282 California Grants for Children

282 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 California Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Households in...

Deadline: 12/11/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for a broad range of services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Priority areas inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 167449

Grants to USA and Canada Researchers Affiliated with Qualified Institutions for Pediatric Canc...

Deadline: 12/11/25

Grants to USA and Canada early-career researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for childhood cancer research. The purpose of the grant is to share research findings and promote careers in pediatric cancer research. Eligible uses of funds include travel, small...

GrantWatch ID#: 184361

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Institutions, and Researchers for Cancer ...

Deadline: 12/11/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions, organizations, and researchers for cancer research projects. Funding is intended to support research into drug therapies that can slow down or prevent the development of a precancer state to cancer in pat...

GrantWatch ID#: 187469

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit the Local Com...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and programs benefiting community residents in eligible regions. Areas of funding include agriculture, artistic enrichment, education, environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 148876

Grants to California Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Schools for Industrial Arts P...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants of $10,000 to California nonprofit and faith-based organizations and schools for industrial arts programs in eligible regions. Funding areas include design, graphic technology, technical drawing, engineering studies, vocational programs, and film or movies. Orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 149843

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Children and Youth to Present Solutions to Glob...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...

GrantWatch ID#: 165282

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Organizations and Schools for Children and Youth Gardening P...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants of $750 and in-kind donations to USA and territories organizations and schools for gardening programs. Funding is intended for both new and expanded programs to benefit children and youth. In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants will receive a colle...

GrantWatch ID#: 177181

Grants to California Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Schools to Benefit Residents ...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit and faith-based organizations and schools for projects and programs to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of programming for seniors, youth, animal therapy services, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 193621

Grants to California Public Agencies and Nonprofits to Provide Services to Children and Famili...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants to California public agencies and nonprofit organizations to provide services to children and families in eligible locations. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to provide a wide range of ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 224424

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Food Service Employees and Families in Crisis

Deadline: 12/14/25

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico food service employees and their families for financial relief during a crisis. Funding is intended to provide assistance to families with children that have recently faced the death, injury, or health crisis of a parent or child, fire, do...

GrantWatch ID#: 199582

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers for Aerospace Education Projects and Activities

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $600 to USA K-12 teachers to integrate aerospace education into the class curriculum. Priority will be given to activities that relate to aerospace science and technologies. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, supplies, technology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 159365

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote the Stewardship of Marine an...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribes, school districts, and schools for projects with a focus on stewardship and education related to coastal and marine environments. Funding is intended for projects that engage communities with lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 162520

Grants to USA Schools, Parks, and Nonprofits to Increase the Safety of Outdoor Play Spaces

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...

GrantWatch ID#: 163815

Fellowships to USA Post-Doctoral Researchers for Research on Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Deadline: 12/15/25

Fellowships to USA post-doctoral researchers for research in mental and behavioral health care for children and youth. Funding is intended to support research that will directly benefit children and their families on specific behavioral health issues, such as child and...

GrantWatch ID#: 176009

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

Deadline: 12/15/25

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

Deadline: 12/15/25

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 Academic Researchers for Scientific Research Regarding Specific Mental Health Is...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to USA academic researchers for scientific research regarding specific mental health issues in children. Funding is intended for research projects that will provide children and adolescents with a shorter wait time to begin receiving mental health services, as w...

GrantWatch ID#: 211971

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Academic Institutions, and A...

Deadline: 12/16/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies for initiatives to substantially reduce the cost of nutritious food ingredients and products for pregnant mothers and their babies in low and...

GrantWatch ID#: 224455

Grants to USA and Canada Recent Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellows to Attend and Present at...

Deadline: 12/18/25

Grants to USA and Canada recent pediatric hematology/oncology fellows to attend and present at a medical conference. Eligible applicants are less than four years from having completed their fellowship, have carried out high-quality laboratory or clinical research, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223220

Grant to a USA or Canada Advanced Practice Provider in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology to Attend...

Deadline: 12/18/25

Grant of up to $2,000 to a USA or Canada advanced practice provider in pediatric hematology/oncology to attend and present at a medical conference. Eligible applicants include clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. In addition to fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 223222

Grants to California Childcare Centers for Professional Development and Access for Low-Income ...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Grants to California childcare centers in eligible counties that serve children aged 0-5 for programs that encourage parental engagement and for professional development. Funding is intended to support early childhood educational centers committed to increasing access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156664

Award to a USA or Canada Female Student in Grades 5-8 to Honor Exceptional Involvement in Scie...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada female student in grades 5 through 8 for outstanding involvement in science. A strong connection to science is the main criterion for the selection of the recipient. Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of support materials,...

