194 California Grants for Secondary Education

194 Secondary Education Grants for California

Discover grants and funding opportunities for secondary education at public, private, religious, and charter high schools, and school districts. Funding supports grades 9–12, educational programs and student outcomes.

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Grants to Oregon and California Extracurricular Programs for Middle School Youth to Enhance Pr...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Oregon and California extracurricular programs in eligible regions to enhance organizational capacity and quality. Funding is intended to benefit programs that serve youth in middle school and that promote success for rural youth, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 134336
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Projects to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible regions to benefit children and youth. Eligible projects are innovative and enhance the quality of life for local children. The goal of the funding source is to provide for unmet...

GrantWatch ID#: 143400
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Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in History Education

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. The purpose of the program is to recognize exceptional performance in the teaching of history at the K–12 level. One teacher from each state...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada PreK-9 Educators for Purchases and Maintenance of...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $200 and in-kind grants of pet store discounts to USA and Canada PreK-9 educators to purchase and care for animals in the classroom setting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of acquiring guinea pigs, lizards, hamsters, fish, and other small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160107
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Awards to USA K-12 Educators for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards to USA educators for creative projects that enhance student learning. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. This program is open to principals, teachers, classified staff, and paraprofessionals in K-12 private and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178562
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Opportunity for USA Teams of Youth and Adults to Join a Leadership Development Program

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210195
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Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122
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Opportunity for USA Students to Join a Competition to Improve the World

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA students to join a competition to improve the world. Students from grades five to eight are invited to submit original innovative proposals. Entry topics include robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate tech. Finalists...

GrantWatch ID#: 227258
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Increase Access to Green Spaces

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, churches, public schools, and qualifying IHEs for initiatives to increase access to green spaces in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support specific green-space...

GrantWatch ID#: 228377
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Encourage Continued Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, secondary schools, and school districts to encourage individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue their education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 167545
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Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas th...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Youth Development Programs, Education, and Community Suppo...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general core support and programming focused on youth development and education, including in-school and out-of school programs, vocational education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175740
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities i...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177319
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Awards to USA Teachers in Multiple States to Recognize Excellence in Science Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Texas elementary, middle, and high school teachers in eligible areas to recognize excellence in science education. Funding is intended to reward the work of schools and instructors creating unique learning strateg...

GrantWatch ID#: 184712
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Awards to USA Teachers at Public High Schools to Recognize Outstanding Performance in Skilled ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to USA teachers of skilled trades at public high schools for outstanding performance in their profession. Eligible applicants are school faculty members in areas such as construction, plumbing, carpentry, and transportation mechanics. The purpose of the awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 186059
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Overseas Language Programs for Youth

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or public or private institution of higher education to provide foreign language programs for youth aged 15 to 18. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187296
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Award to a USA or Canada English Teacher to Recognize Teaching Excellence

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA or Canada English language arts teacher to honor teaching excellence. The award is intended to recognize a teacher of grades 6-8 who has inspired and motivated students and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The winning teacher will be honored at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200300
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Scholarships and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals to Pursue Careers in Secondary School Scie...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Scholarships and in-kind support to USA individuals to pursue careers as secondary school science educators. The program is intended for recent graduates pursuing a career teaching high school chemistry. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, room and b...

GrantWatch ID#: 202881
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Scholarships to USA Individuals for Career Development in Chemistry Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Scholarships and in-kind support to USA individuals to pursue careers as secondary science educators. The program is intended for individuals currently working in a professional field related to chemistry. Scholarships are intended to help applicants pursue a mast...

GrantWatch ID#: 202882
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Applicants should address the issues emphasized in the Foundation's mission statement. Funding is intended to support projects in a variety of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210228
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Educational Institutions, and Unions to Red...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, educational institutions, and unions for community projects to reduce air pollution in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including energy efficiency, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227201
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Grants to USA Immediate Family Members of Fallen Military Members to Support Their Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA immediate family members of fallen military members to support their education. Funding is intended for educational fees for the spouses and children of fallen military members and government employees, including for grades K-12, higher education, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227436
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Events to Connect People

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, arts councils, schools, IHEs, libraries, and tribal governments for public events and activities that promote community cohesiveness. Funding is intended for projects that connect people with societal d...

GrantWatch ID#: 228626

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Grants to California Local Educational Agencies for Educational Programs to Benefit Migratory ...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to California local educational agencies for educational programs to benefit migratory children. The purpose of the program is to assist PreK-12 students who have experienced educational disruption, health issues, language and cultural barriers, social excl...

