California Grants for Youth:  262 Youth/Out-of-School Youth Grants for California.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA Indian tribes to maintain core library services and support established library operations. Funding is intended to support the expansion of services, enhanced linkages and coordination, partnerships with other agencies, improved library access, and targeting library services to meet community...

Grants to USA parents and parent groups in eligible states for physical activity and nutrition initiatives in K-12 schools. Funding is intended to support parent-led programs and projects that encourage physical activity or healthy eating habits, while promoting students’ social emotional learning and engaging parents in...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA K-12 schools for projects and initiatives that support recreational activities and nutrition-based programming. Funding is intended to help schools promote healthy choices, and to increase physical activity and nutrition initiatives while promoting students’ social emotional learning. Award ...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to promote and protect the security, safety, and rights of local immigrant communities. Priority funding will be given to proposals that demonstrate coordination and partnership between entities across the region. Eligible communities are...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal organizations and governments to prevent and address assault and violence against youth and children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

Grants to USA public school districts to enhance the quality of education at schools serving students from military families. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs that address academic mastery, narrowing learning gaps for students that trans...

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations for youth programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to increase participation in Jewish experiences and foster connection among teenagers. Eligible organizations are those that work with teens within the Federation Service Area which includes Sonom...

Grants to USA and Territories agencies, local governments, tribal governments, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for programs to address youth behavioral problems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop intervention and supervisio...

Grants to USA state agencies and tribal governments for youth crime prevention programs. Applicants are required to complete registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support efforts to reduce risk factors that could lead to youth crime as well as to increase protective measures for vulnerable youth.

Grants of $7,000 and grants of $25,000 to USA and territories educators to implement social projects in classrooms, schools and school districts. Funding is intended to foster social-emotional growth for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Grant funds may be used to support or expand an existing project or to start a new ...

Grants to USA state, local, and Indian tribal governments to support collaborative programs that assist youth with mental illness and co-existent disorders, such as substance abuse. Funding is intended to create and operate multi-system programs that will improve responses and outcomes for youth with mental illness (MI) an...

Grants to USA state, territories, local, and Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs for programs that reduce and prevent violent crimes, and to support children and youth (up to age 18) who are experiencing violence. Funding may be used to develop and implement support services for children who are ex...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to provide youth with greater access to parks and open spaces. Priority will be given to projects with partnerships and collaborations in place. Funding is intended to engage underserved youth and provide greater opportunities for physical and educational out...

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that promote vocational training in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enable eligible organizations to provide local students with technology and tools necessary for success in the 21st century. Emphasis is placed on vocational edu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities that align with one of the following key areas of focus: financial literacy; education, entrepreneurship and empowerment; and community enhancement. Eligible communities are th...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for activities that address the needs of local children. Funding is intended to support programs and services that benefit infants and children up to 18 who have developmental or socioeconomic challenges. Funded projects must serve residents in Kings, Fresno...

Grants to USA animal shelters and welfare organizations to address the food, housing, and medical needs of homeless pets. Funding is also provided for training programs to help make animals more adoptable and for programs to educate people, especially children, about the responsibilities of owning a pet.

Grants averaging $2,500 and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that provide music programs in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve access to music instruction and to give children greater oppo...

Grants of up to $500 to USA and territories public schools, preschools, Head Start programs, and public libraries to implement creative educational projects. This program provides an opportunity for teachers and librarians to present special projects outside the usual curriculum, or to engage students in meeting curricular...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit educational organizations for educational programming that will improve literacy skills among children and older students. Funding is intended to support organizations that wish to employ reading strategies of the Foundation, namely, the initial teaching alphabet (ITA). Th...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA children and youth, ages 18 and under, to complete community service projects in their communities. Funding will be provided to support a wide variety of projects and events. Examples of eligible community service projects include: turning a vacant lot into a community garden, rebuilding a sch...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for programs that benefit the residents of eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, community and environment, youth, and health and human services. Funding may be used for operating, program, and ca...

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. Eligible projects must directly benefit the residents of S...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended for programs that may help close the opportunity or a...

Grants of $15,000 to USA public K-12 school districts in eligible regions to support new and existing STEM programs. Applicants must be nominated by local farmers to participate. Funding is intended for programs that increase interest or improve learning and instruction in science, technology, engineering and math. The pur...

