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California Youth Grants

Explore 268 grant opportunities

Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Campbell Foundation
$35,000
The Campbell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits in Austin, New Orleans, and the San Francisco Bay Area that promote equitable access to educational opportunities.

Education
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
California Advanced Services Fund Adoption Account
Contact for amount
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in California to improve broadband access and digital literacy for underserved communities, including low-income households and senior citizens.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bullying and Violence in School Advocacy Program
Contact for amount
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to offer counseling and advocacy services for children and teenagers who have experienced bullying or violence in schools.

Youth
Nonprofits
The Hansen Family Trust, Christian Endowment Fund
$5,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Christian ministries in Eureka and Humboldt County, California, with a focus on youth and senior programs, as well as international missionary work.

Education
Nonprofits
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support vulnerable populations, including adults and youth with disabilities, foster youth, older adults, and veterans, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and personal development.

Education
Nonprofits
Deacon Charitable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Deacon Charitable Foundation (DCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, Oregon, and California that focus on improving community well-being through initiatives in human services, environmental conservation, and animal welfare.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment Grant
$5,000
Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Francisco that promote music, education, and services for economically disadvantaged residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Local Conservation Corps Climate Bond Grant Program
$2,131,928
California Conservation Corps (CCC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to certified local conservation corps in California for projects that address climate change, enhance community resilience, and create job opportunities for young adults through natural resource management and infrastructure improvements.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Sundt Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Sundt Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in designated regions, focusing on youth development, military and veterans support, hunger and nutrition, and basic human needs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Lunch at the Library Grant Program
Contact for amount
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to public libraries across California to create summer meal sites and educational programs that promote access to nutritious food and learning for families.

Food and Nutrition
Exclusive - see details
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program
$8,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create new parks and improve existing recreational spaces in underserved communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Student Trauma Notification Program Supplemental
Contact for amount
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides California school districts and county offices of education with resources to create notification systems that help support students affected by trauma from violence, promoting timely interventions and collaboration with community services.

Education
Independent school districts
San Jose Sharks’ Community Assist Grants
Contact for amount
San Jose Sharks
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area that deliver programs focused on youth wellness, education equity, and increasing access to hockey for underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Local Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, to support innovative STEM and STEAM educational projects for youth aged 17 and younger.

Education
Nonprofits
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in San Marcos, California, focusing on various community initiatives such as arts, education, health, and environmental programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern and Central California that are focused on alleviating poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
Elevate Youth California: Cohort 8 Standard Track
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in California for youth-led initiatives that prevent substance use disorders among youth of color and 2S/LGBTQIA+ individuals aged 12 to 26 in communities affected by the war on drugs.

Youth
Nonprofits