California Community Foundation Education Grants

Awards up to $150,000 to Los Angeles County K-5 programs

  • 02/28/14

Available Funds/Award: $50,000 to $150,000

Opens: Aug. 26, 2013

Proposals Due: Feb. 2014

Final Applications Due: March 2014

Winners Chosen: June 2014

Recurring? Annually

Granting Organization: California Community Foundation Grants

Description: California Community Foundation Grants “In its competitive grantmaking in education, CCF’s goal is to address disparities in student achievement by increasing performance in math and literacy for low-income, minority and English learner students, from preK-5th grade, across Los Angeles County.”

Requirements: Send a letter of intent and fill out an application.

Eligibility: Nonprofit schools and charitable organizations that serve Los Angeles County residents

Application Link: https://www.calfund.org/page.aspx?pid=1194

Additional Information Link: https://www.calfund.org/page.aspx?pid=773

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