331 California Grants for Youth

331 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 California and New York City Organizations for Activities that Benefit Children, You...

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants of $3,000 to California and New York City organizations for activities that benefit children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community involvement, school activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221446
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Grants to USA Young Musicians for Costs Associated with Studying Classical Music

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 206604
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools to Enhance Tech Learning for Students

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations and schools to enhance learning for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable applicants to provide local students with technology tools, with an emphasis on hands-on experiences and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152263
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Amateur Sports Leagues, Schools, and Parks and Recreation Department...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, amateur sports leagues, schools, and parks and recreation departments to improve the confidence and well-being of girls through sports. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 208417
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Psychologists for Research on Children A...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $22,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists to support research addressing children with serious emotional disturbance. Funding is intended for research in the areas of early intervention and treatment. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 178476
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Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits in Eligible States and Regions for General Organizational ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations in multiple states served by the funding source for general operating support. Nonprofits in eligible regions in California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washingt...

GrantWatch ID#: 182854
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Grants to California LEAs and COEs to Support Local Educational Agencies that Serve Children a...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to California LEAs and COEs to support local educational agencies that serve children and youth experiencing homelessness. Eligible applicants must have the capability to oversee activities statewide, including data gathering, resource sharing, training, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226587
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Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Immigrant Welfare

Deadline: 04/26/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant related issues. Priority is given to organizations that create innovative solutions for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and unaccompan...

GrantWatch ID#: 157409
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Grant to a USA Educator to Promote Gardening Among Students

Deadline: 04/26/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA or territories Pre-K to high school educator to promote gardening among students. Funding is intended to create or expand on a school gardening project in order to encourage a love of gardening, provide gardening experience for stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 214120
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Grants to California K-12 Local Education Agencies for Truancy and Dropout Prevention Programs...

Deadline: 04/27/26

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 pra...

GrantWatch ID#: 184584
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Grants to USA Agencies, Courts, and Tribes to Serve Justice-Involved Youth with SUD

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and court systems to establish or expand programs that provide services for justice-involved youth with substance use disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to...

GrantWatch ID#: 185688
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Grants to USA State Agencies for Programs to Prevent Youth Crime and Improve the Juvenile Just...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories state governments for activities to improve the juvenile justice system. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that preve...

GrantWatch ID#: 196250
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Grants to USA State, Local, and Tribal Agencies for Family Drug Court Program Improvements

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories state, local, and tribal agencies for programs to establish and improve family treatment courts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 202670
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Grants to USA Schools, Nonprofit Organizations, and Municipalities for Capital Projects to Pro...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities for capital projects to promote paddle sports. Funding is intended for the installation or renovation of pickleball courts in public facilities. The goal of the funding program is to inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227972

Grants to California LEAs to Support Career Exploration Programs in Middle Schools

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California local educational agencies, school districts, and charter schools to prepare students for career technical education. The purpose of the funding is to establish specialized middle school programs to prepare students for high-q...

GrantWatch ID#: 188583

Grants to California Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Address the Needs of Local You...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for programs to benefit local youth in eligible regions. Eligible programs and projects are those related to mental health and education. Funding is intended for programs ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 132533

Grants to Oregon and California Extracurricular Programs for Middle School Youth to Enhance Pr...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Oregon and California extracurricular programs in eligible regions to enhance organizational capacity and quality. Funding is intended to benefit programs that serve youth in middle school and that promote success for rural youth, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 134336

Grants to California Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance the quality of life of local residents. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, civic engagement, health and wellness, disaster recovery and emergency preparedness...

GrantWatch ID#: 139356

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Projects to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible regions to benefit children and youth. Eligible projects are innovative and enhance the quality of life for local children. The goal of the funding source is to provide for unmet...

