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California Youth Grants

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Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant: Literacy Lead Agency
$15,200,000
CA Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Oct 8, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to consortia of County Offices of Education in California to implement comprehensive literacy initiatives aimed at improving reading and writing skills for underserved students from birth through grade twelve.

Education
County governments
Elevate Youth California: Cohort 7 Standard Track
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in partnership with Sierra Health Foundation: Center for Health Program Management
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based community organizations that empower youth, particularly those affected by the war on drugs, to engage in civic activities and promote substance use disorder prevention through mentorship and social justice initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Challenge Grants Program
$150,000
City and County of San Francisco, Community Challenge Grants Program (CCG)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Francisco to implement community-led beautification projects and activities that enhance public spaces and foster social connections.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cultural Grants Program
$80,000
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles to create accessible cultural and artistic projects that engage the community through free or low-cost events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Early Care Spaces
$100,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation (KRF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Oakland that create innovative programs to improve early childhood language and literacy development for underserved families and communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Harden Foundation Grant
$100,000
Harden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County, California, that aim to improve the well-being of individuals and families, promote cultural activities, and enhance community services.

Youth
Nonprofits
Blue Diamond’s Community Giving Program
$15,000
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations within 25 miles of Blue Diamond Growers' California facilities that focus on STEM education, agriculture workforce development, or nutrition and food assistance for underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
OAL Community Sports Support Grant
Contact for amount
Positive Coaching Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Oakland to provide equitable and high-quality youth sports programs in public middle schools, focusing on underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Central Valley Community Grants
$100,000
The Wonderful Company
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in California's Central Valley to enhance health, education, and social equity initiatives in communities like Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community-Based Organization Grant Program
$20,000
City of Claremont
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential social services to residents of Claremont, California, focusing on both general community needs and critical issues like homelessness.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Safe & Stable Housing Fund-Youth Grant
$40,000
Coastal Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in North County San Diego to help youth aged 13 to 26 at risk of homelessness maintain stable housing and avoid eviction.

Housing
Nonprofits
CFSLOCO Community Grant Program
$40,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County, California, to enhance their initiatives in arts, environment, health, and services for seniors and people with disabilities, promoting community wellbeing and equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025-2026 Wildlife Conservation Commission Grant
Contact for amount
Napa County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Napa County that focus on wildlife conservation, education, and habitat improvement projects, particularly those benefiting school-aged children.

Environment
Nonprofits
Improve the Quality of Life of LGBTQ+ Community in California
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that aim to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families through initiatives in arts, health, civil rights, and community building.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Northern Monterey County Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Northern Monterey County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community programs in Northern Monterey County that focus on improving health and human services or supporting children and youth development.

Health
Nonprofits
Siembra Latinos Fund
$5,000
Siembra Latinos Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Monterey County that aim to improve economic mobility for Latino communities through leadership development, work experience, and educational initiatives.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Southern Monterey County Foundation Grant
$5,000
Southern Monterey County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Southern Monterey County to support essential health and wellness programs and educational initiatives for youth.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Fund for Carmel Valley Grant Program
$4,000
Community Fund for Carmel Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the Carmel Valley region, focusing on community development, youth and senior services, education, and disaster preparedness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Foster City Nonprofit Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Foster City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide essential services, educational programs, and community health initiatives to enhance the well-being of Foster City residents.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
The Neighborhood Fund
$7,500
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing essential services to the Del Paso Heights community in Sacramento, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for projects that demonstrate measurable impact and align with the organization's mission.

Community Development
Nonprofits