Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation – Quarterly Grants (March 2026)
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Grants Supporting Youth Education, Health & Wellness, and Sports in Southern California
The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation awards quarterly grants to nonprofit organizations that deliver proven, impactful programs for youth. Funding supports initiatives aligned with the Foundation’s priority areas of education, health and wellness, and sports across select Southern California counties.
Organization: Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation
Support Type: Program support grants
Geographic Focus: Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange Counties (California)
About the Funder
The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation invests in community-based organizations that help young people thrive academically, physically, and socially. The Foundation prioritizes established programs with demonstrated success and clear outcomes.
What This Program Funds
Quarterly grants support existing youth programs or projects in:
- Education
- Health & Wellness
- Sports
Grant Size: Typically $1,000–$20,000
- The requested amount must be clearly justified
- Requests may not exceed 50% of the project budget
- A detailed project description and financial breakdown are required
Eligibility & Key Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a nonprofit organization based in the United States
- Operate programs in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, or Orange County
- Propose a program that has been in existence for at least two (2) years with demonstrated success
- Submit one application per quarter (as applicable)
Funding Tenure:
- Organizations may receive funding for up to three years total, after which a one-year hiatus is required before reapplying
- The Foundation does not fund new programs
What Is Not Funded
The Foundation does not fund:
- Individuals or private foundations
- Staff salaries and benefits
- Event sponsorships, advertisements, or tables
- Annual giving or capital campaigns
- Religious organizations
- Government institutions
- Public, private, or charter schools
- Political or advocacy groups
- Facility rental
- Programs outside the eligible Southern California counties
- Organizations outside the United States
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
(If March 15 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the next business day.)
📅 Review Cycle: Quarterly
Application / Request Process
Applications must be submitted through the Lakers Youth Foundation’s online grants portal.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.nba.com/lakers/community/lakers-youth-foundation-quarterly-grants
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This grant is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Serve youth in Southern California
- Operate established programs with measurable outcomes
- Need program-specific funding (not operations or events)
- Align with education, health & wellness, or sports priorities
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Quarterly
Grant Size: $1,000–$20,000
Best Suited For: Established youth-serving nonprofits in Southern California
