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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Educator Training Competitive Grant

    Open Date
    Apr 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $25,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $25,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    16178
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of this grant will be to develop and provide training for educators to become literacy coaches and reading and literacy specialists and provide support for the local educational agencies that receive the allocation in Assembly Bill 181, Section 137 (Chapter 52, Statutes of 2022) and to provide support in meeting the State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s goal of all California students reading by third grade by 2026.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Educator Training Competitive Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022–23 Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant

    Open Date
    Apr 7, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $18,180,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    5997
    Portal ID
    28016
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Federal PCSGP is a discretionary grant program administered by the California Department of Education, Charter Schools Division. Applications are reviewed by peer evaluators and awarded to school developers to assist in the development and initial operations of newly established/conversion charter schools.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Planning and Implementation sub-grants have varying award amounts. Planning and Implementation sub-grants may not exceed $600,000. There may be one additional opportunity to apply for supplemental funding, of up to $100,000, to specifically improve and support services for educationally disadvantaged students.

    View Full Grant Details: 2022–23 Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Educator Workforce Investment Grant: Effective Language Acquisition Programs

    Open Date
    Apr 11, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    ID 5994
    Portal ID
    27599
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant provides opportunities for teachers and paraprofessionals, including developing and delivering professional learning opportunities supporting the implementation of effective language acquisition programs for English learner (EL) students, which may include integrated language development within and across content areas, bilingual and biliterate proficiency, and building and strengthening capacity to implement the EL Roadmap Policy.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Educator Workforce Investment Grant: Effective Language Acquisition Programs>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023-24 Sustainable California Libraries

    Open Date
    Apr 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $30,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27362
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The LSTA-funded Sustainable California Libraries themed grant provides libraries the opportunity to design programming and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience, by collaborating with project partners, community connections, and community members.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Grant is limited to California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023-24 Sustainable California Libraries>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023 Title II Grant Program – Tribal

    Open Date
    Apr 18, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $1,050,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    28034
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds from the Title II Grant program have been set aside for federally recognized tribal governments that serve tribal youth, which will be awarded through this Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

    This grant will target the reduction of the overrepresentation of Tribal youth in contact with the juvenile justice system.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2023 Title II Grant Program – Tribal>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Clean California Local Grant Program

    Open Date
    Apr 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $100 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27413
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Department of Transportation developed the Clean California Local Grant Program through which funds will go to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers. Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    This is a statewide grant opportunity.  Examples of eligible project locations may include local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, transit centers, and other public spaces. It is recommended that projects are accessible by a multimodal transportation network. One project may contain multiple locations.

    View Full Grant Details: Clean California Local Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Administering Organization Grant -Folk and Traditional Arts

    Open Date
    Apr 25, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Arts Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Arts Council
    Grant Program ID
    FTA
    Portal ID
    28088
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Folk and Traditional Arts (FTA) grant program intends to redirect resources at the local level by proposing to fund one or more Administering Organizations (AO) with demonstrated capacity for statewide and regional reach that will regrant funds, provide technical assistance, and/or build capacity with artists and arts organizations in support of folk and traditional arts expressions

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

    California-based - Documentation of having a principal place of business in California. 

    Read the program guidelines for the full list of geographic eligibility details

    View Full Grant Details: Administering Organization Grant -Folk and Traditional Arts>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Impact Projects

    Open Date
    Apr 25, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Arts Council
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,375,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $25,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Arts Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    28094
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Impact Projects grant program intends to support collaborative projects that center artists and artistic practice in responding to issues experienced by historically and systemically under-resourced communities in California at this time, including, but not limited to, social, political, and economic inequalities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California-based - Documentation of having a principal place of business in California

    • Review the guidelines document for the full list of eligibility requirements.
    View Full Grant Details: Impact Projects>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 2

    Open Date
    May 9, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    29102
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) is pleased to announce the availability of $20 million of Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP) grant funding. These funds are available for California Federally Recognized Tribes and are designed to be flexible to meet the unique needs of each community in their goals to prevent and end homelessness.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Tobacco Grant Program FY 2023-24 Request for Proposals

    Open Date
    May 22, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $24,600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
    Grant Program ID
    DOJ-PROP56-2023-24-1
    Portal ID
    29666
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this grant offered through the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program is to promote a healthier California by reducing illegal sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors and youth.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    This grant opportunity is geographically limited to the state of California, and applicants should be able to demonstrate significant tobacco products usage within their jurisdiction.

    View Full Grant Details: Tobacco Grant Program FY 2023-24 Request for Proposals>/span>