Grants for Education in California
Last updated September 24, 2026
There are 30 active grants for education tagged to California. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · 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. | |
| California Eastern Star Foundation Scholarship Fund California Eastern Star Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $5K The California Eastern Star Foundation Scholarship Fund awards $500-$5,000 to U.S.-citizen students at community colleges, four-year colleges/universities, or vocational schools, across several named sub-scholarships (General, ESTARL… | |
| Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Rolling · Varies The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program provides for well managed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support… | |
| California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Rolling · Varies CalNASP is an affiliate of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP™)—a non-profit, international style archery program dedicated to providing students in grades 4-12 the opportunity to learn and participate in target archery.The… | |
| The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · $10M – $25M The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program provides low-cost loans of up to $250,000 to charter schools The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund (CSRFL) Program provides low-cost loans of up to $250,000 to charter schools, with priority… | |
| Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740) State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · Varies To provide financial assistance for charter school facilities. |
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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.
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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