Funding available to California educators, schools and districts — including programs run by California state agencies and national opportunities open to applicants in California.
5 California-specific · 120 national programs open to California
This scholarship supports graduating seniors from John F. Kennedy High School in La Palma, California, who plan to attend a post-secondary institution full-time.
Amount
$2,000 each
Eligibility
Students
Coverage
California — John F. Kennedy High School, La Palma
Palo Alto Partners in Education provides Innovation Grants to teachers and staff in the Palo Alto Unified School District to support new ideas and collaboration in teaching methods.
Amount
Up to $3,000 for individual projects; up to $15,000 for collaborative projects. Preliminary approval required for applications exceeding these guidelines.
How many funding programs are available in California?
We currently list 5 programs specifically for California applicants, plus 120 national programs open to applicants in California. The list is verified against official sources on an ongoing basis.
Are there grants specifically for California schools?
Yes. California-specific programs currently listed include Mojave Environmental Education Consortium — EE/STEM Mini Grants, JFK High School Scholarship Foundation — General Scholarships, New Haven Schools Foundation — Scholarship Program and 2 more. These are shown separately from national programs below.
What is the next funding deadline affecting California?
The soonest deadline is NSHSS Healthcare Heroes 2027 — Closes in 3 days. See the upcoming deadlines section for more.
Who can apply for funding in California?
It depends on the program. Some accept applications from individual teachers, others only from schools, districts or nonprofits. Use the "Who's applying" filter below, and check each listing's eligibility section before applying.
