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Restorative Practices Grant Program

This grant provides funding to schools in California to implement restorative practices that foster community, improve relationships, and address conflicts effectively, ultimately enhancing school climate and student well-being.

$7,000,000
Active
Grant Description

In recent years, the use of restorative practices in schools has grown rapidly. Restorative practices are designed to proactively build community, improve relationships, and help students amend harm when conflict occurs. A literature review of 34 studies1 conducted in seven countries, including 23 studies from the United States, found that restorative practices improve school climate and safety, improve student well-being, and promote positive conflict management. These studies also found that schools that increased use of restorative practices saw a decrease in schoolwide misbehavior, bullying, substance abuse, disparity, and student mental health challenges.   Recognizing the benefit of evidence-based approaches to improve school climate and culture, Education Code Section 49055 mandated that the California Department of Education (CDE) develop evidence-based best practices for restorative practices. The best practices for restorative practices developed by the CDE are posted on the CDE’s website at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/se/restorativepractices.asp. 

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - Not specified

Total Program Funding

$7,000,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits
City or township governments
County governments
Independent school districts

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

June 13, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

CA Department of Education

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