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250 Children Grants for California

Discover grants supporting children’s programs and services. Funding is available for children’s health, education, welfare, and development, including foster care, adoption services, parenting classes, and efforts to improve children’s access to resources and recreation.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Address Inequality for Children and Youth

Deadline 05/07/25

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Research to Benefit Youth

Deadline 05/07/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to benefit youth throughout the country. This program funds investigation into how and what type of research is used by policymakers and others when developing policies and programs affecting young people ages 5-25 in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184793

Grants and In-Kind Support to California CBOs, Faith-Based Organizations, Childcare Providers,...

Deadline 05/09/25

Grants of up to $250 and in-kind support to California community organizations, faith-based organizations, childcare providers, and neighborhood and cultural groups in eligible regions for projects that promote reading among local children. In addition to funding, appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196507

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline 05/10/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to California Charities to Support Farm Workers in Eligible Regions

Deadline 05/11/25

Grants of $50,000 to California public charities to support farm workers in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available to both employed and unemployed farm workers. Eligible uses of funding include...

GrantWatch ID#: 219583

Grants to USA, UK, and Italy Nonprofits to Address Social Marginalization and Poverty Around t...

Deadline 05/14/25

Grants to USA, UK, and Italy nonprofit organizations for innovative projects to address social marginalization and poverty in communities around the world. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. This year's grant will support programs that pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 219689

Grants to USA Medical Schools and Healthcare Institutions to Improve Maternal Vaccination Rate...

Deadline 05/14/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA medical schools, healthcare institutions, medical education companies, and medical societies to improve maternal vaccination rates in eligible populations. Funding is intended for projects that reduce the negative impacts of vaccine-preve...

GrantWatch ID#: 220521
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Grants and In-kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Public Entities to Assist ...

Deadline 05/14/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, police departments, and other public entities to assist professionals who work with victims of abuse. Funding is intended for small capital expenditures, staff activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220727

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible counties. Focus areas include the provision of assistance to women and children, care and treatment for needy children, and projects to benefit wheelchair users. Eligible organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173482

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Provide Food to Children from Low-Incom...

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, camps, and schools to provide food to children from low-income backgrounds during school breaks. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180074

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Children and Young Adults

Deadline 05/16/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children, youth, and young adults. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of environmental stewardship and the arts. Grants will assist organizations that have strong...

GrantWatch ID#: 143301
NEW

Grants to California Schools and Organizations for Educational Projects Serving Children and Y...

Deadline 05/16/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to California schools and youth-serving organizations in eligible locations for educational enrichment projects. Funding is intended to support engaging learning experiences and projects that work to narrow the achievement gap. Eligible activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 153502

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Entities, and Businesses for Activities...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, educational entities, and for-profit businesses for initiatives that benefit young children and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that bring about long-term chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 192014

Grants to New Mexico and California Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico and California nonprofit organizations to address local needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education success and family stability. Proposals will only b...

GrantWatch ID#: 185720

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators for Research to Improve the Health of Pregnant Women,...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with institutions for research to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. Priority will be given to proposals addressing health equity and preterm birth. All proposals must have a direct link to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 186155

Grants to California Nonprofit CBOs to Increase Access to Internet Services in Eligible Unders...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to California nonprofit community benefit organizations for projects to increase access to internet resources in eligible underserved school districts. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities that provide a holistic approach to combatting the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 206197

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Innovative Digital Experiences for Pre-Teens and Teens

Deadline 05/30/25 LOI Date: 05/09/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative digital experiences for pre-teens and teens. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that will give teens fun, healthy digital environments w...

GrantWatch ID#: 220674

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to California Organizations and Agencies for Events in Eligible Regions that Benefit Yo...

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to California community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, public agencies, and private agencies for events in eligible regions that benefit young children. Eligible projects include family literacy events and community events. Events must benefit c...

GrantWatch ID#: 183576

In-Kind Newspaper Advertising Services to California Nonprofits

Deadline 06/01/25

In-kind support to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to advertise their services to the local community. Recipients will be provided with a custom-made, professionally produced newspaper advertising insert. Organizations will work directly with T...

GrantWatch ID#: 161799

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173782

Grants to California Nonprofits Supporting a Formal K-12 Program to Enhance Teaching of Mathem...

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas that operate or support K-12 classroom programs in underserved communities. Funding is intended to enhance the teaching of the sciences and mathematics, as well as helping students develop skills related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 176597

Grants to California Nonprofits for Local Community Programs and Projects

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to California nonprofits for local community programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of animal welfare, arts, children, community, environment, communications, and health services. Grants will be made to local organizations, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216933

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Elderly, Young, and Visua...

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the elderly, young, and visually impaired. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following program areas: education, health, and human services. Grants must benefit residents of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220183

Grants to California Organizations, Schools, Property Owners, and Agencies for Projects to Imp...

Deadline 06/02/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations, schools, property owners, and agencies in eligible regions to improve air quality. Funding is intended for low-cost projects that will result in reduced truck and car vehicle emissions, or result in a reduction in mil...

GrantWatch ID#: 148635

Grants to California Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Agencies, and School Districts to S...

