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California Education Grants

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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
Dr. Seuss Foundation Bright Futures Grant
$60,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to enhance early childhood literacy and learning programs for children aged 0 to 8, particularly those from underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Bono Brothers Memorial Trust Fund
$7,500
Bono Brothers Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Catholic charitable organizations in Marin County, California, that focus on improving the lives of needy children through education, health services, and humanitarian efforts.

Humanities
Exclusive - see details
Community Support Grant Program
$1,000
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for public events or educational opportunities that benefit the residents of Mendocino County, promoting community engagement and addressing local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
S. Mark Taper Foundation Grant
$100,000
S. Mark Taper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern California, particularly those based in Los Angeles County, to enhance their core missions, specific programs, or capital projects.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Miranda Lux Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Miranda Lux Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that provide vocational education, academic enrichment, and arts programs for young people aged 18 and under.

Education
Nonprofits
John Krakauer Charitable Trust Fund
$10,000
John Krakauer Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada and San Diego that help single mothers, low-income children, non-English-speaking immigrants, and individuals with chronic diseases achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Health
Nonprofits
Small Opportunity Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that are addressing community challenges and promoting equity through initiatives that create healthier and safer environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
JUSTIN Community Grants
$50,000
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools and non-profits in North County to support projects that improve community welfare in areas such as health, wellness, and youth enrichment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Zellerbach Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area for community-focused creative projects that promote artistic excellence and engagement, particularly among underrepresented communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Eco-Grants: Environmental Education/Project Grants
$300
Tri-City Ecology Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in the Tri-City area to develop local environmental projects that are educational or enhance community aesthetics, with a focus on sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Rural Community Grant program
$5,000
AgWest Farm Credit
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for innovative projects that improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities in several western states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ride to the Wild Fund
$600
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for transportation costs to help Humboldt County K-12 teachers take students on educational field trips to local natural areas, promoting environmental education and appreciation for nature.

Education
Independent school districts
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides substantial funding to nonprofit organizations in the East Bay Area of California for capital projects that create a lasting impact and demonstrate strong leadership and financial sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
After School Education and Safety Grant
$355,118
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding supports after school programs in California that provide academic enrichment and safe activities for students in kindergarten through ninth grade, fostering partnerships between schools and community organizations.

Education
Independent school districts
The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant
$25,000
The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that focus on improving education, welfare, and community enrichment for children and their families.

Education
Nonprofits
After School Education and Safety grant program
$203,500
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies in California to create or sustain after-school programs that enhance academic learning and ensure a safe environment for students in kindergarten through ninth grade.

Education
County governments
CFMC Impact Grants
$50,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and select public agencies in Monterey County, California, to implement impactful projects that address critical community needs in areas such as health, youth development, and education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26
$30,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments in California to support the sustainable management and enjoyment of off-highway vehicle recreation while preserving natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Fee Assistance Program
$300
City of Pleasanton Recreation Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide youth programs aimed at improving the quality of life for young residents in Pleasanton through initiatives in arts, culture, and youth services.

Arts
Individuals