Proud Parenting Grant Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for young parents age 25 and under who were involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems. Eligible applicants are California County Offices of Education, County Probation Departments, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in California, and California-based nonprofit organizations. The program funds services from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024, with an additional three months for evaluation and audit completion. No matching funds are required.
This grant is for young parents age 25 and under who were involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems. Eligible applicants are California County Offices of Education, County Probation Departments, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in California, and California-based nonprofit organizations. The program funds services from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024, with an additional three months for evaluation and audit completion. No matching funds are required.
Program description
The Proud Parenting Grant Program, previously known as the “Young Men as Fathers Program,” was originally established in 1997 under the California Youth Authority. In 2005, the Corrections Standards Authority assumed grant administration responsibility for the program and in 2012, upon its establishment, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) assumed responsibility. The intent of the Proud Parenting Program is to support young parents who are or were involved in the juvenile systems and/or who are considered crossover youth within the child welfare system. Participants must be 25 years old or younger at time of enrollment. This grant program assists participants and their children by supporting approaches that increase parenting knowledge, supports positive parent-child interactions, and improves co-parenting relationships. In addition, the grant helps to provide community linkages and encourages family-centered activities to strengthen generational bonding. The annual state budget historically provides $835,000 for the Proud Parenting Grant Program, all of which is used for grant awards. Subject to a continued annual appropriation, this new grant cycle will begin on January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 for project services. An additional three (3) months (January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025) is solely for the purposes of completing and submitting the Local Evaluation Report and the Financial Audit. An eligible applicant must be a:• California County Office of Education,• California County Probation Department,• Federally Recognized Indian Tribe in California, or• Not-for-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) in California Successful applicants will be funded for three (3) one-year grant cycles up to a maximum of $100,000 per year. Each subsequent year, up to two (2) additional years, will be funded at the amount requested in the original application for funding. The Proud Parenting Grant Program does not require matching and/or leveraged funds.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for young parents age 25 and under who were involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems. Eligible applicants are California County Offices of Education, County Probation Departments, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in California, and California-based nonprofit organizations. The program funds services from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024, with an additional three months for evaluation and audit completion. No matching funds are required.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 PP_Grants@bscc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-838-7777
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 33 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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