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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    American Indian Education Center Request for Applications

    Open Date
    Jul 31, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    78669
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This Request for Applications is to solicit applications from eligible Tribal Groups or Incorporated American Indian Associations for grants to Tribal Groups or Incorporated American Indian Associations for grants to operate American Indian Education Centers authorized by sections 33370 and 33380–33385 of the California Education Code (EC).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    N/A

    View Full Grant Details: American Indian Education Center Request for Applications>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Song-Brown Primary Care Residency Program (PCR)

    Open Date
    Jul 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Health Care Access and Information
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $31,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Health Care Access and Information
    Grant Program ID
    41261
    Portal ID
    78213
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Song-Brown Program funds institutions that train primary care doctors to provide health care in California’s medically underserved areas.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Programs must be within California.

    View Full Grant Details: Song-Brown Primary Care Residency Program (PCR)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Community Air Protection Program Cycle 5 Community Air Grant Request for Applications

    Open Date
    Oct 17, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $16,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80933
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Community Air Grants (CAGs) build community capacity, improve air quality at the local scale, and support community participation in the Community Air Protection Program (Program), whose mission is to reduce harmful air pollution emissions and exposures to communities most impacted by poor air quality. CAGs provide a pathway to bring resources to communities with CARB’s commitment to diversity, racial equity, inclusion, and environmental justice.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be wholly located in and benefit disadvantaged and/or low-income communities, as identified pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 39711 and 39713 (added and amended by Senate Bill 535 and AB 1550), or on Tribal lands.  Specific project census tract location(s) must be included in the application narrative.  CARB’s priority population investments mapping tool may be utilized for location identification purposes.

    View Full Grant Details: Community Air Protection Program Cycle 5 Community Air Grant Request for Applications>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery programs (LM)

    Open Date
    Oct 24, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Health Care Access and Information
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $396,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Health Care Access and Information
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80924
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Song-Brown program aims to increase the number of students receiving quality primary care education and training in areas of unmet need throughout California. Attracting and admitting students underrepresented in medicine and those from underserved communities, training students in underserved areas, and placing graduates in underserved areas.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible programs must be located within California.

    View Full Grant Details: Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery programs (LM)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    WHALE TAIL® Grant 2024

    Open Date
    Aug 22, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $50,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    79958
    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 can engage youth or adults anywhere in California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • 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 2024>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 12, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $23,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    79437
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. The SCBGP is designed to support all sectors of California's specialty crop industry and improve the performance of California specialty crops within local, domestic, national, and international markets.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023–24 Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant

    Open Date
    Oct 18, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $22,587,243
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    6142
    Portal ID
    73116
    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, Implementation, and Replication sub-grants may not exceed a base award of $600,000. Expansion sub-grants may not exceed a base award of $300,000. 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: 2023–24 Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Start-Up Sub-Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Education Learning Lab's AI Challenge

    Open Date
    Jun 3, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $25,000 – $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    66252
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Education Learning Lab is pleased to announce two grant opportunities to promote AI-integrated innovation in teaching and learning at California Community Colleges, and California State University and University of California campuses. Funding opportunities will help position California public higher education faculty as thought leaders and changemakers in the intersection between AI and education. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Any public institution in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Education Learning Lab's AI Challenge>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    American Indian Early Childhood Education 2024–25

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Education
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $704,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $58,667
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Education
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61227
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the program is to strengthen the district’s instructional program and improve the academic achievement and self-concept of American Indian students in California’s schools. The goal will be achieved through the development and testing of unique education projects designed to increase student competence and encourage participation of American Indian parents, families and the community in the design and implementation of the program.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: American Indian Early Childhood Education 2024–25>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Public Awareness and Community Outreach Campaign Services

    Open Date
    Jan 26, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $70,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $300,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
    Grant Program ID
    OCPSC24-01
    Portal ID
    54093
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    OCPSC hopes to develop partnerships with community organizations who will act as trusted messengers for their respected communities. Trusted messengers will be expected to conduct interactive engagements and promotional outreach within their respected communities, on priority campaigns identified by the OCPSC. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Public Awareness and Community Outreach Campaign Services>/span>