Youth Development Grants
We welcome unsolicited applications for Youth Development General Operating Support grants, though funding is limited. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000 and are awarded as one-time support for one year.
To ensure we can support a broad range of organizations, Youth Development grantees must wait two full years before reapplying. For example, organizations that receive funding in 2025 may reapply in 2027.
Applying for a Youth Development General Operating Support Grant
Applications are open from August 1 to August 31.
Please review the Grant Criteria before taking the Eligibility Quiz:
Tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code
Operating in Southern California
Non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, or national origin
Annual operating budget up to $2 million
Organizations that have received a Youth Development or Discretionary grant are not eligible to apply again until two full years have passed since their last award.
Application Process
To begin the application process, please complete the Eligibility Quiz. If eligible, you will be invited to submit a grant application. Following submission and review of the application, a site visit or follow-up conversation may be scheduled to learn more about your organization.
