219 California Grants for Youth

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public schools, and other public agencies to benefit Native American communities, rural populations, and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended primarily for equipment, services, programs, and cap...

Grants to California counties to support and expand mental health crisis services for youth and children under the age of 21, and family services for the caregivers of youth. Grant funds may be used for expansion, capital improvement, and some start-up costs. Funding i...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, and coalitions to prevent substance use disorder among youth. Funding is intended to support activities that are related to youth and young adults aged 12-26 years in low-income, rural and/or urban rac...

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to meet the urgent needs of the local community. Eligible programs include, but are not limited to, programs addressing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and r...

Grants to California organizations in eligible locations to address community needs including needs related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Focus areas include youth and family, housing, small business support, community action, and capacity building: trauma-info...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs for children, youth, educators, and youth program providers that support racial equity. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for programs that promot...

In-kind donations of insulin to USA and territories nonprofit diabetes summer camps. The purpose of the program is to ensure that children with diabetes up to age 18 will be able to enjoy a full camp experience. Requests will be accepted from nonprofit camps as well as...

Grants of up to $20,000 to California law enforcement agencies to mitigate underage consumption of alcoholic beverages. Funding is intended for the implementation of programs that prevent minors from obtaining alcohol from the general public as well as from licensed pr...

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to increase accessibility to the arts for local residents. First-time applicants must attend a workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs and projects for unders...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address the needs of local youth. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that are initiated and led by youth. Funds may be used for new or additional activities that address significant...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local students and youth from low-income families in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support vocational and workplace training, access to higher education, and environmental and cultural pro...

Grants to Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington youth-serving nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit young people as well as for operational support. Funding is intended for programs that address issues important to youth, and to improve organi...

Grants of up to $15,000 to California principals with teams of educators in TK-12 public, charter, and nonprofit private schools in eligible locations to support educational programs. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Fundin...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address priority areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion; workforce development; civic and cultural growth; hu...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and local organizations that are working to improve the quality of life and support equal opportunities for people with hearing impairments. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations for programs that address community needs. Funding is intended to support the focus areas of education, arts and culture, athletics, youth and senior activities, health and h...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars, practitioners, and artists to support creative new projects in a variety of disciplines. Focus areas include legacies of slavery, law, education, and justice, and youth leadership and civic engagement. Fellows wil...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educators for projects that enhance educational programs through art. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with visual art supplies and materials. The purpose of the grant program is to assist teachers in establishing or maintaini...

Grants of up to $3,000 to California nonprofit, educational, and volunteer organizations in eligible regions for one-time special projects that serve the local community. Funding is intended to support programs in literacy, community health, seniors, and youth. Program...

Grants to USA hospitals in multiple states to host events for pediatric patients. Funding is intended to create a prom experience for teenaged patients who are too ill to attend a prom at school. The purpose of this program is to enable hospitalized teens to participat...

Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the welfare of residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of health, education, youth, and community building. Priority will b...

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to California individuals in eligible regions to take part in an experience that fosters personal development. The purpose of the program is to inspire young women by enabling them to participate in a special experience. Fellowships are inte...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school educators to improve economic education and innovation. Funding may be used for field trips, materials, supplies, and other resources that enhance the educational experience for students. Funding is intended to rewar...

Grants of up to $500 and one award to California K-12 teachers to include agricultural education in their curriculum. Funding is intended to create new projects or to expand existing projects in the areas of science, outreach, nutrition, and educational field trips tha...

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 playgrounds, nature trails, animal shelters, school and community gardens, facemask do...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA schools, IHEs, and organizations for projects that provide students with opportunities to address current and future energy challenges. Funding is intended to enable students in grades 6-12, college, and univer...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals and clinics, dentistry colleges and schools, medical colleges and schools, and dental societies to provide dental health care to disadvantaged children. Funding is in...

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of over ...

Awards of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers for outstanding contributions in the field of education. Funding is intended to recognize exceptional educators who have exhibited dedication and commitment to preparing students for success ...

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for events that benefit eligible communities in multiple states and align with the funding source's charitable giving priorities. Priority is given to organizations that address basic and emergency needs and that provide reso...

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the lives of women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide program and general operating support. Eligible programs should emphasize prevention, intervent...

Grants of up to $65,000 to California non-governmental and governmental organizations to provide preventative programs and direct support services to victims of domestic violence. Funding is intended to provide a wide range of services to both youth and adults. The pur...

Grants and in-kind donations valued at $2,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and schools to create an educational bee hive program for K-12 students. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to provid...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Applicants must complete a phone interview prior to the deadline. Funding is intended for programs within the focus ar...

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community activities. Previous grants have funded programs in the areas of health, nutrition, community gardens, community events, youth, and literacy. Eli...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals for research to enhance the quality of PreK-12 STEM education. Projects should build on fundamental research in STEM education and existing research and development. All research proposal...

Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations, schools, and community groups in eligible locations for youth-led community service projects. Youth must be involved in all aspects of the projects and programs must be led by youth between the ages of 12-24. Applican...

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and schools for projects with a focus on stewardship and education related to coastal and marine environments. Funding is intended to support projects that engage loca...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Native American tribes, and IHEs to create opportunities for public access to historical resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended fo...

In-kind grants of sports equipment to USA schools and organizations to support sports programs for youth. Priority is given to programs that serve economically disadvantaged and diverse communities. The purpose of the grant program is to provide organizations with free...

Grants to USA schools for programs to support physical education. The purpose of the program is to introduce youth ages six to nineteen to the basic skills and rules of lacrosse, including shooting, passing, cradling, scooping, catching, and shooting. Grants are reserv...

Grants to USA sports organizations to create new or expand existing sports opportunities for girls and young women in underserved populations. The purpose of the grant program is to provide underserved youth ages six to nineteen with increased access to lacrosse. Eligi...

Grants to USA sports organizations for education and sports programs that benefit vulnerable youth. Funding is intended for youth-centered programming that fosters character-building, health, and academic success. The purpose of the program is to support lacrosse progr...

Grants USA organizations to support sports events and activities that benefit youth from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended for tournaments, clinics, play days, and camp opportunities. Grant funds may be used to support new or ongoing programs that promo...

Grants to USA sports organizations to increase accessibility for individuals living with physical and mental limitations and disabilities. Funding is intended to support projects that create tools to break down barriers to participation and increase opportunities for p...

Grants to USA sports organizations for youth activities in low-income communities. Funding is intended for programs that build character, improve health, and help youth strive for academic excellence. Grants are awarded to projects and programs that promote lacrosse pa...

In-kind grants to USA sports organizations to introduce youth between the ages of six and fourteen to a new sport. Successful applicants will receive a curriculum for coaches, equipment, and marketing materials in order to operate and promote the program. The purpose o...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profit organizations, and individuals for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and faculty affiliated with nonprofit institutions of higher education for research to benefit the health and safety of children and youth. Funding is intended to support behavioral and psycholo...

Grants of up to $500 to USA public and private schools, nonprofit youth organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning opportunities to plan, plant, and care for native plant ...