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California Education Grants

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Song-Brown Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA)
$3,900,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides funding to accredited institutions in California to train Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, with the goal of increasing healthcare access in underserved communities.

Education
Small businesses
Community Investment Program
$5,000
City of Oakland
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Oakland area that focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and workforce education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support California nursing education programs that train registered nurses to serve in underserved communities, helping to address healthcare workforce shortages.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
LIGHT Awards Program
$30,000
Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides funding for collaborative projects led by teachers in California to rejuvenate the teaching profession, enhance teacher leadership, and create a positive impact in under-resourced schools.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Explore the Coast
$100,000
California State Coastal Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-centered projects that enhance coastal access and enjoyment for historically underserved populations in California, including low-income communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.

Recreation
Nonprofits
NoHo Afterschool Performing Arts Classes in California
$2,000
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for performing arts organizations to conduct afterschool classes for youth aged 7 to 16 in the NoHo Arts District, promoting engagement and education in various performing arts disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
Youth Workforce Grant Opportunity
$450,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to create workforce development programs that help young adults aged 18 to 26, especially those facing significant challenges, gain access to stable employment through internships, apprenticeships, and job training in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$10,000
Menlo Rotary Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Menlo Park area that are addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and educational gaps for adults and youth in need.

Education
Nonprofits
Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery programs (LM)
$396,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to new midwifery training programs seeking accreditation to increase the number of healthcare providers in underserved areas, particularly for Medi-Cal recipients.

Education
Small businesses
STARBASE Cherry Point
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NAVAIR)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity seeks nonprofit organizations to manage and operate a STEM education program for underserved youth at a military site in North Carolina.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Playgroup Grant Program
$7,000
First 5 Humboldt
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Humboldt County to create and run Playgroups for families with young children, promoting community engagement and developmental readiness.

Youth
Nonprofits
Katherine Lercara Fund for Needy Children
$10,000
Katherine Lercara Fund for Needy Children
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist needy children in San Joaquin County, California, focusing on education, health, and human services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Blue Diamond’s Community Giving Program
$15,000
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations within 25 miles of Blue Diamond Growers' California facilities that focus on STEM education, agriculture workforce development, or nutrition and food assistance for underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grants
$400,000
Fresno Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in Fresno for both operational needs and specific projects, prioritizing those that promote community engagement and equity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Road to Zero: Pop-Up Safety Demonstrations Mini-Grant Program
$6,000
California San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, schools, and nonprofit organizations in the San Luis Obispo region to implement temporary safety projects that improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Stanislaus Wet Lab & Job Training Facilities Fund
$500,000
BEAM Circular
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, local governments, and nonprofits in Stanislaus County to develop shared-use wet labs and job training facilities that enhance workforce development in the circular bioeconomy sector, particularly for underserved communities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
School-Based Climate Solutions in California
$1,000
Sonoma Water
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to teachers and school clubs in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, as well as Novato, to implement student-led projects that address water and climate change issues in their communities.

Environment
Individuals
Community Giving Initiative
$1,500,000
Chamberlin Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services and enriching programs to underserved youth in West Contra Costa, focusing on enhancing educational success and personal growth.

Youth
Nonprofits