Long Beach Community Foundation

04/27/2026

We are excited to kick off this year's Send a Kid to Camp campaign! Donate now at https://godonate.akoyago.com/LBCF/fund/press-telegram-send-a-kid-to-camp Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach Camp Fire Long Beach Community Development YMCA of Greater Long Beach Long Beach Area Council, Scouting America Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

This year marks the 27th anniversary of the Press-Telegram’s Send-a-Kid-to-Camp campaign.

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

What’s your idea to make Long Beach even better? Submit your application by April 30th for your chance to receive funding up to $200,000 from our partners at the . Ideas considered will focus on at least one of three areas: strengthen local news and information, create pathways for economic opportunity or cultivate connection through arts, culture and the places that bring people together.
Apply here! https://www-tinyurl.com/7869506f
Watch the recorded webinar for details: https://www-tinyurl.com/60c2b1e6

04/20/2026

Learn more about LBCF grant opportunities!

04/20/2026

Deadline to apply for the LBCF Community Impact grant is April 27th. More details here: https://longbeachcf.org/grants/

04/03/2026

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Long Beach Nonprofits! 🌟
LBCF is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for the 2026 Community Impact Grant. This year’s focus: In-person youth engagement programs that boost educational outcomes through technology, art, music, or sports
💰 Grants range from $25,000–$100,000
📅 LOI Deadline: April 27, 2026
📅 Full Proposal (if invited): June 12, 2026
Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/LBCF_GRANTS

04/01/2026

⭐️It’s Grants Season at LBCF!⭐️
Check out our 2025 Fennie Community Fund grantee, the Jazz Angels. Youth living in Long Beach and the Avalon were invited to perform a featured concert on the Wrigley Stage on Catalina Island!

This special program was created by long-time Executive Director, Barry Cogert and attended by LBCF Grants & Scholarships Administrator, Jen Carr.

The Fennie Community Fund Grant application is opening soon! Visit https://longbeachcf.org/grants for details, as well as other LBCF grant opportunities.

For more information about the Jazz Angels, visit jazzangels.org.

03/19/2026

Planning a career in the trades or nursing?
The Cathy & Peter Ridder Scholarship supports students attending or planning to attend Long Beach City College or California State University, Long Beach.
Through the Long Beach Community Foundation, this scholarship helps students with financial need who are committed to giving back to their community.
📅 Application deadline: April 2
Learn more and apply: longbeachcf.org/scholarships

03/19/2026

DEADLINE EXTENSION: APRIL 2, 2026
LBCF is proud to steward the Roberta & Matthew Jenkins Scholarship, a full-support opportunity designed to advance educational equity for students attending California State University, Long Beach
This scholarship invests in tuition, books, room, and board so students can focus on their academic and professional journeys.We invite community partners, businesses, and local nonprofits to share this opportunity with the students and families you serve.
To learn more about this scholarship and others visit: https://bit.ly/3MuVZFc