San José Learns
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
San José Learns
Overview: San José Learns is dedicated to empowering young learners in grades TK-3 from under-resourced communities through high-quality out-of-school time programs.
Background: Launched by Mayor Sam Liccardo in 2015, this initiative is committed to closing the achievement gap, particularly for students of color.
Geographic Scope: San José, California
Focus Areas:
Target Population:
Impact Data (2022-2023):
How It Works: Through an annual grant program administered by the Library Foundation, eligible school districts receive resources to maximize their budgets and partner with exceptional program providers.
Contact:
What San Jose Public Library Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 17
- Total given
- $2.82M
- Median grant
- $63K
- Range
- $14K–$560K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Jose, CA; Milpitas, CA; Campbell, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 7% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Alpha Public Schools · San Jose, CA
Educate
$560K
Franklin-McKinley School District · San Jose, CA
Engage
$410K
Luther Burbank School District · San Jose, CA
Engage
$290K
San Jose Public Library · San Jose, CA
Engage
$272K
Santa Clara County Office of Educat · San Jose, CA
Educate
$270K
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