Charitable GivingFebruary 2027

Raley’s Extra Credit Grants – Spring 2027

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Grants for K-12 Schools and Education Nonprofits Supporting Nutrition, Food Literacy, Food Security, Physical Activity, and Student Well-Being

Raley’s Extra Credit Grants provide funding to accredited K-12 schools and education-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the health and well-being of students. The program supports initiatives focused on nutrition education, food literacy, food insecurity, physical activity, and other needs affecting students’ overall health and happiness.

Raley’s accepts Extra Credit Grant applications during designated spring and fall funding cycles. The Spring 2027 cycle has been announced, with application dates still pending. The previous spring cycle closed February 28, making this an important opportunity for organizations to begin preparing for the anticipated February 2027 deadline.

Organization: Raley’s Family of Stores / The Raley’s Companies
Support Type: Education and school grants
Geographic Focus: Communities served by Raley’s Family of Stores in Northern California and Northern Nevada
Funding Amount: Varies; no published minimum or maximum
Spring 2027 Deadline: February 2027 anticipated; exact date to be announced

About the Funder

Raley’s Family of Stores is part of The Raley’s Companies and operates grocery stores across Northern California and Northern Nevada under brands including Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, and Raley’s O-N-E Market.

Community giving is a longstanding part of the company’s work, with Raley’s directing support toward programs that improve food access, nutrition, wellness, and community health.

Extra Credit Grants are Raley’s dedicated funding opportunity for schools and education-focused nonprofit organizations.

What This Program Supports

Raley’s Extra Credit Grants support programs that:

Promote Nutrition Education
Programs that help students understand nutrition and develop healthy eating habits.

Build Food Literacy
Initiatives that teach young people about food, nutrition, and making informed food choices.

Address Food Insecurity
Programs that help ensure children have access to nutritious food.

Encourage Physical Activity
Initiatives that get students moving and encourage healthy, active lifestyles.

Support Student Safety & Well-Being
Raley’s also prioritizes programs that feed children, address students’ physical safety, or directly support their mental and emotional well-being.

The company notes that its criteria remain flexible so that funding can respond to changing needs among schools, students, and communities.

Eligible Organizations

Extra Credit Grants are designed for:

  • Accredited K-12 public schools
  • Accredited K-12 charter schools
  • Accredited K-12 private schools
  • Education-focused nonprofit organizations and programs

Applicants and funded programs should operate within communities served by Raley’s Family of Stores in Northern California and Northern Nevada.

Raley’s Family of Stores includes:

  • Raley’s
  • Bel Air
  • Nob Hill Foods
  • Raley’s O-N-E Market

Applicants should confirm that their school or program falls within the company’s current geographic footprint before applying.

Funding Amounts

Raley’s does not publish a minimum or maximum grant request for Extra Credit Grants.

Awards are determined based on factors including:

  • Size and scope of the proposed project
  • Program needs
  • Anticipated student and community impact

This flexibility allows organizations to develop requests based on the actual needs and scope of their proposed programs rather than fitting projects into a predetermined grant amount.

Examples of Potential Projects

Strong projects may include:

  • School nutrition education
  • Student gardens and food education
  • Food literacy programs
  • Healthy eating initiatives
  • Programs addressing childhood food insecurity
  • Physical activity and wellness programs
  • Student mental and emotional wellness initiatives
  • Programs supporting student physical safety
  • Other projects directly improving students’ overall health and well-being

Spring 2027 Timeline

📅 Spring 2027 Cycle: Confirmed
📅 Application Opening: To be announced
📅 Deadline: February 2027 anticipated; exact date pending

For reference, the Spring 2026 cycle ran January 12–February 28, 2026, with funding decisions announced in April.

Applicants interested in the Spring 2027 cycle should begin preparing their project plans and monitor Raley’s for the official application window.

Raley’s also typically offers a separate Extra Credit Grant cycle in the fall.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through The Raley’s Companies community giving system during an open Extra Credit Grant cycle.

Applicants should be prepared to clearly describe:

  • The student population being served
  • The need being addressed
  • Proposed activities
  • How the project supports student health and well-being
  • Expected outcomes and impact
  • Requested funding and project costs

Projects that directly demonstrate how funding will improve the health, nutrition, safety, or well-being of students are particularly aligned with the program.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://www.raleys.com/giving/extra-credit-grants

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

Raley’s Extra Credit Grants are particularly relevant for schools and education nonprofits in Northern California and Northern Nevada that:

  • Serve K-12 students
  • Provide nutrition or food literacy education
  • Address childhood food insecurity
  • Promote physical activity
  • Support student mental or emotional health
  • Address student safety and well-being
  • Have a clearly defined program with measurable student impact

The lack of a fixed minimum or maximum award also gives applicants flexibility to develop a funding request appropriate to the scale of their project.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Next Cycle: Spring 2027
Expected Deadline: February 2027; exact date TBA
Application Frequency: Spring and fall cycles
Funding Amount: Varies; no published minimum or maximum
Geographic Focus: Raley’s communities in Northern California and Northern Nevada
Best Suited For: Accredited K-12 schools and education nonprofits with programs improving nutrition, food security, physical activity, safety, or student well-being

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