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Ready to Rise is sponsored by California Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. Ready to Rise offers comprehensive support to community-based organizations that champion holistic, asset-based approaches to engaging youth with prior or existing connections to the juvenile justice system and those at risk due to various socio-economic challenges.
Funding helps grantees provide a variety of programs focused on educational attainment, leadership, workforce development, mentorship, arts, wellness, youth organizing, and other areas.
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# Ready to Rise - Request for Proposals 2024 - California Community Foundation [](https://www. calfund. org/) FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn CCF is focused on finding long-term, comprehensive solutions that address the vital issues concerning quality of life in Los Angeles County.
We’re committed to making a difference through meaningful advocacy, outreach and community investments. * Housing and Homelessness * Public-Private Partnerships Since 2004, CCF has given more than $3. 9 billion in grants, impacting hundreds of thousands of lives and helping to transform entire communities.
By partnering with CCF, donors join a 100-year tradition of improving lives, uplifting communities and fostering positive social change. [](https://www. calfund.
org/) FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn * Housing and Homelessness * Public-Private Partnerships # Ready to Rise – Request for Proposals 2024 Ready to Rise is a private-public partnership with the Los Angeles County Probation Department, California Community Foundation, and Liberty Hill.
We are inviting community-based organizations in Los Angeles County to apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 annually over three years to support youth development programs. This initiative aims to replace traditional punishment and incarceration with healing, learning, and opportunity. Along with funding, selected organizations will receive capacity building and evaluation support.
**Submission Deadline:**Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST) Application Preview PDF ↓ Questions and Answers PDF ↓ If you are a human seeing this field, please leave it empty. The California Community Foundation (CCF) has served as a public, charitable organization for Los Angeles County since 1915. Our mission is to lead positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations serving youth aged 11 to 24 in Los Angeles County, focusing on positive youth development and improving outcomes for Black and Brown youth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Ready to Rise is funded by California Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. 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.
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