311 California Grants for Children

311 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, Canada, and International Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams for studies related to early childhood education. The purpose of funding is to further the understanding of the education of children from birth to age eight, using the principles of Froebelia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226773
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Child Car Safety Education Programs

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for educational programs related to child car safety. The purpose of this program is to decrease the rate of car-related deaths and injuries. In addition to fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200826
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In-Kind Grants of Child Car Seats to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies

Deadline: 05/25/26

In-kind grants of child car seats and educational resources to USA and Canada nonprofits, government and public service entities, schools, and tribes to improve child passenger safety. Grantees will receive and distribute child safety seats and provide education a...

GrantWatch ID#: 202688

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and CBOs for Children's Education and Spor...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and CBOs for initiatives to promote education and sports for children in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve educational outcomes for children in grades K through 12. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224525

Grants to USA State Agencies to Provide Schools with Food Preparation Equipment

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA and territories state agencies to provide schools with food preparation equipment. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist schools with implementing or expanding their food ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228643

Grants to USA IHEs to Provide On-Campus Childcare Services for Low-Income Students

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to USA higher education institutions to assist with daycare services for children of low-income students. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs that encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 134445

Sponsorships to California Organizations and Agencies for Events that Benefit Young Children i...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Sponsorships to California community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and public and private agencies for events that benefit young children in eligible regions. Eligible proposals are for various types of events, including but not limited to those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183576

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

Deadline: 05/29/26

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 o...

GrantWatch ID#: 185720

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

Deadline: 05/29/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 186155

Grants to California Schools, Local Governments, and Nonprofits for Green Schoolyards

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to California school campuses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to create environmentally friendly schoolyards in eligible locations. Schoolyard projects should include the installation of natural features, landscaping, planting of trees, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222400

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

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Community Impact Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for community impact projects in eligible regions. Focus areas include health, environment, school enrichment, recreation, senior programming, education, and programs for chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 222332

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

Deadline: 06/01/26

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 i...

GrantWatch ID#: 148635

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

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. 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 USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States to Promote Healthy Eating and Nutrition

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools in multiple states to promote healthy eating and nutrition education for children. Eligible applicants are located in states where the funding source has a business presence: Alabama, Arizona, Cali...

GrantWatch ID#: 181465

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Promote Health and Nutrition

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that promote health and nutrition. Funding is intended to support activities that teach children and their families, how to grow, cook, and eat healthy foods. Grants may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214534

Grants to California Nonprofits for Local Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

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 organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 216933

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

Deadline: 06/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 220183

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Project Support and Capital Improvemen...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for project support and capital improvements. Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 223861

Grants to USA Agencies and Organizations for Research on Reducing Violence in Schools

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and IHEs for research related to reducing violence in schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 188089

Grants to USA Hospitals to Increase the Number of Service Animals in Pediatric Departments

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA hospitals to expand the use of service animals in pediatric wards. Eligible applicants must be located in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence. Funding is intended to bring happiness to children fighting illness by increasing the nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 187888

Grants to USA Hospitals to Provide Electronic Gaming Options to Pediatric Patients

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA hospitals to provide electronic gaming options to pediatric patients. Eligible applicants must be located in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence. The purpose of funding is to provide inpatients with entertainment and an opportunity...

GrantWatch ID#: 227350

Grants to USA Hospitals to Create Soothing Areas for Pediatric Inpatients to Relax

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA hospitals to create soothing areas for pediatric inpatients to have a break from the stress of their hospitalization. Eligible applicants must be located in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence. Funding is intended to create setting...

GrantWatch ID#: 227353

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

Deadline: 06/05/26

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 i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602

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

Deadline: 06/08/26

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. Subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 200232

Grants to USA LEAs, Nonprofits, and Consortia for High-Quality Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to USA LEAs, nonprofit organizations, and consortia thereof for high-quality literacy programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop and implement literacy programs from birth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228573

Grants to California Early Childhood Education Programs for Community Liaison Services

Deadline: 06/10/26 LOI Date: 06/03/26

Grants to California nonprofit early childhood education programs for community liaison services in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve access to early learning programs for underserved f...

GrantWatch ID#: 229369

Grants to USA and Canada MDs, PhDs, and DOs for Research Projects Related to Childhood Cancers...

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada MDs, PhDs, DOs, or the equivalent, affiliated with an eligible institution, for research projects related to childhood cancers. The purpose of the grant is to discover treatments with fewer side effects. Funding is intended for direct cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 227983

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve the Education of Tribal Students

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve the education of tribal students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase collaboration between different educational agencies a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229405

Grants to California Schools for Programming Related to Plant Nutrition and Agriculture

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $1,200 to California schools for programming related to plant nutrition and agriculture. Eligible projects are those that utilize school gardens to educate students on the importance of fertilizer and its application, encourage gardening experiments and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177532

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Youth in Eligible L...

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 178904

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 181481

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 06/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 182869

Grants to USA Public Schools and Districts for Sports Programs for Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA public schools and school districts to establish new sports programs that serve grade K-12 students with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to increase access to adaptive athletics programs and equipment. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223469

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

Deadline: 06/16/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 185644

Grants to USA SEAs to Improve Educational Services for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and territories state educational agencies for programs to improve educational services for children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the grant program is to assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194046

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 06/16/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 215603

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student for Research Related to Child Psycho...

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for research related to child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early-career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for c...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

Grants to California Agencies to Reduce Tobacco Use in Underage Residents

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to California government agencies 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 investigative activities and complia...

GrantWatch ID#: 191680

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

Deadline: 06/19/26

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. Districts and schools looking...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586

Grants to USA Schools to Participate in a Program to Implement High-Quality STEM Curricula for...

Deadline: 06/19/26

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 intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Male Health Research

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with IHEs and partnering with community organizations in eligible locations for research on emotional and relational health of boys and young men. Funding will support studies that focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229251

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

Deadline: 06/26/26

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, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 173832

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

Deadline: 06/26/26

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 cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 174077

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

Deadline: 06/26/26

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 includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180927

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

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants 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 by providing a variety of sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 212172

In-Kind Support to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Provide Clothing f...

Deadline: 06/26/26

In-kind support to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to provide clothing for children, youth, and young adults within the business footprint of the funding source. Grantees will receive gift cards that must be used to pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223878

Grants to USA Theaters to Promote Performances for Schools

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA touring groups and theaters for schools to attend plays and productions. Funding is intended to introduce children and youth, ages 7 to 16, to the arts. Preference is given to funding that benefits underserved children. Grants can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226715