GrantWatch ID#: 168796

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 05/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for senior...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Youth Arts Programming

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California arts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to provide meaningful arts participation for youth. These grants aim to offer local community youth, ages 0-25, access to quality arts experiences and educational o...

GrantWatch ID#: 220431

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Postsecondary Education and Career Support

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and secondary schools to offer assistance and resources to individuals pursuing higher education opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 169558

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Schools to Support Adult Postsecondary Education

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, secondary schools, and agencies to assist adults in achieving postsecondary education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve the financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228560

Grants to California Schools and Organizations for Educational Projects Serving Children

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California schools and youth-serving organizations in eligible locations for educational enrichment projects. Funding is intended to support engaging learning experiences and projects that work to narrow the achievement gap. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 153502

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Provide Food to Children from Low-Incom...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, camps, and schools to provide food to children from low-income backgrounds during school breaks. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180074

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofit Organizations for Volunteer Community Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations for volunteer community projects. Funding is intended to support projects that emphasize volunteerism, community giving, and environmental responsibility, including activities that benefit parks, support yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 216661

Prizes to California High School Seniors for Essays on Jewish Historical Contributions

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for California high school seniors to participate in a prize competition to research and write about Jewish contributions to the state and the nation. Competition participants will explore Jewish history and impact in select themes and develop essays a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228216

Grants to USA Small and Rural LEAs to Support Programs to Improve Student Achievement

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to USA small and rural LEAs to support programs to improve student achievement. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide LEAs with financial assistance so they can carry out eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 228561

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, School Districts, and IHEs for Resear...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, school districts, and IHEs for research programs related to substance abuse education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204378

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit for a High School Foreign Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to run a high school-level foreign exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a one-semester exchange of high school ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228325

Grants to USA State Agencies to Provide Schools with Food Preparation Equipment

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA and territories state agencies to provide schools with food preparation equipment. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist schools with implementing or expanding their food ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228643

Grants to California Schools, Local Governments, and Nonprofits for Green Schoolyards

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to California school campuses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to create environmentally friendly schoolyards in eligible locations. Schoolyard projects should include the installation of natural features, landscaping, planting of trees, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222400

Awards to Recognize USA High School Teachers for Law-Related Educational Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to honor and recognize USA teachers in private and public high schools for contributions to the field of law-related education. Awards will be presented to eligible teachers who have developed educational programs that expanded student understanding of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180153

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematics Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for noteworthy contributions in mathematics education. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to mathematicians for lasting impacts and improvements in educational outcomes for pre-college st...

GrantWatch ID#: 219942

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173782

Grants to USA High School Teachers to Support Chemistry Education at the High School Level

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $1,800 to USA and territories high school teachers to promote chemistry education. Funding is intended to enhance classroom learning through student-conducted field studies, instructional materials, lab supplies and equipment, and professional deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 201354

Grants to USA K-12 School Staff and Parent Organizations for Memorial Activities Commemorating...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA K-12 school administrators, staff, teachers, and parent organizations to organize and carry out memorial activities commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11. Funding is intended for student-led volunteer activities, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 228809

Grants to USA Teachers and Educators to Enhance K-12 Meteorology Education

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $750 to USA teachers, groups, individuals, and program directors to enhance K-12 science and meteorology learning. Funding is intended to enable teachers and educators to attend conferences, purchase equipment, materials, and supplies, and expand p...

GrantWatch ID#: 169429

Grants to USA Organizations and LEAs to Incentivize Improvement in High-Need Schools

Deadline: 06/09/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, SEAs, LEAs, and agencies to incentivize school improvement in high-need schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve student out...

GrantWatch ID#: 228572

Grants to USA LEAs, Nonprofits, and Consortia for High-Quality Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/09/26 LOI Date: 05/08/26

Grants to USA LEAs, nonprofit organizations, and consortia thereof for high-quality literacy programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop and implement literacy programs from birth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228573

Grants to USA State and County Farm Bureaus for K-12 Student Agricultural Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. The intent is to build capacity by funding items th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180971

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to California Schools for Programming Related to Plant Nutrition and Agriculture

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $1,200 to California schools for programming related to plant nutrition and agriculture. Eligible projects are those that utilize school gardens to educate students on the importance of fertilizer and its application, encourage gardening experiments and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177532