2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity
Published: September 29, 2025
Application Due Date: November 24, 2025
Contact Information: Funding@CaliforniaVolunteers.CA.GOV
Grant Description
California Volunteers, Office of the Governor is now accepting applications for the 2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps funding opportunity. 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.
Eligible Applicants
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/.
Program Goals
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).
Required Pre-Registration to Submit an Application
Applicants are required to complete a Pre-Registration form by November 20, 2025. Applicants must submit this form to submit an application.
Application Deadline
All application components must be received by Monday, November 24, 2025. See Application Instructions for submission guidelines.
Application Documents
The following documents are required to complete an application:
Technical Assistance Opportunities
California Volunteers is hosting the following technical assistance webinars for applicants to answer questions about the funding opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to participate in these sessions. The webinars will be recorded and available on-demand once they have been convened.
October 16 Questions & Answers Webinar Recording
November 6 Question & Answers Webinar Recording (Password H7A$y#p^)
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions received by email will be collected and answered on a Frequently Asked Questions document posted below.
