The Antibias Education Grant Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for California local educational agencies (LEAs) that want to prevent and eliminate racism and bias in public schools. LEAs include school districts, county offices of education, and charter school networks. Applicants must demonstrate a need for additional antibias education and training. Funds support professional development and resources addressing bias based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, and other protected characteristics.
Grants range from $75,000 to $200,000 per LEA. No cost-sharing is required. Funds are available for expenditure through the 2025–26 fiscal year. Geographic scope is limited to California public schools only.
This grant is for California local educational agencies (LEAs) that want to prevent and eliminate racism and bias in public schools. LEAs include school districts, county offices of education, and charter school networks. Applicants must demonstrate a need for additional antibias education and training. Funds support professional development and resources addressing bias based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, and other protected characteristics.
Grants range from $75,000 to $200,000 per LEA. No cost-sharing is required. Funds are available for expenditure through the 2025–26 fiscal year. Geographic scope is limited to California public schools only.
Program description
Assembly Bill 130 Chapter 44 Section 157 of the 2021–22 California State Budget and AB 181 Section 138 of the 2022–23 California State Budget established the Antibias Education Grant Program. A sum of $20,000,000 was appropriated from the General Fund to the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI). The purpose of the Antibias Education Grant Program is to prevent, address, and eliminate racism and bias in all California public schools, and making all public schools inclusive and supportive of all people. The SSPI shall award a minimum of 100 grants to local educational agencies (LEAs). An LEA shall not receive a grant under this subdivision of less than $75,000 and no more than $200,000. These funds are available for expenditure or encumbrance through the 2025–26 fiscal year. The California Department of Education is seeking applications from LEAs which demonstrate a need for additional antibias education and training. An Antibias Education Grant shall be used for training and resources to prevent and address bias or prejudice toward any group of people based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, language, or any actual or perceived characteristic listed in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code. Emphasis shall be on preventing anti-Semitism and bias or prejudice toward groups, including, but not limited to, African Americans, Asian-Pacific Islanders, Latinos, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning youth.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California local educational agencies (LEAs) that want to prevent and eliminate racism and bias in public schools. LEAs include school districts, county offices of education, and charter school networks. Applicants must demonstrate a need for additional antibias education and training. Funds support professional development and resources addressing bias based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, and other protected characteristics.
Grants range from $75,000 to $200,000 per LEA. No cost-sharing is required. Funds are available for expenditure through the 2025–26 fiscal year. Geographic scope is limited to California public schools only.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 antibiasgrants@cde.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-323-6440
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 135 | 75 | 56% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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