Grants for Education in California
Last updated October 16, 2026
There are 28 active grants for education tagged to California, part of 15,240 active grants for education listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
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| Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Oct 30, 2026 · $100 – $6.2M Provide boating safety education to the general public. These grants are available to organizations that offer on-the-water boating safety education courses. | |
| 2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4 Public Utilities Commission · State Oct 30, 2026 · $5M – $10M The Digital Divide Grant Program will award one grant of $100,000 for rural and urban public schools and two grants of up to $50,000 each for non-profit Community Based Organizations (CBO). | |
| 2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program CA Department of Food and Agriculture · State Nov 2, 2026 · $250K – $19.6M The CalAgPlate program funds projects that support agricultural education, agricultural career awareness and development, agriculture career training, and agriculture leadership development to assist students at the kindergarten through… | |
| Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4) CA Natural Resources Agency · State Nov 4, 2026 · $3M – $30M YCA Grants will fund projects that serve youth from low-income and disadvantaged communities and provide immersive and meaningful experiences with natural or cultural resources within California that participants otherwise would not have. | |
| 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) CA Department of Education · State Dec 3, 2026 · $5M – $20.4M The purpose of the After School Education and Safety Program is to create incentives for establishing locally-driven Expanded Learning programs, including after school programs that partner with public schools and communities to provide… | |
| Anderson Children's Foundation Grants Anderson Childrens Foundation · Foundation ~April · Varies The Anderson Children's Foundation funds nonprofit programs serving children and youth in the Coachella Valley of California (health, education, recreation, arts). | |
| Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE) State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing. | |
| CDA Foundation Dental School Wellness Grant California Dental Association Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CDA Foundation's Dental School Wellness Grant supports wellness events at California dental schools; eligible applicants are current CA dental school students or faculty; applications reviewed on a rolling basis and currently open. | |
| CBCA Scholarship Program Clayton Business & Community Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clayton Business & Community Association (Clayton, CA) awards one-year scholarships to graduating high-school seniors in zip code 94517 enrolling in an accredited 2-/4-year college or trade school; $50,000 total was awarded in 2026… | |
| Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies The federally-funded Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program provides grants to fully or partially fund debt service reserve accounts on bond transactions issued through the Authority. | |
| Charter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing. | |
| Alameda Contra Costa Links Scholarships Alameda Contra Costa Chapter the Links Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships from the Alameda Contra Costa chapter of The Links, Inc. for high school seniors and college students, with a focus on African American youth. | |
| CFT Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program California Federation of Teachers Aft 8004 · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The CFT Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program (running 20+ years) awards $3,000 (four-year study) or $1,000 (two-year study) scholarships to children/dependents of CFT members, for high-school seniors and continuing college students; 638… | |
| Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship Program Asian Pacific Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Asian Pacific Fund runs a Scholarship Program with multiple named scholarships for students attending US-based colleges and universities, including awards for graduating high school seniors (incoming freshmen), current undergraduates… | |
| Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP) Education Grant Chinese Historical and Cultural Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP) provides grant opportunities to teachers who want their classes to attend History San Jose's Immigration program. | |
| Coding it Forward Summer Fellowship Coding It Forward Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Coding it Forward runs a Summer Fellowship investing in the next generation of technologists, open to U.S.-based students and recent graduates (bachelor's/master's/professional/doctoral) meeting stated graduation-date windows, with a… | |
| Equity Grants for Educators Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Berkeley Public Schools Fund makes Equity Grants for Educators (its grantmaking to Berkeley Unified School District educators; historically 'Classroom Grants' awarded 300+ grants totaling ~$230,000/year, plus Strategic Impact grants)… | |
| Beavers Charitable Trust Heavy Construction Scholarships Beavers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beavers Charitable Trust provides direct scholarships to students heading for careers in heavy construction, in addition to endowed scholarships at 49 schools; a general PDF form and a 'Women in Heavy Civil' PDF form are available. | |
| Community Foundation for Oak Park General Fund Grants Community Foundation for Oak Park · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Community Foundation for Oak Park (California) issues grants from its general fund and its special funds; general fund grants 'are usually $500 or less' because the general fund must also support Foundation operations. | |
| CEFA Bond Financing Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · From $100 This program will provide a borrower with access to low interest rate capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds. | |
| ChangeLawyers Next Gen Scholars Program California Changelawyers · Foundation Not published · Varies California ChangeLawyers has launched the Next Gen Scholars Program, a reimagined investment supporting California law students. | |
| CCOF Foundation Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund California Certified Organic Farmers Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The CCOF Foundation's Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund offers $2,500 grants to support students' studies in organic agriculture. | |
| Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 CA State Library · State Not published · Varies Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children and youth. | |
| Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Up to $100M Designed to help provide credit enhancement to facilitate the financing of the purchase, construction, and/or renovation of facilities for California public Charter Schools. |
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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.
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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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