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California Education Grants

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IECF Youth Grantmakers Grant
$5,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Idyllwild area for projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, welfare, environmental protection, and community safety.

Youth
Nonprofits
Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation Grant
$20,000
Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County and South Dakota that support women in crisis, promote education and job training, and enhance music and performing arts programs, particularly for youth.

Education
Nonprofits
Deacon Charitable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Deacon Charitable Foundation (DCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, Oregon, and California that focus on improving community well-being through initiatives in human services, environmental conservation, and animal welfare.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Quick Grant Program
$600
Center for Cultural Innovation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for individual artists and nonprofit arts organization staff in California to enhance their business skills and administrative capacity through professional development activities.

Arts
Individuals
Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Francisco that support children with physical or mental disabilities through medical, educational, and rehabilitative services.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Eco-Grants: Youth Eco-Grants
$300
Tri-City Ecology Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for young residents and organizations in the Tri-City area to undertake educational and aesthetic environmental projects.

Youth
Nonprofits
Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in eight states to improve community wellbeing through initiatives focused on basic needs, education, economic development, and partnerships with United Way.

Education
Nonprofits
The Ahmanson Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Ahmanson Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County for projects in the arts, education, health, and human services, with a preference for one-time or short-term requests.

Arts
Nonprofits
Native Cultures Fund
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve and share California Indian culture, art, and traditional practices, prioritizing initiatives that promote knowledge transmission across generations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Workforce Accelerator Fund 13
$500,000
California Workforce Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for workforce development projects that create quality jobs and promote upward mobility for workers from disadvantaged or low-income communities in California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
John and Maria Laffin Trust Fund
$10,000
John and Maria Laffin Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles for education, animal welfare, medical research, and humanitarian relief efforts.

Education
Nonprofits
California Credit Union Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
California Credit Union Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $500 to teachers in specific California counties to support innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning experiences.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund
$15,000
Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California that support blind individuals and those affected by cerebral palsy or cancer through education, health services, and human services programs.

Health
Nonprofits
Local Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, to support innovative STEM and STEAM educational projects for youth aged 17 and younger.

Education
Nonprofits
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in San Marcos, California, focusing on various community initiatives such as arts, education, health, and environmental programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Northern and Central California that are addressing poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
Trinity Trust Community Response Grants
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Trinity County, California, for urgent projects that foster collaboration, engage community members, and enhance local leadership and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Transportation Grant
Contact for amount
City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to Santa Monica schools and nonprofit organizations for transportation costs, enabling local students and residents to access cultural venues across Los Angeles County.

Arts
Nonprofits
Recruitment and Retention Grant
$10,000,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2028

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in California to help them recruit and retain qualified food service personnel, ensuring high-quality nutrition services for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts