Beyond Grant — Advancing Career and Educational Success Beyond K-12

Beyond Grant — Advancing Career and Educational Success Beyond K-12

Funder: California Education Assistance Inc

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Geographic Scope: California

Focus Areas:

Vocational training

Skills development

Career readiness

Stable housing

Emotional well-being

Education

Post-secondary opportunities

Target Population: Youth ages 16–24, with priority for:

Underserved youth populations

Students from low-income communities

Youth transitioning out of foster care system

Goal: Promote vocational training and skills development that lead to long-term educational and career success. Empower youth ages 16–24 by providing resources in California that promote education, career readiness, stable housing, and emotional well-being.

Eligible Applicants:

California-based nonprofit organizations

Community colleges

Workforce development programs

What They Fund: Programs providing:

Career-focused tutoring

Technical skill-building

Apprenticeships

Industry-recognized certification opportunities

Required Outcomes: Proposals should include clear, measurable outcomes such as:

Improved academic performance

Successful program completion

Credential attainment

Job placement or advancement

Encouraged Approaches: Programs that collaborate with schools, employers, or community organizations to create sustainable career pipelines