345 California Grants for Children

345 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 Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Prevent Crime in Rural Areas

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA and territories government entities, nonprofit organizations, and Tribes to enhance safety in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support efforts to improve the sa...

GrantWatch ID#: 187490
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits for Child and Youth Mental Health Programs

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to address the mental health needs of children and young adults. The purpose of this program is to increase access to care, promote mental health equity, reduce stigma, enable early identificat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195487
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Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Capacity of Family-Led Mental Health Organizations

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and tribes to increase the capacity of mental health organizations run by families raising children with mental health disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 165334
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Grants to USA Tribes and Nonprofits for Trauma Services for Children, Youth, and Families

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA Tribes and public and private nonprofit organizations to provide and improve access to effective treatment and services for children, youth, and their families who have witnessed or experienced traumatic events. Applicants are advised that required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 166291
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, Agency, IHE, or Hospital for Respite Care Support

Deadline: 07/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, local, state, or tribal government, organization, institution of higher education, or hospital for support services for programs that assist family caregivers of children and adults with special needs. Required registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 188775
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Scholarships to USA Individuals for Womens and Girls Sports Initiatives

Deadline: 07/27/26

Scholarships of $500 to USA individuals for sports initiatives for women and girls. Funding is intended for programs and projects that increase participation and advancement for women and girls in the sport of mountain and gravel biking. Scholarships are for indiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 224946
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Grants to California Entities to Benefit Young Children and Their Families

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, child care centers, and health providers in eligible locations for projects that benefit children from the prenatal stage through five years of age. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 162410
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Address Inequality for Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/29/26

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 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Research to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 07/29/26

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 5-2...

GrantWatch ID#: 184793

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Charitable Initiat...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions for charitable initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, but preference will be given to organizations that benefit ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 201898

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Capital Projects that Benefit Vulnerable Popul...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and schools for capital projects that benefit vulnerable populations in eligible regions. Priority projects and services are related to technology, building enhancements, equipment, and transportation. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158086

Grants to USA State Governments to Address Instances of Waste and Fraud

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA state governments to address instances of waste and fraud. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow applicants to have the chance to create and execute modernized informa...

GrantWatch ID#: 185047

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents of eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the following areas of interest: education, children's well-being, hunger reli...

GrantWatch ID#: 186855

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance Equity in Maternal Healthcare

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance equity in healthcare and improve maternal and child health. Funding is intended to support initiatives that reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and reduce the rates of both preterm births and cesare...

GrantWatch ID#: 204624

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Healthcare Providers to Address Mental Health of JM P...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International healthcare providers to address the mental health of patients suffering from juvenile myositis. Funding is intended for any measures taken to improve the mental health of patients and their families. The pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209069

Grants to USA Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit and faith-based organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that assist those in need. High priority is given to organizations that provide services to children. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 215932

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies About Children's Well-Be...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early and mid-career researchers affiliated with an eligible research institute or university for research related to children's well-being. Fellows will address one of three research themes: children in crisis setting...

GrantWatch ID#: 229898

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit children and youth in eligible locations. The goal of funding is to assist children to lead productive lives. Funding is intended for programs that positively impact young people and address the needs of chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 159212

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the quality of life in local communities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include the arts, children and families, education, substance abuse, the elderly, the disabled, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171207

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Athletic Programs

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth athletic programs. Funding is intended for either new or existing programs that encourage kids to run regularly. Proposals should ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171654

Grant to a California Nonprofit to Support STEAM Programs for Youth

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grant of $25,000 to a California youth-based nonprofit organization in eligible regions to support STEAM programs for youth. Eligible organizations promote careers in science (including agriculture), technology, engineering, arts, and math. The grant is given to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 213645

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212

Grants to California Entities for Projects Benefiting Children Ages 0-5

Deadline: 08/03/26 Conference Date: 07/27/27

Grants of up to $70,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, and social-benefit businesses in eligible locations for systemic change projects affecting children up to age 5. Eligible activities include advocacy, social movements t...

