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  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    PCSGP 2024-25 Waiver Entry Start-Up Sub-Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $60,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    6360
    Portal ID
    85358
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant provides funding for the planning and initial implementation of newly established or conversion charter schools, as well as the replication and expansion of high-quality charter schools, authorized under Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 United States Code [U.S.C.] 7221–7221j). 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The 2024 PCSGP Waiver Entry Request for Applications (RFA) is only available for subgrantees from California’s 2020 Charter Schools Program grant with remaining time and funding available, meeting all of the requirements under this RFA and continuing to meet the federal definition of a “charter school” under ESEA Section 4310(2)

    View Full Grant Details: PCSGP 2024-25 Waiver Entry Start-Up Sub-Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    After School Education and Safety Grant

    Open Date
    Dec 15, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $650,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $205,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    85064
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the After School Education and Safety Program is to create incentives for establishing locally-driven Expanded Learning programs, including after school programs that partner with public schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support, and safe, constructive alternatives for youth.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: After School Education and Safety Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    California Serves Grant Program 2024-25

    Open Date
    Dec 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    N/A
    Portal ID
    81947
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funding for the annual grant program is intended to support expanding access for high school graduates to the State Seal of Civic Engagement through high quality service-learning programs. Emphasis shall be on programs that demonstrate rich civic engagement and learning in pursuit of a State Seal of Civic Engagement specifically through service learning.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Serves Grant Program 2024-25>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Universal PreKindergarten Mixed Delivery Planning Round 3

    Open Date
    Oct 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $18,300,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    82961
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Mixed Delivery Planning Grant is part of the overarching expansion of UPK in California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Universal PreKindergarten Mixed Delivery Planning Round 3>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Preschool Development Grant – Renewal

    Open Date
    Mar 24, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,647,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $16,231 – $2,161,156
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    5628
    Portal ID
    27026
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    PDG articulates a vision for the state’s early learning and care (ELC) system. Children age birth through five, their families, and communities will thrive through an effective and impactful ELC mixed delivery system that is efficiently connected to additional child, family, and program supports.

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects may occur on state or federal lands.

    View Full Grant Details: Preschool Development Grant – Renewal>/span>