBT clients

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How I Earn Reward Points Paying My Property Taxes - With No Extra Fee

Home

$1,000

everyone

Ride free with student id

Student

Car

Currently enrolled Sierra College students (credit or noncredit)

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Solar for NonProfits - We Help Nonprofits with Solar Grants

Nonprofit

$0 down; historically ~16%+ off solar installer bids via SPA. Federal 30% credit value via IRA direct pay for nonprofit-owned systems. Time-sensitive: ~July 4, 2026 construction-start deadline under OBBB.

Nonprofits, tax exempt organizations

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2x Free Whole House Batteries - Participating in Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

Home

$1.10/Wh battery + $3.10/W solar (waitlist)

Low income and medically vulnerable customers, communities living in high fire-threat areas, communities that have experienced two or more utility Public Safety Power Shut-off (PSPS) events, "critical facilities" that support community resilience in the event of a PSPS or wildfire

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Free legal service for low income inventors

Inventors in CA, HI, AK, OR, or NV with gross household income under 3× federal poverty level (~$47,880/yr for 1; ~$99,000/yr for family of 4 in 2026). Must have an actual invention and complete a free 39-min USPTO training video.

zcal – Fast Free Online Meeting Scheduling

Tech

No content

Zeffy (formerly Simplyk) | 100% Free Fundraising Platform

Nonprofit

Nonprofits

The Nonprofit Cooperative

Nonprofit

Free training, peer roundtables, vetted vendor matching, and SVP NYC grant-window alerts.

Any U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. National scope, not Nevada County–only. Free for nonprofits; for-profit vendor tracks are separate and paid.

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Banish An App A Day: The Smartphone Spring Cleaning Challenge 🧹

Free paper bags when paying with Calfresh 270 / Proposition 67)

Food

CalFresh / EBT / WIC / SNAP recipients

💉

COVID.gov/tests - Free at-home COVID-19 tests

Health

everyone

Search Engine Journal: Google Ad Grants: A Guide For Nonprofits

Nonprofit

$10,000

Charities and nonprofits

🪶

Free Adobe Express for Nonprofits

Nonprofit

Nonprofits

Tumblebooks - Apps on Google Play

$120/year per user (free for up to 50 users)

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with their own IRS determination letter. Group-exemption subordinates no longer qualify as of 2026.

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First U.S. – Official Site of Better Than FREE Checking

Money

Everyone

📴

40% off PG&E CARE and FERA enrollment

Home

No content

Income-qualified households (any size for both CARE and FERA as of 2025) OR participation in qualifying public assistance programs (CalFresh, Medi-Cal, SSI, WIC, etc.). Tenants of sub-metered residential facilities apply through a separate sub-metered application.

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$15 Bonus Calfresh at the Nevada City Farmers Market

Food

$30/week

Nevada County CalFresh recipients (EBT card + photo ID showing Nevada County residency required for the Market Match bonus)

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Thrift Stores in Nevada County

Home

Children

Open to everyone. Salvation Army Clothing Closet provides free clothing for those in need.

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EMERGENCY CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (ECIP)

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP)

Home

Low-income households at or below CSD monthly income limits (e.g., $2,660 for 1 person, $5,500 for 4 in 2026). Priority for households below 75% of federal poverty guidelines, seniors, people with disabilities, families with young children, and homes with high energy burden. No asset limit. Renters welcome with landlord permission.

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THE LOW-INCOME WATER ASSISSTANCE PROGRAM (LIHWAP)

Home

$500

Program ended March 31, 2024. No new applications accepted. See page for current alternatives.

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Free $350-$1000: HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP aka LiHEAP)

Free tax help from IRS-certified volunteers. | GetYourRefund

Legal

Money

$89,000

Household income under ~$69,000 for help filing, under ~$89,000 to file yourself with support. All 50 states. English and Spanish.

📝

Cash App Taxes - 100% Free Tax Filing for Federal & State

Money

Everyone

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Free Medical Care, and Food | BenefitsCal. Together, we benefit.

Food

Health

$150

Income eligible individuals, migrants or seasonal farmworkers

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🌟 TechSoup.org: The First Step to Accessing Technology Grants 🌟

Nonprofit

No content

501(c)(3) nonprofits and qualifying public libraries; not available in U.S. territories

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$10/year No Markup Domain Name Registration

Free ready to use website with Notion, Fruition, and Cloudflare

Nonprofit

No content

nonprofits, small businesses, individuals

☑️

This App Creates Step-by-Step How-to Guides for Anything You Do on Your Computer

Free New York Times | Nevada County, CA

Home

$3455

Any California resident. No income limit. Library card helpful but not required for in-branch access.

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Free Library Resources | Nevada County, CA

Children

Student

Adults, children, California residents, veterans and their families, older adults, students, everyone

🐖

Free You Need A Budget - YNAB.com for Good

Money

No content

People in marginalized or underrepresented communities taught financial literacy (served by 501(c)(3) nonprofits)

California Volunteers | California

Nonprofit

College students with financial need (College Corps); Californians 18+ with HS/GED and U.S. citizenship or lawful residency (Climate Action Corps); varies by program (AmeriCorps California).

🌎

Free Slack for Nonprofits

Nonprofit

No content

Nonprofit organizations

Camunda for Nonprofits

Nonprofit

No content

Registered nonprofits and NGOs (501(c)(3) or equivalent), humanitarian or philanthropic for‑profit initiatives, universities/research groups/academic projects, hobby and personal‑use projects, small businesses or startups automating small processes

Copalana for Nonprofits

Nonprofit

$250,000

everyone

New Relic.org Observability for Good

Nonprofit

Tech

$400

Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) or international equivalent)

PagerDuty Impact Pricing for Nonprofits

Nonprofit

$500

501(c)(3) nonprofits, private foundations, nonprofit healthcare, B Corps, educational institutions, and mission-aligned social enterprises. Government agencies and credit unions excluded.

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Free Fiber - A Story of The California Line Extension Program Grant

Home

Income Eligible

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$15 HotSpot. Mobile Beacon Offers Nonprofits Unlimited Data on T-Mobile Network For Just $10 a Month.

Nonprofit

No content

501(c)(3) nonprofits; public libraries; schools; healthcare organizations

Free nutritious food benefits (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk, eggs, cereal, juice, peanut butter, and more)

Children, pregnant women, mothers with new babies, young children under age 5 years

Two hot lunches per week, suggested $4/meal donation, no one turned away for inability to pay

Home-bound seniors age 60+ in Western Nevada County who have trouble preparing meals or shopping

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Free Technology Resources for Nonprofits

Form a Nonprofit in California - a Complete Guide

Nonprofit

$600

everyone