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Mental Health Services for Children and Youth is a grant from The California Wellness Foundation that funds programs addressing mental health disparities among children and youth in California. The foundation's Advancing Wellness grantmaking program supports organizations working within specific priority areas and serving target populations experiencing inequitable access to mental health care.
Eligible applicants are California nonprofits and public agencies working with youth populations. Awards typically range from $150,000 to $750,000. The foundation accepts Letters of Intent during open cycles; the 2025 LOI cycle closed July 31 with updates on 2026 opportunities expected in the coming months.
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Apply for a Grant - The California Wellness Foundation - The California Wellness Foundation For the remainder of 2025, we will continue to make grants but will not be accepting LOIs for funding consideration after July 31. In the coming months, we will provide an update on our approach for 2026. Our grantmaking program, Advancing Wellness, is organized into four main areas (see above).
To receive a grant, your work must fit into one or more of our specific priority areas and serve one or more of our target populations. We’re grateful for the time and thought you put into this process. Please check our website regularly for updates on open LOI cycles and funding priorities.
Our Frequently Asked Questions page is another resource for you. Want to connect? Call us at (818) 702-1900 and ask for Grants Management, or email us at grants(at)calwellness.
org.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California nonprofits, public agencies serving youth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150,000 - $750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mental Health Services for Children and Youth is funded by The California Wellness Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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