Orange County, CA Community Grants
Funds innovative, hands-on STEM and STEAM projects for youth in Orange County, CA, prioritizing new initiatives and organizational capacity building.
Funder: Beckman Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (submit at least 3 months before project start date)
Funding Amounts: No fixed limit; funding justified by project scope; projects typically completed within 1 year
Summary: Supports innovative STEM and STEAM projects for youth in Orange County, CA, emphasizing hands-on learning and organizational capacity building.
Key Information: Only U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Orange County youth (≤17 years) are eligible.
Description
The Beckman Foundation’s Orange County Community Grants program funds organizations delivering innovative STEM and STEAM activities for youth within Orange County, California. These grants are designed for community-based projects, activities, or events that align with the Foundation’s mission to support young scientists and foster breakthrough discoveries. The Foundation prioritizes projects that introduce new initiatives or build organizational capacity, rather than providing ongoing support for existing programs. Example initiatives include hands-on science fairs, teacher training in STEM, and technology-driven STEAM engagement.
