Lakers Youth Foundation Quarterly Grants

The Lakers Youth Foundation offers quarterly grants aimed at empowering underserved youth through education, health, wellness, and sports programs. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000, and applicants must detail how funds will be utilized. Eligible organizations must have operated for at least two years and cannot exceed 50% of the project's budget in requested funding. The Foundation excludes funding for individuals, private foundations, and new programs.

Note: Grant applications are reviewed with the following deadlines: March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. If the 15th falls on a weekend or a holiday, the deadline is the next business day.
Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation
The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization and the official team charity of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Foundation also awards grants to other charities that support youth through direct services and programs in these areas.
Grant Program
The Lakers Youth Foundation awards quarterly grants to support youth programs or projects that closely align with the Foundation’s priority areas of education, health and wellness, and sports.
Grant Amounts
Grants typically range from $1,000 - $20,000. Applicant must justify the amount requested by clearly explaining how the funds will be spent.

Eligibility

The Foundation awards grants for program support, but does not make multi-year commitments. Organizations may receive funding up to three years, after which they must take a one-year hiatus before applying for another grant.The Foundation funds programs that have been in existence for at least two years and can demonstrate success. The requested grant amount cannot exceed 50% of the project budget.

Ineligibility

Funding is not available for:IndividualsPrivate FoundationsStaff Salaries & BenefitsEvent Sponsorships, Advertisements or TablesAnnual Giving or Capital CampaignsReligious OrganizationsGovernment InstitutionsPublic, Private, or Charter SchoolsPolitical/Advocacy GroupsFacility RentalPrograms outside of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside or Orange CountyOrganizations outside of the United States of AmericaThe Foundation will not fund new programs.