Updated Oct 28, 2026
Youth Programs: grants in California
Open grants for nonprofits running youth development, mentoring, after-school, early childhood, and juvenile justice programs.
- Open now
- 18
- Closing in 30 days
- 0
- California programs
- 9
- Largest award ceiling
- $90K
- California foundations
- 4,147
California programs
State agencies, state councils, and federal programs that specifically name California.
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26 days | 2026 CalAgPlate Grant ProgramCaliforniaCA Department of Food and Agriculture | CA Department of Food and Agriculture | Up to $196K |
| Nov 48 days | Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)CaliforniaCA Natural Resources Agency | CA Natural Resources Agency | Up to $300K |
| Dec 337 days | 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)CaliforniaCA Department of Education | CA Department of Education | Up to $204K |
| Rollingno deadline | Children's Hospital Program of 2018 -Children's HospitalsCaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $135M |
| Rollingno deadline | Children's Hospital Program of 2008 – Children's Hospitals (3rd funding round)CaliforniaState Treasurer's Office | State Treasurer's Office | Up to $9.7M |
| Rollingno deadline | Explore the Coast OvernightCaliforniaCoastal Conservancy | Coastal Conservancy | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Lunch at the Library Summer 2027CaliforniaCA State Library | CA State Library | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | 2023 Homekey Tribal NOFACaliforniaDepartment of Housing and Community Development | Department of Housing and Community Development | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Proposition 68 Technical AssistanceCaliforniaSan Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Not listed |
Federal and national grants open to California nonprofits
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | The Allstate Foundation — GrantsCorporateThe Allstate Foundation | The Allstate Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Nike — Community Impact GrantsCorporateNike | Nike | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Annie E. Casey Foundation — GrantsFoundationAnnie E. Casey Foundation | Annie E. Casey Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Conrad N. Hilton Foundation — GrantsFoundationConrad N. Hilton Foundation | Conrad N. Hilton Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | David and Lucile Packard Foundation — GrantsFoundationDavid and Lucile Packard Foundation | David and Lucile Packard Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Wallace Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe Wallace Foundation | The Wallace Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | W.K. Kellogg Foundation — GrantsFoundationW.K. Kellogg Foundation | W.K. Kellogg Foundation | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP)Federal · nonprofits, colleges · forecastCenter for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Up to $90K |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | U.S. Embassy The Hague PD Annual Program StatementFederal · nonprofits · forecastU.S. Mission to the Netherlands | U.S. Mission to the Netherlands | $2,000 – $25K |
Sources: Grants.gov, the California Grants Portal, and curated state, foundation and corporate programs. First-time % is the share of a federal program's recent awards that went to organizations new to it (USAspending). Always confirm details in the official announcement.
Common questions
How many grants for youth programs are open in California right now?
As of Oct 28, 2026, we list 18 open grants for youth programs in California. We refresh this list from Grants.gov and other sources every 10 minutes.
What does the first-time % column mean?
For federal grants we look up the program behind the announcement on USAspending and compute the share of recent awards that went to organizations that had not won under that program before. A high number means newcomers win regularly; a low number means it mostly re-funds past grantees.
What is the largest youth grant available?
The largest award ceiling among the open opportunities listed here is $90K. Most grants make several awards, so typical award sizes are usually lower. Check each listing's award range and the program page's median.
Can you help us apply?
Yes. Our grant writers can check your eligibility for free, then write and submit the application for a fixed price.
Which foundations fund youth programs in California?
Our local-funders pages list private foundations by where their grants actually went, from IRS 990-PF filings, with whether each accepts applications. See /funders/california/.
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