Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)

CA Natural Resources Agency · State of California

At a glance

Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4) is an open California state grant opportunity from CA Natural Resources Agency (State of California). Applications are due November 4, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $30K – $300K. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Sep 21, 2026Posted
Nov 4, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Sep 21, 2026
Close date: Nov 4, 2026
Award floor: $30,000
Award ceiling: $300,000
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64) created the Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Account (YEPEITA) into which the State Controller deposits 60 percent (60%) of the tax revenues from marijuana sales for youth programs designed to educate about and prevent substance use disorders, and to prevent harm from substance use.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — Payments will be made on a reimbursement basis: the Grantee pays for services, products, or supplies for direct project costs; submits invoices and proof of payment; and is then reimbursed by the State. 10% of the amount requested for reimbursement may be retained and issued as a final payment upon completion. The State allows advance payments of grant funds in certain circumstances, not to exceed 25 percent of the grant amount.
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: March 1, 2030
Expected award announcement: April 2027
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Statewide
How to submit: Online: https://raptr.resources.ca.gov/
Latest change note: Updated advance language and application deadline

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Eligible applicants include local or state public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and California Native American tribes.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

YCA Grants will fund projects that serve youth from low-income and disadvantaged communities and provide immersive and meaningful experiences with natural or cultural resources within California that participants otherwise would not have. Low income and disadvantaged communities are defined in the program guidelines as those that disproportionately lack access to natural and cultural resources.

Description

California voters passed the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64) on November 8, 2016, which legalized the recreational sale and use of cannabis to people over the age of 21 and levied new excise taxes on the cultivation and retail sale of all state-regulated cannabis. Proposition 64 created the Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Account (YEPEITA) into which the State Controller deposits 60% of the tax revenue from marijuana sales for youth programs to support youth substance use prevention, which is overseen by the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS). A portion of these funds are appropriated to the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) for grants to support youth access to natural or cultural resources, with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities. Funding is distributed by CNRA as grants awarded through the Youth Community Access (YCA) grant program.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above).
Find out how to submitOnline: https://raptr.resources.ca.gov/ Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyycagrants@resources.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before November 4, 2026Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

ycagrants@resources.ca.gov
1-916-653-2812

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)”?

According to the official notice, applications are due November 4, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Eligible applicants include local or state public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and California Native American tribes.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $30k – $300k.

How do I apply for “Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4)”?

Applications go directly to CA Natural Resources Agency, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://raptr.resources.ca.gov/. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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