California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant
🏛 Department of Fish and Wildlife (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California school districts, direct-funded charter schools, and county offices of education (COEs) serving grades 6–12.
Applicants must currently serve students in these grades. Rural and urban applicants compete separately, with 25% of funding reserved for rural grantees.
Applicants may submit only one application per lead agency. Schools must propose services for both general student populations and health disparity populations, with at least 20% of budget directed to health disparity engagement strategies.
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Program description
The CalNASP grant is awarded to 12-20 new schools each fiscal year. (July 1-June 30). The grant pays for a starter archery equipment kit so new schools can start the program in their PE classes. The kit includes: Twelve Genesis compound bows, five bulls-eye targets, one arrow-resistant net, one or two bow racks, five dozen arrows and an equipment maintenance kit. To be awarded the grant, schools cannot already be affiliated with NASP. They must fill out the grant application and submit a Grant Criterion. A Grant Criterion is a letter from the school’s proposed Archery Instructor detailing how NASP will be integrated into their curriculum and the potential impact it will have on students. Grant applications and Criterion must be submitted by 7/30 each year. Grant awardees will be announced by 9/15, with equipment being purchased and distributed by 12/15. After grant awardees are announced, awarding schools must have all proposed NASP instructors complete NASP national training (provided for free up and down California). Once a school has a trained instructor and their equipment kit, the school can start teaching NASP curriculum.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Charter School
- County Government
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Intent to Submit (ITS) form
- Project budget with itemized costs
- Evidence of serving grades 6–12 (enrollment verification)
- Health disparity engagement strategies and timeline
- General population tobacco-prevention activities
- Organizational capacity documentation
Program contact
- 📧 Grace.Vierra@Wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-708-8517
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 25 | 17 | 68% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
California school districts, direct-funded charter schools, and county offices of education serving grades 6–12.
How much funding is available and how is it calculated?
Funding is $18 per student for the three-year cycle. Maximum award is $750,000; minimum is $75,000.
What must applicants propose?
Services for general student populations plus strategies for engaging health disparity populations. At least 20% of budget must target health disparity engagement.
When is the deadline and how do I apply?
Intent to Submit form due by January 23, 2026. Full applications submitted online through TUPE GEMS.
What is the grant period?
July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 (three-year cycle).
💡 Tips for applicants
- Submit your Intent to Submit form early. Technical issues often occur near deadlines on TUPE GEMS.
- Calculate your funding amount carefully using the $18-per-student formula based on 2024–25 enrollment data.
- Budget at least 80% for student services (general and health disparity). Don't shortchange the 20% health disparity minimum.
- Attend the live TA webinar or review the recording. Grant writers often miss program nuances without this guidance.
- Review the CDE TPYE RFA web page and TUPE GEMS frequently for updated Q&A documents before submitting.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants underestimate the 20% health disparity requirement or fail to document specific strategies. Budgets exceeding $750,000 or falling below $75,000 are rejected immediately. Intent to Submit forms submitted late prevent full application submission.
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