Deadline 06/02/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to California individuals at nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and school districts to benefit young children, families, pregnant women, and providers in eligible locations. Applicants are required to consult...

GrantWatch ID#: 194733

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Long-...

Deadline 06/05/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Provide Meaningful Arts Particip...

Deadline 06/05/25 Conference Date: 05/27/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to California arts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to provide meaningful arts participation for youth. These grants aim to offer local community youth, ages 0-25, access to quality arts experiences and educational opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 220431

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Students to Create Artistic Projects that Address C...

Deadline 06/09/25

Contest with prizes of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International students to create projects that depict personal experiences with climate change. The purpose of the contest is to engage students aged 11-18 to creatively represent climate change issues. Submissio...

GrantWatch ID#: 200232

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Strengthen Jewish Girls and Women Across the Nation

Deadline 06/11/25 Conference Date: 05/12/25

Grants of $80,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen Jewish girls and women across the nation. Funding is intended for projects that provide empowerment through resources, education, advocacy, and networking. This program aims to strengthen the leadership cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 220614

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Fitness and Running Programs to Improve Children's Health

Deadline 06/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health. Funding is intended for programs that increase the well-being of children and youth through physical activities. The goal of the program is to encourage and inspire youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172484
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Youth in Eligible L...

Deadline 06/15/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for existing initiatives that align with the Foundation’s priority areas, which include sports, education, and health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 178904

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline 06/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities. Funding preference will be given to proposals taking place in locations where at least one member of the funding source either resides or visits frequently, so that the utilization of funds can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181481

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for...

Deadline 06/15/25

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, educational and research institutions, and agencies for programs that benefit the communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of arts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182869

Grants to USA and Canada Emerging Scientists at Nonprofit Institutions and Organizations for P...

Deadline 06/16/25

Grants to USA and Canada emerging scientists at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research related to pediatric oncology. Funding is intended to support original research projects that are not currently being funded. Applicants must demonstrate a future comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 185644

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits f...

Deadline 06/16/25 LOI Date: 05/17/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for new research to develop better pharmaceuticals for children and pregnant women. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 192420

Grant to a USA Psychologist for Research Addressing Child Psychology

Deadline 06/19/25

Grant of $8,500 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eig...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

Grants to USA Scientists, Doctors, and Nurses for Research Focusing on the Health Needs of Chi...

Deadline 06/20/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA scientists, doctors, and nurses at USA-based universities, hospitals, and research institutions for research projects that address the long-term and immediate health needs of children born prematurely. Eligible research topics include bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 180927

Grants to California K-12 Local Education Agencies for Truancy and Dropout Prevention Programs...

Deadline 06/20/25

Grants to California K-12 school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education for programs to reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates. Funding is intended to support activities that keep at-risk students in school, such as early intervention practice...

GrantWatch ID#: 184584

Grants to California Agencies, Public Schools, and IHEs to Reduce Tobacco Use in Underage Resi...

Deadline 06/20/25

Grants to California government agencies, public schools, and colleges to reduce tobacco use in the underage population. Funding is intended to hire personnel to deter the illegal sales and marketing of tobacco products to underage residents and to increase investigati...

GrantWatch ID#: 191680

Grants to USA Schools to Implement a High-Quality STEM Program at the Middle School Level

Deadline 06/20/25

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Priority will be given to schools ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools to Participate in a Program to Implement High-Quality STEM Curri...

Deadline 06/20/25

In-kind grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to participate in a program to implement high-quality STEM curricula for grades K-5. Schools will receive funds to cover the participation and registration fees for the program. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595
NEW

Grants to USA Institutions, NICU Staff, Doctors, and Nurses to Improve the Patient and Family ...

Deadline 06/20/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA institutions, NICU staff, doctors, and nurses to improve the patient and family experience in NICU wards throughout the country. Proposed programs should address the support needs of parents and siblings of NICU patients through providing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212172
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Grants and Loans to California Nonprofits for Operating and Capacity-Building Support

Deadline 06/20/25 Conference Date: 05/15/25

Grants and loans to California nonprofit organizations in the safety net sector in eligible regions for operating and capacity-building support. Funding is intended to ensure that nonprofits continue serving their communities, even during times of hardship. Preference ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220703

Opportunity for USA General Psychiatry Residents to Participate in a Professional Development ...

Deadline 06/27/25

Opportunity for USA general psychiatry residents to participate in a professional development program in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. The goal of the program is to give general psychiatry residents a brief overview of the field and to establish child a...

GrantWatch ID#: 209354
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Advance Gir...

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers schooling for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support girls in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Funding is availabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 161907
NEW

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects Focused on the Arts, Youth, Education, Civic Life...

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. The Foundation has awarded grants in the areas of arts and culture, children and youth, civic life, education, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173832

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit the local community in eligible regions Past grants have been awarded in the areas of seniors, health and well-being, wildlife, education, civic life, children and youth, and arts and culture. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 174077
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants to California K-12 Schools to Purchase Materials to Enhance Education

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants of $5,000 to California K-12 schools for purchases to enhance academic performance and benefit current and future students. Funding is intended for the acquisition of supplies and materials, including computers, books, and other much-needed supplies that will im...

GrantWatch ID#: 182934
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