Education Grants in California

There are currently 31 open education grants for California listed in the OpenGrants database, refreshed on every site build. Award ceilings vary widely; the median maximum award across programs that publish amounts is about $204,000. Active funders include Department of Education, California School Finance Authority, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, among 7 funders with open programs. 10 of these programs publish a fixed application deadline, while 21 accept applications on a rolling or unspecified schedule. Current opportunities include “2026-27 Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant” and “2026-27 Child Abduction Training (AC) Program”. Programs range from statewide California initiatives to national opportunities that California organizations are eligible for. Every listing below links to a full profile with amounts, deadlines, eligibility notes, and the official application page — no login required.