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 |
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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 |
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Source / Type | State / Grant |
State Fiscal Year | 2023-24 |
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 |
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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] |
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Background | Unavailable |
Fiscal | Unavailable |
Other | Unavailable |
Contacts
Program | Dr. Thomas Herman, 916-319-0914, rp@cde.ca.gov |
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Fiscal | Ariadna Jimenez, 916-319-0914, rp@cde.ca.gov |
Division | Whole Child Division |
Last Modified:
May 15, 2025
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