GrantWatch ID#: 143400

Opportunity for USA Teams of Youth and Adults to Join a Leadership Development Program

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210195

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Children

Deadline: 04/30/26

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, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210880

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Opportunity for a California Youth to be Selected as the Poet Laureate in Their Region

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for a California youth to be selected as the poet laureate in their region. The purpose of the program is to encourage individuals between the ages of 13 and 19 to explore their poetic abilities and interests and encourage peers to do so as well. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219212

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 223938

Grants to USA Spouses and Children of Military and Space Force Members to Pursue a Degree

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA spouses, surviving spouses, and children of military and space force members for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree. Funding is intended to help cover educational costs, including fees, tuition, books, and other materials needed for the curriculu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228144

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Increase Access to Green Spaces

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, churches, public schools, and qualifying IHEs for initiatives to increase access to green spaces in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support specific green-space...

GrantWatch ID#: 228377

Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas th...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675

Grants to California Nonprofits for Youth Development Programs, Education, and Community Suppo...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general core support and programming focused on youth development and education, including in-school and out-of school programs, vocational education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175740

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities i...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177319

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Foster Mutual Understanding Between Youth i...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to promote engagement between young people in North Africa and the Middle East and the United States. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program w...

GrantWatch ID#: 183632

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Overseas Language Programs for Youth

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or public or private institution of higher education to provide foreign language programs for youth aged 15 to 18. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187296

Grants to California Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for capital projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for equipment purchases, land or...

GrantWatch ID#: 195502

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advoca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

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

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. In the past, funding has supported programs that benefit youth, underprivileged residents, military personnel, veterans, and activities related to sports....

GrantWatch ID#: 202291

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Applicants should address the issues emphasized in the Foundation's mission statement. Funding is intended to support projects in a variety of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210228

Fellowships to USA and International Early-Career Postdoctoral Researchers for Projects Relate...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Fellowships to USA and International early-career postdoctoral researchers for projects related to brain development. Priority will be given to multi-disciplinary research. Eligible studies are focused on children and youth aged 7-24. Eligible proposals are design...

GrantWatch ID#: 220737

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766

Grants to USA and International Junior Faculty Members for Research Projects Related to Brain ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA and International junior faculty members for research projects related to brain development. Priority will be given to multi-disciplinary research. Eligible studies are focused on children and youth aged 7-24. Eligible proposals are designed to study...

GrantWatch ID#: 221005

Grants to USA Immediate Family Members of Fallen Military Members to Support Their Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA immediate family members of fallen military members to support their education. Funding is intended for educational fees for the spouses and children of fallen military members and government employees, including for grades K-12, higher education, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227436

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, For-Profit, or IHE to for Youth Mentoring

Deadline: 05/04/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization or IHE to operate a national resource center for youth mentoring. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to run the resource cen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172002

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Assist Youth and Families Affected by ...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to address substance abuse among youth and related community safety issues. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 183805

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Rigorous Research in the Field of Financial Education

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research organizations for rigorous research that will contribute to the field of financial education. Funding is intended in particular for projects that reevaluate current metrics, studies investigating systemic i...

GrantWatch ID#: 220007

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Youth Programming Addressing Substance Abuse

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government entities for youth programming addressing substance abuse. Applicants are advised that the required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding priorities include combating violence...

GrantWatch ID#: 228242

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Grants to California Local Educational Agencies for Educational Programs to Benefit Migratory ...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to California local educational agencies for educational programs to benefit migratory children. The purpose of the program is to assist PreK-12 students who have experienced educational disruption, health issues, language and cultural barriers, social excl...

GrantWatch ID#: 168796

Grants to California Nonprofits and Entities for Behavioral Health Services

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, CBOs, Tribal entities, and other entities for behavioral health services for those at risk. Funding is intended to support children, youth, and adults who are at risk of homelessness or being in the justice system. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 228166

Fellowships to USA Individuals to Support Initiatives That Bolster Connections Between Generat...

Deadline: 05/10/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Fellowships to USA individuals to support initiatives that bolster connections between generations. In addition to a stipend, funding is also intended to support the creation of new projects. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, as well as those serving historical...

GrantWatch ID#: 134076

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 05/10/26

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 senior...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Exchange Programs for Students from Asia

Deadline: 05/11/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or institution of higher education to conduct exchange programs for students from Asian countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195383