Funding Amount
Free program
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: United Way California Capital Region service area (Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties)
Focus Areas: School readiness, early childhood education, youth opportunity
Target Population: Incoming kindergarteners
Program Details:
- Cost: FREE school readiness program
- Start Date: June (annual)
- Purpose: Help prepare incoming kindergarteners with the tools they need to be successful in school
Overview:
KinderCamp is a free school readiness program designed to prepare children for kindergarten success through engaging activities and skill-building.
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
What United Way California Capital Region actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 88
- Total given
- $8.41M
- Median grant
- $9,437
- Range
- $5,090–$6.58M
- By dollars: California 96%, Virginia 2%, Pennsylvania <1%. Top recipient cities: Sacramento, CA; Fresno, CA; San Rafael, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 8% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Uwccr Capital Campaign Funds Designated to Agencies by Donors Directly · Sacramento, CA
For the operation and maintenance of this organization
$6.58M
America's Best Charities · San Rafael, CA
For the operation and maintenance of this organization
$215K
Creating Healthier Communities · Alexandria, VA
For the operation and maintenance of this organization
$166K
California Highway Patrol 11-99 · Costa Mesa, CA
For the operation and maintenance of this organization
$132K
America's Best Local Charities · San Rafael, CA
For the operation and maintenance of this organization
$83K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Preschools
- Education
- Youth programs
- K-12 schools
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