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Education Grants for California Nonprofits

A source-verified collection for California nonprofits supporting schools, learners, educators, workforce pathways, and educational access.

What qualifies for this directory?

A grant qualifies when its source names nonprofit applicants, it is available in California, and its categories or source language demonstrate an education focus.

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Directory snapshot

Application effort

Light21
Moderate0
High36

Deadline outlook

Next 30 days12
31–90 days6
More than 90 days24
Rolling or not stated15
OpenNationwideHigh effort

National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)

NSF

The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges…

Deadline
Nov 18, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program

USDA-NIFA

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $10,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

USDA-NIFA

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $650,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

National Parks Business Plan Internship

DOI-NPS

The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and…

Deadline
Jan 4, 2027
Award
Up to $1,700,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Workforce Development

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Title X Family Planning Services Grants

HHS-OPHS

The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 grants under the authority of Title X of the Public…

Deadline
Jan 11, 2027
Award
Up to $22,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

NSF

Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences…

Deadline
Jan 11, 2027
Award
Up to $47,500,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support

NSF

Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that: Improves understanding of…

Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Workforce Development

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Research on the Science and Technology Enterprise: Indicators, Statistics, and Methods (NCSES S&T)

NSF

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is one of the thirteen principal federal statistical…

Deadline
Jan 19, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

ROSS Rapid Response Program

HUD

The ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP) awards one-time assistance via a cost-reimbursable grant for service coordination and limited direct services for residents of…

Deadline
Jan 25, 2027
Award
Up to $250,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Workforce Development

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)

NSF

Our world is at a pivotal moment where the boundaries dividing the physical and social worlds from the cyber world have become blurred. Cyberspace has evolved from…

Deadline
Jan 25, 2027
Award
Up to $1,200,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research (Future CoRe)

NSF

The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science…

Deadline
Feb 4, 2027
Award
Up to $12,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Check eligibilityGrant details →
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)

NSF

The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into…

Deadline
Mar 2, 2027
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Check eligibilityGrant details →
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Education

Original directory analysis

What the current california education landscape tells applicants

Opportunity composition

21 opportunities are California-specific and 36 are nationwide programs available without a captured California conflict. Federal sources represent the largest captured funder group.

Deadline pressure

12 verified opportunities have a captured deadline in the next 30 days. Applicants should prioritize eligibility confirmation and registration checks before drafting, especially when a federal submission system is involved.

Application workload

High is the most common estimated effort level, covering 36 listings. This estimate reflects captured registrations, attachments, narrative, budget, and cost-share signals—not a predicted number of hours.

This analysis is recalculated from the directory’s currently verified membership. Missing award amounts are excluded, and changing source facts can alter these patterns on the next aggregation run.

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Sources and method

Every listing retains its official source and must meet this directory’s current eligibility rules.

How listings and totals are calculated

Automated rules normalize source categories and identify funding-use phrases; each classification preserves its triggering text. Headline totals include only verified, currently relevant opportunities with explicit nonprofit evidence.

Aggregates refresh daily. The page’s last-modified signal changes only when membership, material source facts, statistics, or editorial copy changes. Missing award amounts are never treated as zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many california education are currently available?

We currently count 57 verified, relevant opportunities with confirmed nonprofit eligibility. 57 are open and 0 are forecasted. The count changes when official sources add, close, or materially revise grants.

How does a grant qualify for this california education page?

A grant qualifies when its source names nonprofit applicants, it is available in California, and its categories or source language demonstrate an education focus.

Are nationwide grants included?

Yes. 36 nationwide opportunities are included because their captured eligibility does not conflict with California availability. They are labeled “Nationwide,” not California-specific.

How current is this directory?

Source records and aggregates are checked on a daily cadence. “New,” “closing soon,” and “recently changed” groups are calculated from the latest verified records; applicants should still confirm final terms on the official source before applying.

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