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Education Foundation for California Schools Grants is sponsored by The Education Foundation for California Schools (created by SchoolsFirst FCU and the Orange County Department of Education). This foundation provides financial assistance to teachers in California public and private schools through grants that help fund innovative programs designed to encourage students to learn and excel in core subjects.
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County Superintendent of Schools Foundation created by SchoolsFirst and OCDE announces $280,000 in teacher grants Ian Hanigan February 10, 2026 A nonprofit founded by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education recently announced the distribution of more than $280,000 in grants to California educators to support innovative classroom strategies in core academic subjects.
The Education Foundation for California Schools annually awards grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to teachers from kindergarten through community college. The idea is to fund new or expanded instructional projects in areas like language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages.
This year, the foundation awarded 95 grants statewide, supporting educators in 45 school districts across 12 counties throughout Northern and Southern California. Forty-six grants went to teachers in Orange County. The funds may be used to purchase instructional materials or equipment or to develop new or expanded classroom programs in core subjects, officials said.
“For more than two decades, the teacher grant program has celebrated the passion and innovation of California’s educators,” said Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and executive director of the Education Foundation.
“These grants help educators teach in meaningful ways by bringing new educational resources into the classroom and expanding learning opportunities for their students. ” Orange County grant recipients represent schools and districts across the county, including Anaheim, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Fullerton and Cypress.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California public and private school teachers from kindergarten to community college. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Education Foundation for California Schools Grants is funded by The Education Foundation for California Schools (created by SchoolsFirst FCU and the Orange County Department of Education). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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