335 California Grants for Youth

335 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 Entities for Research on Preventing Juvenile Delinquency

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and school districts for research projects related to preventing juvenile delinquency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 213360
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215652
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Grants to California Education Agencies for Tobacco Deterrence Programs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to California local county offices of education for anti-tobacco awareness instruction programs. Funding is intended for public school programs for grades 4-12. Eligible focus areas include school policies, tobacco use prevention education and instruction, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220595
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Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Promote High School Equivalency for Migrant Workers

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations partnering with IHEs to encourage migrant workers and their family members to obtain their high school equivalency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 229406
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Grants to California Schools for Programming Related to Plant Nutrition and Agriculture

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $1,200 to California schools for programming related to plant nutrition and agriculture. Eligible projects are those that utilize school gardens to educate students on the importance of fertilizer and its application, encourage gardening experiments and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177532
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Youth in Eligible L...

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 178904
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives primarily in the focus areas of nutrition and hunger, youth development, social services and basic needs, and veterans ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179054
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Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 06/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 182869
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Grants to USA State, Local, and Tribal Agencies to Mental Health Disorders in Youth

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories state, local, and Tribal government agencies to address specific mental health disorders in youth and young adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 183641
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Grants to USA, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Pro...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth for innovative projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650
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Cooperative Agreements to USA States, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Youth Mental Health Services

Deadline: 06/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories states, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations for services to help prevent suicides among youth and young adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to six weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 185192
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Author to Complete a Novel in Progress

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International author for assistance in the completion of a partially written fictional book. Funding is intended for published authors who write fiction for children or young adults. Judges will be looking for candidates whose previous w...

GrantWatch ID#: 190626
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Grants to USA Public Schools and Districts for Sports Programs for Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA public schools and school districts to establish new sports programs that serve grade K-12 students with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to increase access to adaptive athletics programs and equipment. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223469

Grants to California School Districts, Agencies, Charter Schools for CTE Programs

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to California school districts, government agencies, charter schools, and occupational centers for K-12 school curriculum assistance and professional development. Funding is intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166298

Grants to California Agencies to Reduce Tobacco Use in Underage Residents

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to California government agencies to reduce tobacco use in the underage population. Funding is intended to hire personnel to deter the illegal sales and marketing of tobacco products to underage residents and to increase investigative activities and complia...

GrantWatch ID#: 191680

Grants to USA Public, Private, and Charter Schools to Implement a Biomedical Science Program

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a biomedical science program. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and training for the teachers who will be running the program. The goal is to provide students wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204920

In-Kind Support to USA Schools to Initiate Computer Science Courses

Deadline: 06/19/26

In-kind support to USA schools to initiate computer science courses. Funding is intended to cover teacher training fees as well as participation fees. All schools are encouraged to apply, including private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public and privat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210974

In-Kind Grants to USA Public, Private, and Charter High Schools to Implement an Engineering Pr...

Deadline: 06/19/26

In-kind grants to USA public, private, and charter high schools to add an engineering program to their STEM curriculum. Funding is intended to cover the participation fee related to implementing the engineering program designed by the funding source. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 211572

Grants to USA Schools to Implement a High-Quality STEM Program at the Middle School Level

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Districts and schools looking...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Male Health Research

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with IHEs and partnering with community organizations in eligible locations for research on emotional and relational health of boys and young men. Funding will support studies that focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229251

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Massachusetts Groups and Individuals for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts groups and individuals for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for innovative programs within the focus areas of community services, the arts, and promoting healthy, non-violent teen relationships. Preference wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 212198

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