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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: 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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Light25

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High47

Deadline outlook

Next 30 days13

31–90 days21

More than 90 days19

Rolling or not stated19

OpenNationwideHigh effort

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships

NSF

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. Fellows may engage in observational, instrumental,…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Award: $110,000
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

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

Department of Health Care Access and Information

This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1.Establishing procedures to identify, recruit, and admit…

Best for: Education, Health & Human Services

Deadline: Oct 22, 2026
Award: Not stated
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative

NSF

In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of “Big Ideas,” 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment at the frontiers of science and engineering (see…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Oct 27, 2026
Award: Not stated
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4

Public Utilities Commission

The Digital Divide Grant Program (DDGP) will provide three grants for a total of $200,000. The DDGP is funded by fees collected from leases of state-owned property to wireless telecommunications service providers, pursuant to Government Code Section…

Best for: Disadvantaged Communities, Education, Housing

Deadline: Oct 30, 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

FAIR HOUSING INITIATIVES PROGRAM PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE

HUD

Congress amended the Fair Housing Act in 1988 to establish the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) to provide funding to entities to work alongside HUD to "prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices" 42 USC §3616a (a). Congress determined…

Best for: Law, Justice and Legal Services, Housing, Community Development

Deadline: Nov 2, 2026
Award: Up to $1,500,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Why this grant matches this directory

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative

HUD

Congress in 1988 established the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) with a purpose of providing funding to entities to work alongside HUD to "prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices" 42 USC § 3616a(a). FHIP provides funds to eligible…

Best for: Education, Housing, Community Development

Deadline: Nov 2, 2026
Award: Up to $2,500,000
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

U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:

NSF

The NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program aims to expand access to the compute required for AI-enabled scientific discovery and to transform the research, education, and training opportunities offered by institutions of higher education.…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Nov 4, 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

National Science Foundation Translation to Practice

NSF

The U.S. NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas – accelerating technology translation and development, fostering regional innovation and economic growth, and…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Nov 17, 2026
Award: Up to $2,000,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry

NSF

The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. These challenges are identified by K-12 students,…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Nov 18, 2026
Award: Not stated
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation

NSF

The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in the Nation's colleges and universities to aid student success to create a new generation of STEM discoverers for the national STEM enterprise. The program takes a…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Nov 20, 2026
Award: Up to $5,000,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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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 to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant…

Best for: Agriculture, Food Security, Rural Development

Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Award: Up to $10,000,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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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 extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food…

Best for: Agriculture, Food Security, Rural Development

Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Award: Up to $650,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

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 Health Service Act, Section 1001 (42 U.S.C. §300).This notice solicits applications for…

Best for: Health, Human Services, Education

Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
Award: Up to $22,000,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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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 (GEO). These awards are made for the procurement, conversion and/or upgrade, enhancement,…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

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 interactions among the Antarctic region and global systems. Improves understanding of the…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Jan 15, 2027
Award: Not stated
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Why this grant matches this directory

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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 agencies within the United States. It is responsible for the collection, acquisition,…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Jan 19, 2027
Award: Not stated
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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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 HUD-assisted housing. The RRP utilizes a simplified application process to promote local…

Best for: Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Environment

Deadline: Jan 25, 2027
Award: Up to $250,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Source evidence: Source category: Workforce Development

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Mid-Career Advancement

NSF

The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance theirresearch program and career trajectory. Mid-career scientists…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Award: Not stated
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program

NSF

The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program is designed to encourage development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training. The program seeks proposals that a) explore ways…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Mar 25, 2027
Award: Up to $1,000,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Expeditions in Computing

NSF

The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computer and information science and engineering ﬁelds has been remarkable, generating economic prosperity and enhancing the quality of life for people throughout the world. More than a decade…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Award: $15,000,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Why this grant matches this directory

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement

DOD-AMC

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Education, Equipment

Deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Award: Not stated
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Why this grant matches this directory

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education Innovation and Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS)

NSF

Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service ( CyberAI SFS ) program welcomes proposals that address AI and cybersecurity education and workforce…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Apr 5, 2027
Award: Up to $2,500,000
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Why this grant matches this directory

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science

NSF

The FAIROS Program seeks to support a broad range of transformative open science activities including but not limited to i.) Research, education, and socio-technical cyberinfrastructure development capacities that advance sustainable…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Apr 14, 2027
Award: Not stated
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Why this grant matches this directory

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Source evidence: Source category: Education

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork

NSF

Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that requires logistical support from the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP)and: Improves understanding of interactions among the…

Best for: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research

Deadline: Jun 1, 2027
Award: Not stated
Evidence: Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed

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Why this grant matches this directory

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Source evidence: Source category: Workforce Development

Original directory analysis

What the current california education landscape tells applicants

Opportunity composition

25 opportunities are California-specific and 47 are nationwide programs available without a captured California conflict. Federal sources represent the largest captured funder group.

Deadline pressure

13 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 47 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

Listings come from the official source URL retained on each grant record. 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. Nationwide grants are labeled separately from California-specific programs.

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 72 verified, relevant opportunities with confirmed nonprofit eligibility. 72 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. 47 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.

Education Grants for California Nonprofits

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