348 California Grants for Youth

348 Youth and At-Risk Youth Grants for California

Discover grants for youth development, leadership, health, and education programs. Funding supports at-risk and underserved youth, training initiatives, juvenile delinquency prevention, and opportunities to improve outcomes for youth and young adults.

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Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Higher Education for Gang-Involved Youth

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations to provide gang-involved youth with access to postsecondary educational opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to provide in...

GrantWatch ID#: 199471
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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Provide Services for Crime Victims

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations to provide services to victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase both the quality an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222838
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Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Increase the Capacity of Mental Health Organizations

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to increase the capacity of eligible mental health organizations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 165284
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Grants to USA Credit Unions for Programs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA credit unions for programs to benefit youth. Funding is intended to support financial literacy programming for at-risk youth. Initiatives should include budgeting, banking basics, and credit information. Applicants are encouraged to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228880
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Opportunity for USA General Psychiatry Residents to Participate in a Professional Development ...

Deadline: 06/27/26

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 ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 209354

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Educate Students about Autism

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K...

GrantWatch ID#: 203769

Award to a USA Teacher in Rural Regions to Recognize Contributions to Education

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award to a USA teacher in eligible regions to recognize significant contributions to education. The award program honors an individual teacher with a $2,000 monetary prize and a one-year membership to a professional association. In addition, the recipient's school...

GrantWatch ID#: 156193

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers education and empowerment for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support both academics and personal development. Funding is availa...

GrantWatch ID#: 161907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Researchers in Expanding their ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions to support researchers in expanding their expertise. Funds are intended for early-career researchers and provide five-year funding for research and mentoring related to new methods, disciplines, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 169550

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182934

Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and schools in eligible regions to benefit local residents of all ages, with a particular focus on youth. Funding is intended to support programs that promote education and dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 197942

Grants to USA Organizations for Amateur Radio Programs and Initiatives

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizations for amateur radio programs and initiatives. Preference will be given to proposals that are sustainable and expandable. Projects that include youth are encouraged, as well as projects with the support of the local communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200819

Grants to USA Nonprofits for STEM and Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives and K-12 STEM programming. Applicants must complete an eligibility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects rather than general operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 213945

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Grants to USA Schools, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Individuals for Service Projects to Commemora...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and young people for short-term community volunteer projects for children and youth ages 5 to 25. Funding is intended to support programs that pay tribute to people who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214396

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to California Youth Charities for Capital Items to Benefit Underserved Children

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California youth-related charities to benefit underserved children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the purchase of essential capital items. Qualifying applicants are small-size organizations with relatively small budgets. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 215434

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Benefit Young Men

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220192

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Vulnerable Children and Youth

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit vulnerable children and youth. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health, and human services. The goal of the program is to benefit children with physical or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220296

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Critical Thinking Skills in Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build critical thinking schools in youth and young adults. Funding is intended for projects that will facilitate people taking a more active role in civic engagement, while also teaching digita...

GrantWatch ID#: 221668

Grants to USA Civil Air Patrol Units for STEM- and Aerospace-Related Initiatives

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $350 to USA Civil Air Patrol (CAP) units for STEM and aerospace-related initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for educational projects, programs, field trips, activities, and events for CAP cadets, as well as for collaborative outreach progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 224950

Grants to USA Individuals for Vocational Training

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA individual high school seniors or graduates for vocational training. Eligible skilled trades include, but are not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and construction management. Funding may be used for tuition, fees, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 227270

In-Kind Donations of Instruments to USA Schools and Nonprofits for Music Instruction

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of equipment and instruments to USA public schools and nonprofit organizations to enhance music instruction. Donations are intended to support instructional music programs that teach individuals to actively create music. Participants may be any a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228451

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Agency for a National Literacy Center

Deadline: 06/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, agency, individual, or research organization to create a national center focused on literacy skills for students with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 229407

Grants to USA Students for Local Community Service Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 re...

GrantWatch ID#: 156531

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals for Education, Health, Commu...

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 r...

GrantWatch ID#: 160370

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Areas of focus include health and human services, arts and culture, community en...

GrantWatch ID#: 203849

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Gun Control Programs and to Pennsylvania and New York for Visual ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs addressing gun control and civic engagement and to Pennsylvania and New York nonprofits in eligible regions for programs to promote the visual arts. Applicants are advised that required registration may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 220364

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of community enrichment, health, and basic services. The goal of the program is to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222885

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203702

Awards to USA Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Educational Methods for Teaching Economics

Deadline: 07/06/26

Awards of $1,000 to USA teachers to recognize outstanding educational methods for teaching students about economics. Recipients are K-12 teachers of any subject. The goal is to reward teachers for using innovative teaching practices to cultivate a rich understandi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143081

Grants to USA Schools and LEAs to Provide Mental Health Programs and Services for Students

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $25,0000 and grants of up to $85,000 to USA public and private schools, LEAs, and charter school management companies to create mental health programs. Funding is intended to support the provision of services to children experiencing social-emotion...

GrantWatch ID#: 188604

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for a Youth Exchange Program

Deadline: 07/06/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for a youth exchange program focused on tech. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a program that will give teens hands-on...

GrantWatch ID#: 229182

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and advance full participation by all races, genders, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to California Organizations for Career Preparation Programs for Low-Income Youth

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to California organizations in eligible areas to support career preparation programs for youth from low-income backgrounds. Funding is intended for programs geared toward individuals ages 15-24 that include real-life work experience, the acquisition of soft...

GrantWatch ID#: 178348

Agreements to USA States and Tribes to Improve Mental Healthcare Access for Minors

Deadline: 07/10/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories states and Tribes to improve mental healthcare access for minors, especially in underserved areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to complete. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 208639

Grants to USA Organizations for Education and Sports Initiatives to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA organizations for education- and sports-related initiatives to benefit women and girls. Funding is intended for events, clinics, and camps designed to enhance the future for girls and women. Preference is for organizations that create event...

GrantWatch ID#: 229390

Prizes for USA, Canada, and International Young Leaders and Nonprofits for Innovative Projects

Deadline: 07/12/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young leaders and youth-led nonprofits to compete for prizes for early-stage projects that impact communities and the environment. The awards provide support for changemakers aged 15 to 30 to implement innovative idea...

GrantWatch ID#: 229763

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Health Facilities for Substance Use Screenings

Deadline: 07/13/26 Conference Date: 06/23/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, health facilities, and IHEs to develop substance use screenings and intervention services for youth in primary healthcare settings. Applicants are advised that required registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 151783

Grants to USA State Agencies for Health Care Services for Women and Children

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA and territories state agencies for programs to improve and expand health care services for women and children. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for the provision of health services and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 195239

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve Capacity to Support Bereaved Children

Deadline: 07/13/26 LOI Date: 06/29/26

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve capacity to support bereaved children in local communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility form before receiving access to the application. Funding is intended for organizational dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 218594

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Grief Training Events for Professionals

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve grief training to support bereaved children in local communities. Funding is intended for events that provide educational resources to professionals such as social workers, counsel...

GrantWatch ID#: 229879

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to California nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth arts and education; senior activities; and workforce housing and hom...

GrantWatch ID#: 215703