County grantLos Angeles County, CA
W.M. Keck Foundation Southern California Program
Offered by Southern Foundation
Found automatically on wmkeck.org/socal-overview. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) public charities and exempt operating foundations headquartered in Southern California for projects in Los Angeles County.
- How much
- From $100,000Requests must be at least $100,000; no maximum stated.
- By when
- Due Jan 5Two cycles annually: June cycle applications due January 5 by 4:30 pm PT; December cycle applications due July 1 by 4:30 pm PT. If deadline falls on a weekend, it moves to the following Monday at 4:30 pm PT. Optional concept review phases run October 1–November 1 (June cycle) and April 1–May 1 (December cycle).Recurring deadlines: Jan 5, Nov 1
Checked Oct 31, 2026
About this grant
The W.M. Keck Foundation's Southern California Program supports projects in Arts and Culture, Civic and Community services, Early Childhood care and education, Health Care, and Pre-collegiate Education, with a focus on strengthening under-resourced communities in Los Angeles County. The Foundation prioritizes projects serving low-income children and youth, special needs populations, foster children, and homeless families, and funds capital projects, program expansion, pilot models, and systems change initiatives.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Organizations must be headquartered in Southern California; national or statewide organizations may be considered if they have an independent affiliate, local chapter, or office in Southern California for projects benefiting Los Angeles County communities. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities or exempt operating foundations, provide a California FTB exemption letter (if in CA), audited financial statements (at least two consecutive years if under five years old), and most recent Form 990 (or 990-PF for operating foundations). Projects must occur within Los Angeles County, last more than one year, and request at least $100,000. Organizations with pending leadership transitions or interim CEOs/EDs are ineligible.
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