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California STEM Initiative Grants
About This Grant
STEM education initiative grants for CA to expand science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs in K-12 and postsecondary institutions.
Grant Summary
California STEM Initiative Grants is a California Department of Education grant providing $10K to $250K for k12 school, school district, charter. Applications are due 2026-08-15 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$10K–$250K
2026-08-15
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for California STEM Initiative Grants from California Department of Education, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to California Department of Education before the deadline.
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California STEM Initiative Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the California STEM Initiative Grants?
California STEM Initiative Grants is offered by California Department of Education and is generally open to k12 school, school district, charter, after school. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the California STEM Initiative Grants provide?
California STEM Initiative Grants provides between $10K and $250K per award from California Department of Education. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the California STEM Initiative Grants deadline?
Applications for California STEM Initiative Grants are due 2026-08-15 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, California Department of Education, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the California STEM Initiative Grants?
To apply for California STEM Initiative Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from California Department of Education.