TO SUPPORT THE Youth in Wilderness PROGRAM

Grant program by

CLEO FOUNDATION

Education NonprofitsYouth Development Organizations

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$20,000

Grant Range

$15,000$30,000

States & Territories

California

Demonstrate a clear local fit with Monterey/Mendocino county needs and align proposals to the foundation's stated priorities (youth development, outdoor education, academic enrichment, child mental-health, hospice, or arts). Use existing local partners or community intermediaries to request introductions to foundation staff; reference similar awarded programs and typical grant sizes ($10K–$30K). Although the website and portal are public, applications are issued by invitation, so prioritize relationship-building and concise, outcomes-focused materials for staff review.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

Ema Henry

Grants Assistant

(415) 561-6540 ext. 287
1660 BUSH ST-STE 300, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

Applications by invitation only; invitations to submit an online application will be issued by foundation staff.

Program Contact

Evan Jones

Program Officer II

(415) 561-6540 ext. 259

General Contact

(415) 561-6540
Cleo Foundation 1660 Bush Street San Francisco, CA 94109

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024