GrantWatch ID#: 225539

Grants to California Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to California organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and services that meet the needs of residents, including senior services, youth services, and neighborhood revitalization. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 226052

Grants to California Entities for Community Events

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, child care centers, and health providers in eligible locations for community events. Funding is intended to support activities for families with children ages 0–5. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230964

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Improve the Education of Underserved Children

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribal governments for programs to improve the education of children in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204428

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit to Support Birth Parents of Adopted Children

Deadline: 08/06/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization to support birth parents who have placed their children up for adoption. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop, implement, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 231171

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Benefit Children Affected by Substance Abuse

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, child welfare agencies, and administrative offices of relevant courts, in partnership with tribes and other agencies, to benefit children affected by substance abuse. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 128909

Grants to USA Tribes to Improve the Handling of Child Welfare Cases in Tribal Courts

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA tribes to evaluate the way child welfare cases are conducted in the tribal court system in order to improve outcomes. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve the handling o...

GrantWatch ID#: 183328

Grants to California Nonprofits and Public Programs for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public programs, and faith-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that make a positive impact on the most critical needs in local...

GrantWatch ID#: 185831

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to California nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for projects in the following focus areas: resident programs, community develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 198940

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Evaluate Kinship Care Programs

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to evaluate programs that support kinship caregivers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 231239

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Replicate Successful Kinship Care Programs

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, child welfare agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replicate successful kinship care programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended in par...

GrantWatch ID#: 231240

Grants to USA Tribal and Migrant Service Providers for Programs to Prevent Child Abuse

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal and migrant service providers for programs to prevent child abuse. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for community-based programs that strengthen families...

GrantWatch ID#: 231241

Scholarships to USA Medical Students to Support their Studies

Deadline: 08/09/26

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA medical students to support their studies. Applicants must be originally from Detroit and first-generation college students. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited American medical school for the following academic year and have...

GrantWatch ID#: 229750

Grants to California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington Organizations to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington organizations for activities to benefit families and children. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance communities by increasing access to food, promoting fresh food, and helping young ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223052

Cooperative Agreement with a USA Entity to Establish an Academic Intervention Center

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement with a USA educational agency, Tribe, nonprofit organization, or for-profit organization to establish an academic intervention center. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the implementation of liter...

GrantWatch ID#: 230187

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Address the Education of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA educational agency, IHE, for-profit, Tribe, or nonprofit organization to address the education of children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230290

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit to Increase Foster Home Capacity

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to assist states in increasing foster home capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide the data, training, and technica...

GrantWatch ID#: 231238

Grants to California Nonprofits to Address Housing Insecurity

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that address housing insecurity in eligible regions. Funding is intended to offer operating or programming support to organizations that provide direct services in the areas of shelter and safety. Priority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186513

Grants to California Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Young Children and Families

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, child care centers, and health providers in eligible locations for large-scale initiatives to benefit pregnant women, children ages 0-5, and families. Eligible projects inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230965

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Research on Pediatric Skin Conditions

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators to promote research focusing on pediatric skin conditions. Funding is intended to encourage research that will improve the quality of life and health of patients and their families. Grants are available to ear...

GrantWatch ID#: 194673

Grants to California Nonprofits for Educational Programming

Deadline: 08/15/26

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 relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176597

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Libraries to Purchase Books for Mobile Libraries

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth f...

GrantWatch ID#: 180779

Grants to USA Community Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Sport Facilities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit community organizations and schools to build or renovate indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Funding is intended to support youth recreational activities by providing safer and more accessible spaces for organized sports. Special consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 215248

Grants to Colorado and Northern California Small Nonprofits for Programs and Outreach Activit...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Colorado and Northern California small nonprofit organizations for programs and outreach activities that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to the full application. Funding is intended to support activities in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221058

Award to a USA or Canada Child or Adolescent Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Contri...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada child or adolescent psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to their field. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated superior abilities in child and youth advocacy and policy, clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 221759

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada child or adolescent psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field of child and youth mental health disorders. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made significant inroads in efforts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221760

Grants to USA Educators and School Staff for Classroom Supplies

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of $750 to USA educators and school staff for classroom supplies. Funding is intended to help K-12 school employees purchase classroom supplies to meet the needs of their students. Applicants may participate in a program that honors their contributions and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230655

Grants to California Nonprofits to Increase Accessibility to the Arts for Residents

Deadline: 08/17/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations to increase accessibility to the arts for residents in eligible regions. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs and projects for underserved children...

GrantWatch ID#: 154675