Funding Description
California Indian education centers serve as educational resource centers to American Indian students, parents, and public schools in American Indian communities. The centers assist in improving academic achievement and lowering dropout rates among American Indian students at all grade levels, as well as encourage students to continue education beyond high school.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Nonprofit organizations, other organizations or agencies
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| Required Eligibility Criteria |
Only Tribal Groups or Incorporated American Indian Associations may apply for this funding. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult
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| Eligible Age Level(s) |
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
Legal Authority - Program Authority: California Education Code, Article 6, commencing with 33380 Fiscal Authority: Senate Bill 101 Budget Act of 2025, 6100-151-0001
Fiscal Authority: Budget Act of 2025, 6100-151-0001
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| Source / Type |
State / Grant
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| State Fiscal Year |
2025-26
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
7810 / 8590
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| Total Available |
$5,330,000
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| Recipient Amount |
Base Funding Level: $75,000
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| Match Requirement |
No
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| Allocation Formula |
In 2019, the California Department of Education (CDE) funded applicants at a maximum of $200,000 based on a needs assessment, pupil population, pupil academic performance, and the local economic base. Additional funds made available are distributed proportionately.
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Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
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| Due Date |
Unavailable
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| Expected Notification Date |
Unavailable
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Additional Information
| Application |
Unavailable |
| Background |
American Indian [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ai/] |
| Fiscal |
Unavailable |
| Funding Results | Funding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r8/aiec25results.asp] |
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| Other |
This is the second year of a five-year grant cycle. Applicants have already been selected for this grant. |
Contacts
| Program |
Amber Jade Tyner, 916-319-0506, ATyner@cde.ca.gov
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| Fiscal |
Christina An, 916-324-2955, CAn@cde.ca.gov
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| Division |
Student Achievement and Support Division, 916-324-2955 (phone), 916-319-0961 (fax)
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Last Modified:
December 1, 2025
