Michelson Spark Grants

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..

Engaging institutions to work together, share best practices, and advocate for policies that support foster youth in higher education.

An inclusive and collaborative regional broadband consortium employing a community-driven process to assess and close the broadband gaps that exist in communities across the LA region.

At the forefront of the movement to ensure that children and families in low-income communities have the digital resources they need to thrive and realize their full potential in their communities.

Addressing social, racial, and economic inequities in California through justice-centered advocacy, grassroots partnerships, and civic engagement.

Informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research.

A nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.

Increasing the rate at which underrepresented students access and complete post-secondary education.

A member organization working to democratize access to knowledge through enabling the open sharing of research outputs and educational materials.

A nonprofit organization ensuring that all young people have the financial information and resources necessary to find an affordable path to and through college.

Enabling incarcerated individuals to earn a bachelors degree.

A global leader in education and scholarship with 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students studying communication, journalism, public diplomacy, and public relations.

An independent, non-partisan group that stands up to powerful interests in support of consumers.

A higher education program that gives students the rare and powerful opportunity to write for a real audience.