Funding Opportunities
K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12 SWP) | California | Forward Education
California's K12 Strong Workforce Program funds CTE expansion at high schools through regional partnerships with community colleges. The 2026 cycle...
Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) | California | Forward Education
California's CTEIG provides funding to districts to develop, maintain, and expand CTE programs aligned to in-demand industry sectors. The next...
21st Century Community Learning Centers California – Cohort 16 | California | Forward Education
California's 21st CCLC program funds after-school and summer enrichment centers at high-need schools. Cohort 16 is expected to open in...
After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program | California | Forward Education
California's ASES Program funds after-school programs at elementary and middle schools across the state. Schools serving low-income communities can use...
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) | California | Forward Education
California's ELO-P provides formula funding to districts to extend learning time beyond the regular school day for TK-6 students. Districts...
FIRST Team Grant Opportunities | California | Forward Education
FIRST's team grants page lists live sponsor grants ($500-$5,000 per team) all year - Boston Scientific's FRC grant is open...
NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545) | California | Forward Education
NSF's new STEM K-12 program consolidated its K-12 education funding into one door - proposals are accepted anytime, with awards...
Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants | California | Forward Education
Lowe's Gable Grants fund skilled-trades education at scale - up to $1 million over five years.
