Michelson Spark Grant Recipients

A community based organization designed to save lives, by reducing violence and assisting in the personal development of high risk individuals, proven offenders, ex-felons, parolees and others who society disregards.

The official voice of California community college faculty in academic and professional matters with a commitment to equity, student learning and student success.

Dedicated to advancing the vitality and democratic purposes of undergraduate liberal education.

Working to end mass incarceration in California.

The nation’s only non-profit organization focused exclusively on supporting college students’ living expenses.

Launched by Michelle Obama to inspire every student to take charge of their future by completing an education past high school.

The official foundation supporting the mission of California State University Channel Islands. .

Providing education, scholarship, and service that are both accessible and transformative.

Enriching students' lives through globally informed, high-impact educational experiences.

An undergraduate college admission application that streamlines applications to 800+ member colleges and universities.

A welcoming and inclusive community where diverse students are supported to pursue and attain success.

Helping overcome legal obstacles to the sharing of knowledge and creativity to address the world’s most pressing challenges.

Helping homeless and housing unstable students achieve their educational goals.

A nonprofit dedicated to creating social and economic opportunity by connecting low-income families to affordable internet service and computers, and delivering digital skills trainings.

Provides career support to formerly incarcerated firefighters and those currently incarcerated in California’s Conservation Camps who are interested in careers in the Wildland and Forestry sector.

Breaking down systemic barriers and support the success of today’s students in their pursuit of education.

Conducts research to develop and promote policy solutions that address the college affordability crisis.

Redefining what it means to be a student-ready college, with a national movement centering #RealCollege students’ basic needs.

An innovation and research center advancing new ideas and solutions for justice reform.

Advancing student-centered public policies that promote affordability, accountability, and equity in higher education..

Improving the health of Californians