An estimated $1.8 million in ARP funds will be granted through our Tutoring Matters initiative, with individual awards of up to $188,000.
Cohort 2025
- Campbell Union High School District
- José Valdés Math Foundation
- Step Up Tutoring
Cohort 2024
- Alpha Public Schools
- Reading Partners Silicon Valley
- Study Smart Tutors Inc. in partnership with Campbell Union High School District
- Santa Clara County Office of Education in partnership with Bay Area Tutoring Association
Cohort 2023
- Alpha Public Schools
- Elevate Tutoring
- Santa Clara County Office of Education in partnership with Bay Area Tutoring Association
Tutoring Matters Spring 2025 Grant Opportunity
The San José Public Library Foundation is excited to announce a six–month Tutoring Matters Spring 2025 grant opportunity designed to:
• Expand existing 1:1 or small-group tutoring programs providing high-impact, high-dosage academic support to San José students in grades 4-12, especially those from underserved communities such as English learners, homeless or foster youth, or from racial and ethnic communities experiencing achievement gaps.
• Offset the impact of learning loss caused by the pandemic and other factors.
• Increase academic success for students who are at risk of falling behind.
Awards will range from $30,000 to $55,000. If your organization can benefit from extra funds to enhance existing tutoring between January 2025 and June 2025, we encourage you to apply!
Grant Timeline
• October 7, 2024 – October 18, 2024: Application window
• November 2024: Awards announced
• December 2024: Funds dispersed
• January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025: Grant period
• March/April 2025: Interim check-in and site visit
• July 31, 2025: Final report on objectives and other metrics due
Who Can Apply
We invite applications from Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) who meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Serve San José students from traditionally underserved communities, including low-income neighborhoods and those facing significant academic challenges.
- Ensure that low-income families are not charged participation fees.
- Implement strong data collection practices to assess student growth and academic progress.
- Have clear methods to collect and report student demographic, academic performance, and parent satisfaction data.
Priority will be given to organizations and programs that:
Are new applicants to SJ Learns/Tutoring Matters or have not received funding in the past two years.
Have staff trained in trauma-informed and culturally competent practices, equipped to serve high-need students.
Provide regular communication with parents and teachers regarding student progress.
Demonstrate alignment with the National Student Support Accelerator’s model elements of high-impact tutoring linked below.
view hereEligible Funds Usage
All funds must be spent by June 30, 2025, with a final report due by July 31, 2025.
Applicants will submit a grant budget and narrative detailing how the funds will be allocated across the following three key categories and any relevant partners.
- Programmatic Costs – Service delivery expenses
- Indirect Costs – Administrative and overhead costs (capped at 15%)
- Sub-Grants/Sub-Contracts – For collaborating organizations (if applicable)
Bonus points for applicants who can provide a 1:1 matching contribution!
To access this and other opportunities once they have opened, register for an account at the San Jose Public Library Foundation’s Grant Portal if you do not already have one.
Grant Application Info Session Dates
• Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 2:30-3:30pm
• Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 10-11am
• Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 12-1pm
Questions?
Email sjlearnsgrants@sjplf.org . We are here to support you!
