Grants for Education in California

Last updated July 22, 2026

There are 18 active grants for education tagged to California, part of 15,227 active grants for education listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Song Brown Primary Care Residency (PCR) 2026 Application	Department of Health Care Access and Information	August 3, 2026	Varies
State	2026-27 Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant	CA Department of Education	August 14, 2026	$25M – $190M
State	Workforce Accelerator Fund 14	Workforce Development Board	August 27, 2026	Varies
State	2026-27 Student Trauma Notification (TN) Program	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	September 10, 2026	$100 – $21.5M
State	FY 2026-27 Bullying and Violence in School Advocacy (XB) Program Supplemental	Governor's Office of Emergency Services	September 14, 2026	$100 – $12.8M
State	Song-Brown Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) Training Programs 2026 Application	Department of Health Care Access and Information	September 23, 2026	Varies
State	Song Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant (FNP & PA) 2026 Application	Department of Health Care Access and Information	September 23, 2026	Varies
State	Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application	Department of Health Care Access and Information	October 22, 2026	Varies
State	The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	$10M – $25M
State	California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	Charter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25	Department of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
State	2024 Credit Enhancement	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE)	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies
State	CEFA Bond Financing Program	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	From $100
State	Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Up to $100M
State	Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)	State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for education in California

Education grants fund schools, teachers, students, and learning programs at every level. The Department of Education distributes billions annually through formula and competitive grants, while foundations like Gates, Walton, and Dell support innovation in K-12 and higher education. State agencies add another layer of funding for local education initiatives.

Other grant categories in California

Environmental Education Grants in California 6 STEM Education Grants in California 1 Health Education Grants in California 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal grants are available for schools?

Major federal education grants include Title I (for high-poverty schools), IDEA (special education), Title III (English learners), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school), and competitive grants like Magnet Schools Assistance and Education Innovation and Research (EIR). The Department of Education publishes a forecast of upcoming grant competitions annually.

Can individual teachers apply for grants?

Yes. Many foundations offer grants directly to teachers for classroom projects, supplies, and professional development. Notable sources include DonorsChoose, the NEA Foundation, Fund for Teachers, and state-level teacher grant programs. Amounts typically range from $250 to $10,000.

Are there grants for education technology?

Absolutely. Federal programs like E-Rate subsidize internet connectivity and technology infrastructure. The EIR program funds ed-tech innovation. Foundations like the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and the Bezos Family Foundation specifically support technology-enhanced learning.

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