Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Timeline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis with multiple deadlines throughout the year:”

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Other requirements

  • Gymnastics
  • Sports
  • Art classes
  • Music classes

Overview

Youth Program Scholarship Grants

Overview: The Foundation provides youth scholarships to low-income Anaheim families to participate in recreational opportunities offered through the City of Anaheim's Community Services Department.

Geographic Scope: Anaheim, CA

Eligible Applicants: Parents and guardians of Anaheim youth ages 17 and under

Award Amount: Not specified; varies by program

Eligible Activities:

  • Gymnastics

  • Sports

  • Art classes

  • Music classes

  • Other Community Services classes and programs
  • Funding Focus: Low-income families seeking to participate in City of Anaheim Community Services programs

    Contact Information: Anaheim Community Foundation, 657-582-9181, [email protected], P.O. Box 1253, Anaheim, CA 92815

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis with multiple deadlines throughout the year:

  • Spring 2025

  • Fall 2025

  • Winter 2026

  • Spring 2026

  • Summer 2026
  • Submission: Submit ACF Scholarship Application (available for each season/program period)

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Youth must be 17 years old or under

  • Family must be low-income

  • Must be seeking to participate in City of Anaheim Community Services classes/programs
  • What Anaheim Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    14
    Total given
    $938K
    Median grant
    $52K
    Range
    $7,000–$208K
    • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Anaheim, CA; Santa Ana, CA; Irvine, CA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 71% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire Inc · Santa Ana, CA

      Program support - act mental health/helping hands

      $208K

    • Anaheim Public Library Foundation · Anaheim, CA

      Program support

      $112K

    • Girls Inc of Orange County · Santa Ana, CA

      Program support - act mental health

      $100K

    • JMH-Anaheim Foundation Inc · Anaheim, CA

      Program support - food pantry

      $79K

    • Western Youth Services · Santa Ana, CA

      Program support - act mental health

      $73K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsrecreationmusic-educationarts

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