Grants to Oakland, California nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in the areas of arts and culture, education, and youth development. Funding is intended to enrich the lives of children and youth in grades K-12, promote civic engagement in arts and culture, and address local needs in the commu...

Grants to San Francisco, California nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that address youth needs, and that are created and led by youth under the age of 18. Young people residing throughout the city may apply for funding for youth-led projects that fulfill their vision, while supporting local youth and reac...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and schools to benefit Aboriginal and Native American youth through physical activity and sports programming. The purpose of this program is to create positive experiences in sports and physical activity for Native American and Aboriginal youth, 18 ye...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, or IHE to operate a resource center addressing criminal activity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The selected applicant will provide technical assistance and training to communities on developing evidence...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories STEM educators affiliated with high schools and nonprofit educational organizations to lead high school student teams in a hands-on STEM challenge. Applicants must submit an initial application before submitting a final application. Funding is intended for materials, research,...

In-kind grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to support gardening initiatives. Grantees will be awarded gift cards and supplies. Funding is intended to promote food security, healthy eating, sustainable food sources, neighborhood beautification, and community agricultural and environmental education.

Grants to USA states, local governments, IHEs, school districts, Tribes, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit students and school personnel. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program furthers the Department’s mission by supporting...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio, Maine, Massachusetts, and California nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include environment, arts, and arts education. The Founda...

Grants to California nonprofits in eligible areas for activities and projects to benefit the community. Previous grants have been awarded to organizations and institutions that provide services related to children and education, animals and nature, health, religion, special needs, underserved populations, and the arts. Eli...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Program areas include education, workforce preparation, veteran services, and environmental stewardship. Boeing invests in organizations primari...

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations for consulting contracts and specific capital expenditures in Northern Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen organizations and build capacity.

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals and teams to recognize and support projects that have a significant social impact. The awards are intended to support creative approaches from diverse members of the global community, and projects that inspire others to take in...

Grant to a USA nonprofit, for-profit organization, or institution of higher education to improve nationwide capacity to respond to occurrences of missing and abducted children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The selected agency will provide technical assistance and tr...

Grants to a USA public or private research center, faith-based or community organization, or tribe to develop a network that will facilitate and coordinate research and studies related to autism. Funding is intended to establish and maintain an interdisciplinary, multi-center research platform for scientific collaboration ...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes to reduce violence in schools nationwide. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete, and that in addition, applications should be submitted at least 3 days prior t...

Grants to USA and Territories state agencies for programs, projects, and centers that provide supportive services to victims of assault. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to programs that address the specific challenges of rural communities.

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA and territories high school chemistry teachers for projects that promote student development and enhance classroom education. Funding is typically intended for instructional materials, student-led science outreach activities, student-conducted field studies, professional development, and labor...

Awards of $10,000 to USA and Canada youth, ages 8 to 18 years, to recognize outstanding contributions to their communities, the environment, and society. Awards are intended for recipients to continue their public service activity or can be applied to higher education costs.

Grants of up to $20,000 and one grant of up to $19,000 to a USA early-career psychologist to support research in the area of treatment and early intervention for children with serious emotional disturbance. This program is intended to empower psychologists in producing scientifically-based research and programs that will p...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. Priority will be given to programs that demonstrate a need for financial support. The intent is to build capaci...

Grant to a USA individual investigator to conduct cancer research. Funding is intended for research that has the potential to impact health outcomes, particularly in younger patients. The goal of the program is to support basic, translational, and epidemiological research related specifically to health disparities in color...

Grants to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and artists in eligible regions for a range of local arts projects and programs. New applicants must attend a technical assistance workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the creative life of local communities by expanding public access to th...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for hands-on educational programs that teach young people about vehicle and boat restoration. Priority will be given to programs that focus on high school and college-age students. Funding is intended to teach the specialized skills and knowledge needed to maintain vintage cars, trucks...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for research and evaluation efforts to improve the justice system’s response to human trafficking. Funding is intended to support research projects that have clear implications for criminal justice policy and practice in t...

Grants of approximately $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to protect the cultural, civil, economic, social, and political rights of people across the globe. The Foundation's mission includes pursuing justice and peace and distributing the world's resources equitably. Previous grants have been awarded fo...