The Robert H. Janssen Youth & Youth Sports Fund supports programs that enrich the lives of youth (ages 6-18) in San Luis Obispo County through active participation in youth activities and sports.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
State: California
County: San Luis Obispo County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide youth activities or youth sports programs, with an emphasis on hands-on participation. Funded programs should expand access and create opportunities for youth from all segments of the county, regardless of income.
These grants will fund direct program costs, including program personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, facility fees, training, evaluation, and other expenses that directly support program delivery. Community-based programs are given priority over membership-based programs.
Funding Information
During the 2026 grantmaking cycle, the Community Foundation anticipates awarding up to 12 organizations a maximum grant award of $10,000.
Eligibilty Criteria
- Organization must have a current tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) and/or 509(a)1 or a current memorandum of understanding outlining fiscal sponsorship partnership to apply.
- Organization’s programs or services must primarily benefit San Luis Obispo County residents.
- Organization must provide services to youth ages 6-18 years old.
Criteria
- Program purpose
- What need or gap does your program address for youth in the community? Why is this program important, what difference does it make for young people to have this program?
- Youth & decision making
- How do you understand the needs of the young people you serve? How does youth input or feedback shape your activities?
- Use of experience and information
- What experience, feedback, or information helps ensure that your program is run well and reflects current best practices?
- Access & barrier reduction
- How does the organization identify barriers to participation (such as physical, intellectual, cultural, or financial barriers) and what steps are taken to reduce or remove them?
- Positive youth development
- How does your program intentionally support Positive youth development? Please reference the Search Institute’s 40 developmental Assets and identify two assets your program fosters: one internal asset and one external asset. For each asset:
- Name the asset
- Describe what program activities support the development of that asset.
- How does your program intentionally support Positive youth development? Please reference the Search Institute’s 40 developmental Assets and identify two assets your program fosters: one internal asset and one external asset. For each asset:
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