2025 California Men's Service Challenge

Applicants must address at least one of two priority goals to qualify for funding under this initiative: Goal 1: Scaling ServicePrograms funded under this goal will expand existing service models with proven capacity to engage young men and boys as beneficiaries of member service. Service members addressing this goal will engage in direct service activities aligned with the organization’s existing program model with the capacity to serve men and boys. Service members in this category may serve a variety of service term types including: 1A: 1700-, 1200-, 900-, 675-hour AmeriCorps slots or1B: 300-hour AmeriCorps slots or 100- and 50-hour non-AmeriCorps slotsGoal 2: Organizational Capacity BuildingService members addressing this goal will serve as capacity builders providing indirect service to organizations with the goal of promoting, creating, and/or expanding service opportunities for young men and boys Program Details CA Volunteers is a state agency that offers the 2025 California Men's Service Challenge grant program to support eligible programs and projects. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Volunteers through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with CA Volunteers or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by October 30, 2025. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports eligible programs and projects. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 236, 238. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to building

Award details

Applications close on October 30, 2025.

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