California Education Grants

Are you thinking about incorporating reading into your summer program in Oakland? The OLC can help you make your project come to life with an Action Grant. Donor Name: Oakland Literacy Coalition (OLC) State: California City: Oakland Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Summer is almost here and the OLC is gearing up for another round of Reading Everywhere Action Grants. OLC have a large quantity of new, free, high interest books to give to select community and faith based organizations. Grantees will be able to come pick out books from the office for your students and they will award up to $500 in action grant funds for accompanying activities. Who Should Apply? Oakland-based community organizations and faith-based organizations that work with preschool through high school age children are encouraged to apply for events in community-based (not school-based) spaces. They also welcome applications from informal neighborhood and/or cultural groups and childcare providers. Your organization does NOT need to have a literacy or education component in order to apply. They believe that literacy happens everywhere and they LOVE working with all kinds of organizations to reach kids where they are and inspire a love of reading. Organizations may apply on behalf of one or more sites/locations but are required to submit separate applications for each. For more information, visit OLC.

DPR's Research Grants Program supports projects that seek to advance integrated pest management (IPM) knowledge in agricultural, urban, or wildland settings. Projects should focus on reducing impacts to public health or the environment from pesticides of high regulatory interest. Summaries of previously funded Research Grants Program projects can be found on the Research Grants webpage.  The 2025 Research Grants Program is particularly seeking applications that address one or more of the following topic areas: · IPM for underserved or disadvantaged communities; · Decreasing the use of pesticides of high regulatory interest (such as fumigants like 1,3-dichloropropene or sulfuryl fluoride); · Advancement of urban IPM and safer, more sustainable pest management tools and strategies in urban settings; · Advancement of IPM and safer, more sustainable pest management tools and strategies in agricultural settings adjacent to or near a school(s); · Meeting the IPM needs of small growers; and/or TWO or more of the three sustainability pillars noted below and referenced in the Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Roadmap: o Human Health and Social Equity o Environmental Protections o Economic Vitality For further definitions of these priority topic areas, please review the 2025 Research Grants Solicitation. Following the submission deadline, applications are concurrently reviewed by DPR staff and the Pest Management Advisory Committee (PMAC). Both groups evaluate the proposal application according to scoring criteria that can be found in the 2025 Research Grants Solicitation. This year, DPR invites projects with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 to apply. Eligible grantees include nonprofit agencies, tribal governments, individuals, businesses, and public agencies. There is no limit on the number of applications that can be submitted, including multiple applications from the same person or entity. PMAC members may apply, but they must follow the rules regarding conflict of interest in the PMAC Charter. All applicants and associated project personnel must meet DPR’s eligibility requirements that can be found in the 2025 Research Grants Solicitation. Keywords: Agriculture, Agricultural Commodity, Agricultural Crops, Agronomy, Air Quality, Automation, Bacteria, Bactericide, Climate Change, Community Health, Cover Crops, Cropping System, Crops, Ecology, Ecosystem, Emissions, Fauna, Fertility, Field Sanitation, Flora, Fruits, Fumigant, Fungi, Fungicide, Herbicide, Horticulture, Housing, Insect Pests, Insecticide, Integrated Pest Management, Irrigation, Lakes, Land Management, Laws and Regulations, Machinery, Mating Disruption, Miticide, Natural Enemies, Nuts, Oceans, Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment, Pest, Pest Management, Pesticide, Plant Disease, Plant Protection, Pollinator, Pollution, Reduced-Risk, Rivers, Rodenticide, Soil Health, Streams, Sustainable, Training, Urban Pest Management, Vegetables, Vertebrate Pests, Virus, Volatile Organic Compounds, Water, Water Quality, Watershed, Weeds, Wildlands, Worker Health and Safety

This grant provides funding to public libraries and nonprofit friends groups to create innovative cultural programs that engage and support immigrant communities across the United States.

The 2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services offers $100,000 to $500,000 to California state agencies for projects aimed at improving cybersecurity governance, assessment, mitigation, and workforce development over a 3-year period.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Long Beach, California, to lead a one-day volunteer project that beautifies the exterior of their facilities, enhancing community spaces through visible improvements.

This grant provides funding to agricultural professionals and organizations in the Western U.S. to implement educational and demonstration projects that promote the adoption of sustainable farming practices based on previous research findings.

This funding opportunity supports Los Angeles-based organizations working on initiatives that create systemic change to improve the lives of children from prenatal to age 5 and their families.

The James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation supports a variety of charitable causes to organizations primarily located in Tucson, Arizona and Southern California. Donor Name: James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation State: California County: Imperial County (CA), Kern County (CA), Los Angeles County (CA), Orange County (CA), Riverside County (CA), San Bernardino County (CA), San Luis Obispo County (CA), Santa Barbara County (CA), Ventura County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Funding Information Average grant size: $10,000 Average total giving per year: $50,000 Geographic Limitations There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Tucson, Arizona and Southern California. Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific California counties to improve educational outcomes for boys and men of color by enhancing access to post-secondary education and addressing systemic barriers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profits and school groups for projects that promote environmental sustainability, such as water conservation, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and educational initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance cultural and natural resource management at a major Marine Corps training facility in California, focusing on archaeological collections and wildlife protection programs.

