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California Education Grants

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Eco-Grants: Youth Eco-Grants
$300
Tri-City Ecology Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for young residents and organizations in the Tri-City area to undertake educational and aesthetic environmental projects.

Youth
Nonprofits
Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in eight states to improve community wellbeing through initiatives focused on basic needs, education, economic development, and partnerships with United Way.

Education
Nonprofits
The Ahmanson Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Ahmanson Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County for capital projects and, occasionally, program support, focusing on enhancing community quality of life across various sectors.

Arts
Nonprofits
Digital Literacy and Access
$20,000
California State Library (CSL)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides California public libraries with resources to improve internet access and enhance digital literacy programs for their communities, particularly for those lacking reliable online services.

Education
City or township governments
Workforce Accelerator Fund 13
$500,000
California Workforce Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for workforce development projects that create quality jobs and promote upward mobility for workers from disadvantaged or low-income communities in California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
John and Maria Laffin Trust Fund
$10,000
John and Maria Laffin Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles for education, animal welfare, medical research, and humanitarian relief efforts.

Education
Nonprofits
California Credit Union Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
California Credit Union Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Southern California that are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chargers Champions School Grant Program
$75,000
Chargers Champions
Private

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This program provides funding to public and private schools in San Diego and Imperial Counties to improve physical fitness and nutrition programs, enhancing students' physical literacy and overall wellness.

Education
Independent school districts
Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund
$15,000
Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based nonprofit organizations that provide services and programs for individuals who are blind or affected by cerebral palsy or cancer.

Health
Nonprofits
Local Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, to support innovative STEM and STEAM educational projects for youth aged 17 and younger.

Education
Nonprofits
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in San Marcos, California, focusing on various community initiatives such as arts, education, health, and environmental programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern and Central California that are focused on alleviating poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
Arts Transportation Grant
Contact for amount
City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to Santa Monica schools and nonprofit organizations for transportation costs, enabling local students and residents to access cultural venues across Los Angeles County.

Arts
Nonprofits
Recruitment and Retention Grant
$10,000,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2028

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in California to help them recruit and retain qualified food service personnel, ensuring high-quality nutrition services for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
The Ceres Foundation Grant Program
$70,000
The Ceres Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving education and employment opportunities for underserved youth in specific regions of California, Washington, DC, and Western Massachusetts.

Youth
Nonprofits
Whole-Person Health and Wellbeing Grant
Contact for amount
George Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on promoting holistic health and wellbeing, particularly those operating in Minnesota, Dallas, the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, and the Vail Valley.

Health
Nonprofits
21st Century California School Leadership Academy, Cohort 3
$3,000,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to colleges, nonprofit educational organizations, and local school districts in California to enhance leadership training and professional development for school leaders, particularly those focused on improving educational outcomes for underserved students.

Education
Nonprofits
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program
$20,000
California Student Aid Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to students pursuing teaching or counseling credentials in California, encouraging them to work in high-need schools and improve educational equity.

Education
Individuals