GrantWatch ID#: 184710

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Faith-Based Organizations, School Districts,...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Grants of $5,000 to California nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, school districts, and agencies for mental health programs to benefit young children in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to increase access to resources and reduce stig...

GrantWatch ID#: 224872

Grant to a USA Library for Outreach Projects Targeting Underserved Children

Deadline: 12/21/25

Grant of $3,000 to a USA library for outreach efforts addressing underserved populations in the community. Funding is intended for projects that engage underserved children, from birth to age 14. Applications will be considered for new and innovative programs, or for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176910

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals to Benefit Young Children a...

Deadline: 12/30/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, associations, clubs, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that benefit children from the prenatal stage through five years of age. Funding is intended to support ea...

GrantWatch ID#: 162410

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits to Support Organizational Fundraising Events

Deadline: 12/31/25

In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations for fundraising event support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that enhance the lives of local residents through programs in the arts, education, and women's, men's, and children's health issues. Requests wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 162574

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Educational Events and ...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Sponsorships of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, schools, and CBOs for educational events and training programs to benefit young children and their families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community outreach...

GrantWatch ID#: 173753

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

Deadline: 12/31/25

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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Provide Programs that Benefit Individua...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldw...

GrantWatch ID#: 184177

Grant to a USA Individual or Family to Defray Child Adoption Costs

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grant of $1,000 to a USA individual or family to defray costs involved in adopting a child. Funding is intended to help offset the expenses of adoption for those opening their homes to provide a child with a loving family. Applicants of all ages and from all background...

GrantWatch ID#: 203860

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Children

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 210880

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Educators for Initiatives to Promote Internet Safety

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 educators for initiatives to promote internet safety. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials and supplies for use when conducting classroom sessions, assemblies, after-school activities, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 212919

Grants to USA Organizations for Lighting for Recreational Areas in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and adul...

GrantWatch ID#: 214776

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Resources and Programs to Enhance Communities

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for resources and programs to enhance communities throughout the country. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of education, community engagement, and equity. The goal of the funding program is to ensure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216215

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Children Worldwide

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit children worldwide. Funding is intended to support children's health and wellness in an effort to improve their chances at a brighter future. Previous grants have funded heart su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216848

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include community services, youth, young children's health and development, parent education, and special projects. Only nonprofit organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217662

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Benefit Young Men

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to benefit young men. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the program areas of education, health, and human services. The goal of the grants is to address the needs of men under the age of 21, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 220192

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit Children with Special Needs, I...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit children with special needs, including chronic disabilities and acute illness. Funding is intended for direct services and care for children, innovative programs, and the dissemination of idea...

GrantWatch ID#: 222710

Grants to USA Park and Recreation Nonprofits and Agencies for Children's Sports League Expenses

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA park and recreation nonprofit organizations and agencies for children's sports league expenses. Funding may be used for existing or new programs. Funding is intended to offset the costs of seasonal soccer league operators and players. The purpose of fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222728

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, and CBOs for Initiatives to Promote...

Deadline: 12/31/25

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. Eligible o...

GrantWatch ID#: 224525

Grants to USA Students for Local Community Service Projects

Deadline: 01/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 156531

In-Kind Newspaper Advertising Services to California Nonprofits

Deadline: 01/01/26

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, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals for Education, Health, Commu...

Deadline: 01/05/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government units, schools, hospitals, and research institutes for projects that strengthen families, promote the healthy development and education of children and youth, and enhance the lives of residents in eligible region...

GrantWatch ID#: 160370

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career MDs and PhDs for Research Studies Relate...

Deadline: 01/05/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career MDs, PhDs, and the equivalent for research studies related to sleep. Funding is intended for clinical, translational, basic, or population sleep studies in areas of interest, including pediatric sle...

GrantWatch ID#: 222070

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

Deadline: 01/07/26

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: 01/07/26

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 to California Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 01/09/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the general operations of applicants working to address the needs of the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 166978

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist for Contributions to the Mental Health F...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize contributions to the field of mental health. Eligible recipients are psychologists within the first ten years of their postdoctoral degree. This award is intended to recognize efforts to advocat...

GrantWatch ID#: 191535

Grants to USA National Part Service Programs, Partner Organizations, and Indigenous Tribes for...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA National Park Service programs, partner organizations, affiliated nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous Tribes for projects to engage families and youth in fishing activities in national parks. Funding is intended to build community con...

GrantWatch ID#: 217714

Grants to USA Early Career Investigators to Conduct Studies Related to Pediatric Joint and Ski...

Deadline: 01/09/26 Conference Date: 12/12/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA early-career investigators to conduct studies related to pediatric joint and skin diseases. Eligible applicants are researchers with M.D. or Ph.D. degrees, preferably within seven years of postdoctoral training, who are associated with a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224405