The Richmond Fund for Children and Youth is offering a three-year grant ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to non-profit organizations and public agencies that provide services in areas such as mental and physical health, learning needs, and community safety to children, youth, and young adults in Richmond and unincorporated North Richmond, California, with a focus on those most impacted by harm, inequity, and lack of access to support and services.

California voters passed the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64) on November 8, 2016, which legalized the recreational sale and use of cannabis to people over the age of 21 and levied new excise taxes on the cultivation and retail sale of all state-regulated cannabis. Proposition 64 created the Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Account (YEPEITA) into which the State Controller deposits 60 percent (60%) of the tax revenues from marijuana sales for youth programs designed to educate about and prevent substance use disorders and to prevent harm from substance use. Programs shall emphasize accurate education, effective prevention, early intervention, school retention, and timely treatment services for youth, their families, and caregivers. Funds appropriated to the California Natural Resources Agency (the State) are for competitive grants to support youth access to natural or cultural resources with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities.  This includes, but is not limited to, community education and recreational amenities to support youth substance use prevention and early intervention. The Youth Community Access Grant Program is a competitive program and will award to communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs, as well as other underserved communities. The War on Drugs disproportionately impacted communities of color, particularly low-income communities. Harsh federal and state drug policies enacted during the War on Drugs led to mass incarceration of people of color, decreased access to social services, loss of educational attainment due to diminished federal financial aid eligibility, prohibitions on the use of public assistance, and the separation of families. The Youth Community Access Grant Program aims to be a resource to address and repair the multi-generational community impacts of the War on Drugs.

This funding program provides financial support to local artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Los Angeles County to create engaging cultural arts projects that benefit the Burbank community.

The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program is inviting grant applications for community-based projects that prevent stormwater pollution, enhance the health of local watersheds, creeks and the San Francisco Bay, and have a public outreach element. Donor Name: Alameda County Resource Conservation District State: California County: Alameda County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types of projects will be funded Community Stewardship Grants provide funding for creative and innovative projects that prevent stormwater pollution and/or educate about stormwater pollution prevention. Projects must contain a community/public outreach element. Projects must be implemented in Alameda County. Funding Information Individual grant amounts range from $500 to $6,000, with $30,000 of total grant funding available. Eligible projects include (but are not limited to): Litter reduction projects Outreach and education projects addressing litter reduction/prevention, household hazardous waste disposal, Integrated Pest Management, etc. Development and distribution of outreach materials, e.g. videos, newsletters, brochures, events, etc. Public art projects Creekside restoration/re-vegetation projects, creek cleanup and enhacement projects Stormwater detention projects such as rain gardens, cisterns and bioretention areas Coastal and/or creek cleanups and other creek enhancement projects Wildlife habitat enhancement projects Eligibility Criteria Teachers and student groups, service clubs, community groups, environmental groups, youth organizations, homeowner associations, and non-profit organizations are eligible. For-profit groups and public agencies including Clean Water Program Member agencies are not eligible. If the applicant is not a formal nonprofit (501(c)(3)), they must obtain a fiscal sponsor, which is an organization legally qualified to receive checks for grant funds and write checks for the project. Grant funds cannot be distributed to personal checking accounts. For more information, visit Alameda County Resource Conservation District.

This program provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients in Yolo County, California, to help cover essential needs during their treatment journey.

Early Care Spaces is an open application grant program that provides grants of up to $100,000 to support organizations promoting early language and literacy development for Oakland children from birth to five years old. Donor Name: Kenneth Rainin Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: This new program will provide grants of up to $100,000 to support organizations promoting early language and literacy development for Oakland children from birth to five years old. Research suggests that the opportunity to help children grow and improve literacy is greatest from early care through second grade. The Rainin Foundation supports equitable approaches to literacy during these early years. Early Care Spaces commemorates the 15th anniversary of formal grantmaking and honors the vision of a world where all Oakland children read at or above grade level by third grade. This will be an annual program that aims to advance work that focuses on:  Supporting children to expand their vocabulary and comprehension skills and increase confidence in listening and speaking.  Opportunities that recognize parents and caregivers as leaders in their children’s education and increase their capacity to support early literacy.  Career advancement and upskilling for Black early care providers to lead language-rich, developmentally appropriate and culturally affirming care.  Early Care Spaces Grant Priorities Oakland’s early care funding landscape is shifting due to an influx of public dollars; however, gaps and needs still exist, particularly in informal care. The Rainin Foundation aims to support these needs through this funding opportunity. The Early Care Spaces grant program will prioritize the following: Early care provided outside of traditional education systems, including family resource centers and community spaces. While traditional systems (e.g., public and private preschools or Head Start programs) do not qualify for this opportunity, organizations that partner with them are welcome to apply.  Programs with deep connections to informal care providers or Family, Friend and Neighbor care.  Diverse organizations and providers that reflect the neighborhood and communities they serve.  Work that is happening in the Oakland flatlands, especially neighborhoods experiencing disinvestment and the displacement of BIPOC communities. Funding Information Applicants can request up to $100,000. Grant Period January 1, 2025-December 31, 2026. Eligibility Criteria  Foundation accepts applications from organizations that meet the following criteria. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations or 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors. All fiscal sponsorships require a written agreement. Organizations must provide services for Oakland children, educators or families. While an organization can operate and provide services outside of Oakland, the funding can only go towards its Oakland-based programming. The Foundation does not fund: Initiatives or programs designed for children ages 6+. Capital campaign requests. Sports, athletic events or league sponsorship. Advertising or promotional sponsorship. Fraternal organizations. Organizations that discriminate based on religion, race, sexual orientation or gender. For more information, visit KRF.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Gilroy and South County for projects that enhance community welfare across various sectors, including education, health, and the arts.

The Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant Program supports environmental sustainability, land conservation, habitat restoration, public trails, and ecosystem health across Santa Barbara County. Donor Name: Santa Barbara Foundation State: California County: Santa Barbara County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Funding can be used for new or existing projects that meet demonstrated need. In summary, funded organizations will: Carry out projects to address conservation, environment and public trails. Be well-managed, financially viable, and operate effective projects. Have developed short-term and long-term strategies for addressing identified organizational needs. Priorities Priority will be given to organizations that are engaged in one or more of the following: Preserving and ensuring equitable access to the region’s natural resources and trail systems; Community-based restoration projects in wetlands and streams, coastal areas, grasslands, woodlands and other natural areas; Early stage investigation such as appraisal fees, environmental due diligence, and title research, or closing costs for land conservation efforts; Piloting or expanding projects that demonstrate best practices in conservation. The strongest projects will: Create or expand partnerships, networks and collaborations for greater efficiencies, better delivery of programs, or fresh approaches to solve problems or address needs, gaps, or opportunities. Incorporate a community involvement, awareness or education element. Align with or be a part of a larger plan or strategy such as Santa Barbara County’s Conservation Blueprint, Food Action Plan, Santa Barbara Area Coastal Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment (SBA CEVA), Coastal Trail Alignment Study, etc. Funding Information The maximum award for Conservation, Environment and Public Trails grants is $25,000.  Criteria by Type of Project Projects must have clearly defined goals and outcomes and a strategy and timeline in place for achieving the stated goals. If the project is part of a larger or longer-term effort, the applicant must demonstrate how the project relates to future work, including a financial sustainability concept or strategy for scaling up the project. The applicant and/or project partners demonstrate the capacity to manage the scale and scope of the project. Matching or leveraged funding is recommended, but not required. Trails Access Project Criteria Projects should provide ecological value, aesthetic improvements or appropriately placed public access (trails, pathways, etc.). This may include restoration of habitat for specific species or general habitat types, or for accommodation of passive recreation and education for people. Applications may include planning for new trails, new trail construction, trail restoration, trail head facilities, lease of heavy equipment, purchase of hand tools to construct/renovate trails, water trail facilities, and educational programs. Land acquisition for trail purposes must have (or be close to securing) all permits and landowner approvals/agreements, and be “shovel ready” within the one-year grant cycle beginning from date of award. Conservation Project Criteria Projects should align with a conservation plan or strategy and be recognized as a valuable component of a longer-term plan or vision. This may include providing permanent (or long-term) protection for lands with high ecological or agriculture value, fulfilling a critical link for species, habitats or ecosystem function, or providing passive and educational access for people. Allowable projects include: Planning, feasibility, and study phases for new projects or emerging opportunities for early phases of land acquisition or easements. This may include good-faith deposits to begin landowner negotiations, appraisals, or other land use investigations. Closing or completion costs for land acquisition or easement purchase projects. Efforts to preserve critical habitats or species. Educational projects related to climate resilience, habitats, or threatened species conservation. Environmental Project Criteria Project planning, implementation or investigation/research of best practices or innovative approaches must address a specific challenge or opportunity in achieving sustainable practices for land, forestry, or water management. Pilot implementation or facility improvement projects should serve as a model that can be replicated and/or scaled up in the future. Projects with collaborative partners will be most competitive for funding. Eligibility Criteria Grants are available to organizations providing programming in Santa Barbara County Organizations must be certified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or use a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) tax status. Grant Limitations Grants in the Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant program areas are not intended for: Direct purchase of land or easements that have raised less than 90% of funds required Direct support to government agencies or private landowners (grantees must be a 501(c)(3) organization and serve as the primary project lead agency; public or private entities may be part of a collaboration) Endowment Advocacy and lobbying activities For more information, visit SBF.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Long Beach to support programs that promote the physical, mental, and spiritual development of youth and individuals.