Charles Lafitte Foundation | California

Overview

Invests in innovation, creativity, and experiential learning for students. Strong alignment with hands-on STEM, physical computing, and maker education. Prefers programs with direct student impact.

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Grant Award Amount

Varies

Eligibility

K–12 public and private schools
Classroom teachers applying directly
Nonprofit organizations supporting K–12 education

Application Due Date

By inquiry; no fixed public deadline, see charleslafitte.org/grants/ for process

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