AI Summary
The California Cotton Alliance is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within California. With a total of $542.1K in grants paid to 24 grantees in 2025, the Alliance operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH RELATED TO COTTON AND PROMOTE YOUTH EDUCATION FOR THE COTTON INDUSTRY.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Environment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA COTTON GINNERS AND GROWERS ASSOCIATION
Fresno, CA
$1.4M
27%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CA
$791.9K
16%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
OAKLAND, CA
$419.4K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE?
No. CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE give?
CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and Delaware. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $542 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA COTTON GINNERS AND GROWERS ASSOCIATION, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE?
CALIFORNIA COTTON ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.