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  • Deadline
    Active
    Grant Title

    California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – January 2025 Cycle

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Public Utilities Commission
    Match Funding?
    15%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $36,385,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Public Utilities Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    75993
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Advanced Services Fund Broadband Adoption Account provides grants that will increase publicly available or after-school broadband access and digital inclusion, such as grants for digital literacy training programs and public education to communities with limited broadband adoption.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – January 2025 Cycle>/span>
  • 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
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $205,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(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

    Allied Health Program (AHP) Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)

    Open Date
    Dec 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    84941
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this SFP is to expand and develop career education, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships that recruit, train, and employ allied health occupations prioritizing the inclusion of adults from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. In addition, target current healthcare workers limited in advancement opportunities due to age, or other factors.     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants should target counties where there is a concentrated population of the targeted demographic. This could include communities with high crime, incarceration rates, poverty rates, underemployed or unemployment rates, and/or communities of color within each county. Suggested counties include Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Solano, and Stanislaus.

    View Full Grant Details: Allied Health Program (AHP) Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)>/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
    Grant Title

    Adult Reentry Grant (ARG) Cohort 4

    Open Date
    Dec 6, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $114,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    84980
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The ARG Program provides funding for community-based organizations to support individuals formerly incarcerated in state prison. ARG was established in the 2018 Budget Act (Senate Bill 840, Chapter 29, Statutes of 2018) and receives annual appropriations through the Budget Acts.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Adult Reentry Grant (ARG) Cohort 4>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)

    Open Date
    Jan 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,312,239
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Prop 68 LLAR
    Portal ID
    79595
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Priorities for RMC Prop 68 Grant Funding:

    1. Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects

    2. Provide workforce development opportunities

    3. Expand access to diverse populations

    RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)>/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

    The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2013
    State Agency / Department
    State Treasurer's Office
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $25,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $250,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Treasurer's Office
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1902
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program provides low-cost loans of up to $250,000 to charter schools

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Please refer to the Program Regulations, Section 10170.20 (d) . Application Review and Evaluation/Underwriting Criteria.

    View Full Grant Details: The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Active Ongoing
    Grant Title

    Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2009
    State Agency / Department
    State Treasurer's Office
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,300,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    State Treasurer's Office
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1941
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The federally-funded Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program provides grants to fully or partially fund debt service reserve accounts on bond transactions issued through the Authority. The grant is intended to reduce the overall cost of borrowing for charter schools as it eliminates the need to fund the reserve through bond proceeds. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Funds are available to charter schools operating in the state of California. 

    View Full Grant Details: Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program>/span>