Grants for K-12 Schools in California
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 10 active grants for k-12 schools tagged to California, part of 3,021 active grants for k-12 schools listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| 2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4 Public Utilities Commission · State October 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). | |
| Forrest Turpen Legacy Grant Christian Educators Association · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Up to $500 The Forrest Turpen Legacy Grant, run by Christian Educators (CEAI), offers project grants of up to $500 to 'Members with Coverage' of Christian Educators to help them 'shine Jesus' light' on their K-12 public/private school campus or… | |
| 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) CA Department of Education · State December 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… | |
| CBCA Scholarship Program Clayton Business & Community · Foundation Rolling · 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… | |
| Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP) Education Grant Chinese Historical and Cultural Project · Foundation Rolling · 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. | |
| Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) State Treasurer's Office · State Rolling · Varies Through the passage of Propositions 47, 55, 1D, and most recently, 51, $1.4 billion has been made available to charter schools for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing school district facilities. | |
| PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP) CA Energy Commission · State Rolling · Varies The Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program’s (KTEP) goal is to provide zero-interest loans to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade (K-12) schools in California for energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy… | |
| Burbank Arts & Education Foundation Grant Program Burbank Arts and Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Twice each year (Spring and Fall), the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation (BAEF) awards grants to Burbank Unified School District TK-12 public-school teachers, staff, and administrators to fund classroom projects and programs in arts… | |
| Bothin Foundation Capital Grants Bothin Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $50K Durable capital grants ($5,000-$50,000; $50,000 max) to direct-service nonprofits in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and San Mateo counties serving >=50% disadvantaged children/youth (0-24), low-income families with children, and/or people… | |
| 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… |
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About grants for k-12 schools in California
Grants for K-12 schools fund instruction, school improvement, technology, and student support through a mix of federal formula grants, state programs, and private giving. The largest federal source is Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (as amended by ESSA), administered by the U.S. Department of Education, alongside Title II, Title III, and Title IV programs. Foundations and corporate funders supplement these with competitive grants for specific initiatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for K-12 schools?
Federal Title programs under ESSA support low-income students (Title I), teacher and leader quality (Title II), English learners (Title III), and well-rounded education and school safety (Title IV). Beyond federal funding, schools pursue state grants and private and corporate grants for technology, literacy, arts, and other priorities. Most federal funds flow to districts and are distributed by formula based on student need.
Who funds K-12 schools?
The primary public funder is the U.S. Department of Education through ESEA/ESSA Title grants distributed via state education agencies to local school districts. State and local governments provide the majority of overall K-12 funding, while private foundations and corporate giving programs fund competitive grants for specific programs and innovations. Federal dollars are designed to supplement, not replace, state and local resources.
Do individual schools apply, or only districts?
Major federal formula grants such as Title I flow to local education agencies (districts), which then allocate funds to qualifying schools, so individual schools usually do not apply directly. Competitive grants from foundations and corporations may accept applications from individual schools, parent organizations, or educators. Review each opportunity to confirm whether the district, school, or an individual is the eligible applicant.
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