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California Youth Grants

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Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Northern and Central California that are addressing poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
Trinity Trust Community Response Grants
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Trinity County, California, for urgent projects that foster collaboration, engage community members, and enhance local leadership and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Education and Youth Development
$20,000
Atkinson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in San Mateo County that provide educational and developmental services to historically marginalized populations, including BIPOC communities, children, youth, families, and economically at-risk individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
Whole-Person Health and Wellbeing Grant
Contact for amount
George Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on promoting holistic health and wellbeing, particularly those operating in Minnesota, Dallas, the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, and the Vail Valley.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Wellbeing Grant
$25,000
Tri-City Mental Health Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support for community-led projects that promote mental and emotional wellness for youth aged 0 to 25 in Claremont, La Verne, and Pomona, California.

Health
Nonprofits
Miranda Lux Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Miranda Lux Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that provide vocational education, academic enrichment, and arts programs for young people aged 18 and under.

Education
Nonprofits
Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Cohort 4
$125,000,000
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in California to address public health and safety issues related to legal cannabis operations, including enforcement, health programs, youth development, and environmental impacts.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Redding Rancheria Community Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Shasta and Trinity counties that provide services to Native Americans, youth, and rural communities, focusing on projects that enhance community well-being and infrastructure.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ride to the Wild Fund
$600
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for transportation costs to help Humboldt County K-12 teachers take students on educational field trips to local natural areas, promoting environmental education and appreciation for nature.

Education
Independent school districts
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for well-established nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the East Bay Area, focusing on capital projects that lead to long-term community improvements in education, health, and recreational facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant
$25,000
The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that focus on improving education, welfare, and community enrichment for children and their families.

Education
Nonprofits
After School Education and Safety grant program
$203,500
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies in California to create or sustain after-school programs that enhance academic learning and ensure a safe environment for students in kindergarten through ninth grade.

Education
County governments
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Let Good Take Flight
Contact for amount
American Airlines
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides support to local nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of children, families, and military service members in specific counties where American Airlines operates.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fee Assistance Program
$300
City of Pleasanton Recreation Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide youth programs aimed at improving the quality of life for young residents in Pleasanton through initiatives in arts, culture, and youth services.

Arts
Individuals
The Robert H. Janssen Youth & Youth Sports Fund
$10,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo and nearby areas that provide youth enrichment and sports programs focused on active participation, ensuring accessibility for all community members.

Education
Nonprofits
Sonoma County Community Development Commission Notice of Funding Availability
Contact for amount
Sonoma County Community Development Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist lower-income households in Sonoma County through affordable housing initiatives, homelessness prevention, and related services.

Housing
Nonprofits
Ford Family Foundation Large funding Grant
$250,000
The Ford Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-focused projects, such as centers for social services, libraries, and cultural institutions, requiring significant community backing and a portion of the budget to be secured before applying.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Leadership Fund
$1,500
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports K-12 youth-led projects in Humboldt County that focus on environmental sustainability and community responsibility, particularly for underserved and historically marginalized groups.

Youth
Nonprofits
Technical Skills Partner Grants Mini Tech Skills
$24,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

Education
Nonprofits