Funding Amount

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Deadline

September 19, 2026

164 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Green Ambitions Program: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future

Status: Applications open

Geographic Scope: Sacramento region

Focus Areas: Green jobs, green technology, workforce development, sustainable infrastructure

Target Population: Youth of color from the Sacramento region

Program Highlights:

  • Provides invaluable access to green jobs and infrastructure

  • Construction of an electric vehicle charging station in South Sacramento

  • Hands-on experience in green technology for participating youth

  • Focus on developing next generation leaders in green technology and infrastructure
  • Funding Sources:

  • Community Project Funding secured by Congresswoman Doris Matsui

  • Grant from the NBA Foundation
  • Partners:

  • United Way California Capital Region (program manager)

  • The Center at Sierra Health Foundation (program manager)

  • Green Tech Education (implementation)

  • My Brother's Keeper Sacramento (implementation)
  • Contact Information:

  • United Way California Capital Region

  • 10389 Old Placerville Road, Sacramento, CA 95827

  • (916) 368-3000

  • Monday–Friday 8:00 am - 4:45 pm
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Applications are accepted through Thursday, September 19, 2026

    Application Portal: uwccr.org/greenambitionsapp

    Process:
    1. Visit uwccr.org/greenambitionsapp
    2. Complete the online application form
    3. Submit before the deadline

    Eligibility:

  • Youth of color from the Sacramento region

  • Interest in green jobs and technology
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsworkforce-developmentminoritiesbipoc

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