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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Early Education Teacher Development Grant

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $106,490,451
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    64539
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Early Education Teacher Development Grant is funded in combination with the Prekindergarten Planning and Implementation Grant. The entirety of the Prekindergarten Planning and Implementation Grant Program was established as a state initiative with the goal of expanding access to classroom-based pre-k programs at local educational agencies (LEAs) and planning for the increased number of teachers needed to fully implement Universal Pre-K.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Early Education Teacher Development Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Social Work Education Capacity Expansion (SWECE) Grant Program 2024

    Open Date
    Mar 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Health Care Access and Information
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Health Care Access and Information
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    59514
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this program is to enter into grant agreement(s) with educational institutions to develop new Bachelor of Art in Social Work (BASW) and/or Master of Social Work (MSW) programs as well as serve to expand MSW programs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Programs must be located in the state of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Social Work Education Capacity Expansion (SWECE) Grant Program 2024>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CalMoneySmart 2024-26 Grant

    Open Date
    Apr 9, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60810
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalMoneySmart program aims to enhance financial empowerment among unbanked and underbanked Californians by funding nonprofit organizations. Through financial education and empowerment services, it seeks to reduce disparities, improve financial literacy, and foster wealth-building opportunities. The program awards grantees up to $200K per year for two consecutive fiscal years to promote financial stability and security statewide. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: CalMoneySmart 2024-26 Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program 2023–27

    Open Date
    Feb 1, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    33%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $177,242,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60519
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program (IEEEP) grant is to increase access for young children birth to five years old in inclusive early care and education programs. It supports the inclusion of children with disabilities and exceptional needs, including children with severe disabilities, in early care and education settings pursuant to Part B and Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program 2023–27>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Bryne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant

    Open Date
    Mar 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,694,933
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60195
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of the BSCC Program and Budget plan for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program funding is to develop a multipronged approach to decreasing gun violence in California, supporting local jurisdictions in their efforts to improve firearms relinquishment procedures and supporting the enhancement of collaborative court programs that address behavioral health issues, with a focus on people who are at higher risk for gun violence.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Bryne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Cycle 47 Program Development Grants

    Open Date
    Mar 22, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Council on Development Disabilities
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $300,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Council on Development Disabilities
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60156
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The State Council on Developmental Disabilities, in alignment with the goals of its 5-year state plan issues requests for proposals through Program Development Grants on a yearly basis. Successful grant projects are implemented by community-based organizations that research, develop and/or implement innovative programs and promising/best practices in communities throughout the state.

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

    The Council will award funding, on a competitive basis, to California-based agencies and organizations that represent and/or serve individuals with intellectual, developmental and/or cross-disabilities.

    View Full Grant Details: Cycle 47 Program Development Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2024 Supported Decision Making-Technical Assistance Program (SDM-TAP) Implementation Grant

    Open Date
    Mar 12, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Council on Development Disabilities
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $150,000 – $800,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Council on Development Disabilities
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60000
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    SCDD is seeking grantees to train and support implementation of Supported Decision Making (SDM) among families/individuals and professionals within these five (5) focus areas: Educational Services, Financial Services, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Services, Legal/Judicial Services, and Medical/Healthcare Services.

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

    The Council will award funding, on a competitive basis, to California-based agencies and organizations that represent and/or serve individuals with intellectual, developmental and/or cross-disabilities.

    View Full Grant Details: 2024 Supported Decision Making-Technical Assistance Program (SDM-TAP) Implementation Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    WHALE TAIL® Grant

    Open Date
    Aug 29, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $50,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    45521
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    WHALE TAIL® Grants help people connect to the California coast and its watersheds through experiential education, stewardship, and outdoor experiences. WHALE TAIL® Grants focus on reaching communities that have historically received fewer marine education and stewardship opportunities, and strive for a broad geographic distribution throughout California.

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

    Grant projects must engage audiences within California, with a priority for communities that have historically received fewer opportunities for coastal and marine education and stewardship.

    View Full Grant Details: WHALE TAIL® Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adult Education & Vocational School Zero-Emission Vehicle Technology Training Project

    Open Date
    Aug 25, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    G21-AEVS-XX
    Portal ID
    44522
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of this solicitation is to increase priority population, including low-income and disadvantaged communities, awareness of and access to Zero-Emission Vehicle specific training, education, and jobs for individuals opting to follow a non-traditional educational pathway. This funding supports access to relevant clean transportation employers and high-road jobs that prepare students for careers in the clean transportation technology sector.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    California-based

    View Full Grant Details: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adult Education & Vocational School Zero-Emission Vehicle Technology Training Project>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program

    Open Date
    Dec 19, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53175
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The RSAT Program assists states and local governments in developing and implementing substance use
    disorder treatment programs in local detention facilities, and supports efforts to create and maintain community-based aftercare services for individuals who are/have been justice involved. Historically, the California RSAT Program has funded local detention facilities to provide in-custody treatment services with an aftercare component requirement.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program>/span>