2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity

At a glance

2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity is a closed California state grant opportunity from CA Volunteers (State of California). The application deadline was November 24, 2025. Applicant types listed as eligible include other legal entity. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Sep 30, 2025Posted
Nov 24, 2025Application deadline

Opened: Sep 30, 2025
Close date: Nov 24, 2025
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal and State
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: Three years
Expected award announcement: Week of Jan 12, 2026
Letter of intent: Required
Latest change note: Incorrect deadline; edited to 11/24/25. Not 11/24/26.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Other Legal Entity

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Institutions of higher education as defined in 2 CFR §200.1 that propose to operate solely within California are eligible to apply. All applicants must have active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Public colleges & universities
Private colleges & universities

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

College Corps is a Governor’s Initiative administered by California Volunteers and GO-Serve in partnership with California colleges and universities with a strong commitment to civic and community engagement. Successful applicants will receive state funds and an allotment of College Corps fellow slots to build the next generation of civic leaders, engaging college students from all backgrounds in meaningful paid service.

Description

In support of addressing California’s critical challenges, College Corps has three primary goals: Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility. Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt. Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities (e.g., K-12 education, food insecurity, climate action).

Program page on the agency site ↗

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–2658 applications · 36 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Program contact (as published)

funding@cv.ca.gov
1-916-323-7646

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Other Legal Entity. It adds: “Institutions of higher education as defined in 2 CFR §200.1 that propose to operate solely within California are eligible to apply. All applicants must have active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How do I apply for “2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity”?

Applications go directly to CA Volunteers, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

Other open California state opportunities, matched on agency, categories and wording.

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