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Restorative Practices Grant Program

NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.


Funding Description

This grant, funded by a $7 million appropriation from the General Fund, aims to provide Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) the financial resources necessary to implement restorative practices effectively. The funding is intended to help LEAs adopt and integrate restorative approaches that align with the California Department of Education's (CDE) guidelines, strengthening efforts to reduce disciplinary actions, enhance student engagement, and improve school climate.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria This grant is open to LEAs in California, defined as a school district, charter school, or county office of education. To maximize the impact of this one-time grant award, funding priorities will be given to LEAs that currently have implemented restorative practices and planned to use the grant funds to expand, enhance, or sustain additional restorative practices best practices.
Other Eligibility Considerations While LEAs new to restorative practices may apply, these LEAs need to demonstrate commitment and capacity to implement restorative practices to ensure successful implementation and sustainability.
Eligible Grade Level(s) Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s) 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Funding

Legal Authority Section 120 of SB 114 (Ch. 48, Stats. 2023) - Uncodified
Source / Type State / Grant
State Fiscal Year 2025-26
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes 7810 / 8590
Total Available $7,000,000
Recipient Amount $100,000.00 maximum per LEA
Match Requirement No
Allocation Formula Unavailable

Important Dates

Date Application Available May 15, 2025
Due Date June 13, 2025
Expected Notification Date July 18, 2025

Additional Information

Application Request for Application Restorative Practices  [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r29/restopract.asp]
Background Unavailable
Fiscal Unavailable
Funding ResultsFunding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r29/restorpractfundres25.asp]
Other Unavailable

Contacts

Program Dr. Thomas Herman, 916-319-0914, rp@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal Dr. Thomas Herman, 916-319-0914, rp@cde.ca.gov
Division Whole Child Division
Last Modified: September 17, 2025
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