These foundations have a track record of funding education work in California, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Live programs funding education in California that your nonprofit can apply to now.
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PFMC Community Health Grants (Spring/Fall grant cycles)
Primary care accessSpecialty care access / donated surgeriesOral health+6 more
Who can apply: Non-profit, health-related organizations and programs operating in PFMC's service area (primarily North San Francisco Bay Area counties and San Diego County). Projects should enhance availability or quality of health services for underserved, uninsured or low-income populations. Specific eligibility details or required documentation are not provided on the posted grant summaries.
Bird educationHabitat educationEnvironmental education+1 more
Who can apply: Schools and educators/teachers with a clear, thoughtful plan focused on community and student education. Eligible expenses include gear and tools, educational resources, field-trip transportation, direct project expenses, research supplies, and materials.
Water qualityWatershed protectionWater stewardship+6 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3), fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), governmental or tribal entity, and demonstrate capacity and a strong track record of community-based water quality stewardship. Projects must benefit surface water quality in an eligible watershed. Grants to individuals, for-profit businesses, general operating support, and projects outside listed watersheds are ineligible.
Water qualityWatershed protectionWater stewardship+6 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3), fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), governmental or tribal entity, or eligible nonprofit university entity. Applicants must demonstrate capacity and a strong track record of community-based water quality stewardship. Projects must benefit surface water quality in an eligible watershed. General operating support, grants to individuals or for-profit businesses, and projects outside the listed watersheds are ineligible.
Who can apply: The program is identified as an AAOF priority award area. Detailed eligibility and award amounts were not provided in the scraped content.
EducationEducational attainmentDaily-life knowledge+2 more
Who can apply: Organizations must have a presence in Kern County, benefit women and/or girls in Kern County, comply with Kern Community Foundation eligibility guidelines, be registered on the Online Grants Platform, and have a Silver or higher GuideStar transparency rating. Spring 2025 WGF grantees may not apply for WGF 2026 funding, and prior grantees with outstanding reports must complete them before applying.
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