[Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation](https://nbrfoundation.org)

February 2026 (Spring Cycle) | August 2026 (Fall Cycle)

Substantial annual grants; typical awards range from several thousand to over $100,000; multi-year funding possible.

Grants support youth education, enrichment, and health in Monterey County, CA, and Crivitz, WI, with emphasis on reaching those facing barriers to opportunity.

--- ## Description The Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation (NBRF) provides annual grants to organizations serving children and youth, with a focus on Monterey County, California, and Crivitz, Wisconsin. The foundation seeks to help young people achieve their full potential by supporting programs that provide ongoing education, enrichment, and health benefits. NBRF prioritizes organizations that intentionally serve youth facing the greatest barriers to opportunity and emphasizes values such as trust, respect, belonging, and diversity. Funding is available for a wide range of youth development activities, including advocacy and policy reform, emotional development, family and caregiver support, skill building, and ensuring security for children. --- ## Due Dates - **Spring Cycle (Anticipated):** Application deadline in February 2026; decisions in May 2026. - **Fall Cycle (Anticipated):** Application deadline in August 2026; decisions in October 2026. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Substantial grants are awarded annually. - Typical awards range from several thousand dollars up to over $100,000. - Multi-year funding may be considered for select projects. - In 2024, the foundation awarded $1,594,500 across 38 organizations. --- ## Eligibility - **Who may apply:** - Crivitz Youth, Inc. (Crivitz, Wisconsin) - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or public agencies serving children, youth, and/or families in Monterey County, California - Fiscal sponsors may submit multiple applications per year on behalf of non-501(c)(3) groups (with a memorandum of understanding) - **Restrictions:** - Only one application per organization per calendar year (except fiscal sponsors) - Prior NBRF grant recipients must submit final evaluations before reapplying - Exclusions: funding for K-12 schools or public agencies that would supplant tax-supported services, one-time events, fundraising events, religious activities, endowments, or individuals --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted twice a year: third Friday in February (Spring) and third Friday in August (Fall). - Request an application by emailing [lynn@nbrfoundation.org](mailto:lynn@nbrfoundation.org) or calling (831) 288-2028. - Submit applications by email (preferred, as a single PDF) to [grants@nbrfoundation.org](mailto:grants@nbrfoundation.org) or by mail to PO Box 749, Monterey, CA 93940. - Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on the deadline; late proposals are not accepted. - Applicants will be notified within three weeks if their application is complete and eligible for review. - The full board reviews applications, with decisions announced in early May (Spring) and late October (Fall). - Grantees are required to submit evaluations before reapplying or within one year of award. --- ## Additional Information - Programmatic priorities include: advocacy and policy reform, emotional development, family/caregiver support, opportunities to belong, skill building, and security for youth. - The foundation values diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to support organizations with diverse leadership and authentic community engagement. - [Grantmaking Program Guide](http://nbrfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NBRF-Grantmaking-Program.pdf) is available for further details. - Evaluation guidelines and forms for grantees can be found on the [Evaluation page](https://nbrfoundation.org/evaluation/). --- ## External Links - [NBRF Grant Application Page](https://nbrfoundation.org/apply/) - [Funding Priorities](https://nbrfoundation.org/priorities/) - [Evaluation Requirements & Forms](https://nbrfoundation.org/evaluation/) - [Grantmaking Program Guide (PDF)](http://nbrfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NBRF-Grantmaking-Program.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------| | Lynn Bentaleb | Executive Director | [lynn@nbrfoundation.org](mailto:lynn@nbrfoundation.org) | (831) 288-2028 | Mailing Address: PO Box 749, Monterey, CA 93942 ---

Youth Grants - NBR Foundation

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