Youth Development Grants
We welcome unsolicited applications for youth development general operating support, although please note that our funding is limited. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000. Grants are awarded to nonprofits for one year, with the understanding that each grant is a one-time support measure for the designated year. Youth Development grantees may reapply for a grant two years after initially receiving one.
Applying for a Youth Development General Operating Support Grant
Applications are open from June 1 to June 30 and will be reviewed at the August board meeting.
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 $2.5 million.
Organizations eligible for this grant provide youth development services and programs. These include, but are not limited to, after-school/enrichment programs, tutoring, mentoring, social-emotional learning, arts, STEAM/STEM activities, literacy initiatives, girl empowerment programs, youth diversion, and services for unhoused youth. Eligible participants are individuals aged 5 to 24 years old.
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.
