We are pleased to announce the following changes, effective for our 2015 Grant Cycle:

Eligibility Criteria Expanded

Team members may teach in traditional public or charter schools, or in private schools that serve a majority (50% or above) free-and-reduced lunch qualifying students in the following California counties: Alameda, Marin, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz.

Deadline Extended By One Week

The LOI Deadline has been extended to November 17th, 2014 from November 10th.

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Important Dates

Oct 5 – Nov 14, 2023 LOIs Accepted for 2024 Grant Cycle (rolling submissions)
By mid-Dec 2023 Invitations to Apply Extended to Selected LOI Submissions
Spring 2024 LIGHT Awards Grants Made

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