561 California Small Business Grants

561 Small Business Grants for California

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Grants to USA Organic Farmers for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA agricultural producers for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to assist organic farm operations that are struggling to recover from natural disasters, such as floods, extreme weather, and wildfires, which can be challenging...

GrantWatch ID#: 205662
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Lottery Gambling Research

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for large-scale research projects related to lottery gambling. Funding is intended to support implementation-focused, practical research projects that can translate into responsible gamb...

GrantWatch ID#: 228520
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Agreement for a USA LEA, SEA, Agency, Nonprofit, IHE, or For-Profit to Operate an Accessible V...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA freely associated state, local and state educational agency, institution of higher education, public agency, nonprofit, for-profit, or Tribe to operate a center for creating accessible video content for students with disabilities. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 229047
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Grants to USA Entities to Expand Internet Services in Rural Areas

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to increase the availability of internet services in rural communities throughout the country. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 179033
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Reduce Marin...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

GrantWatch ID#: 203403
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Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Individuals for Studies Related to Agriculture and Animals

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA IHEs, laboratories, federal agencies, research institutions, for-profit organizations, and individuals for studies and programs that address issues related to agriculture and animals. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 203943
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Grant to a USA IHE, Business, Agency, or Individual for Agricultural Research Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grant to a USA IHE, business, agency, or individual for research projects related to agricultural production. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative work among disciplines, including genet...

GrantWatch ID#: 229019
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Cultivate a Stro...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and academic organizations for programs to advance STEM education and professional development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 151207
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Business Development in Non-Urban Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167073
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Individuals and Businesses for Pumpout and ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, individuals, tribal governments, and private businesses that operate boating facilities to support the installation and operation of pumpout and dump stations. Funding is intended for the pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175841
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Individuals, and Private Businesses to Ensu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, tribal governments, and private businesses for capital projects to ensure proper sewage disposal. Funding is intended for applicants operating marinas and boating facilities. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 176098
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Grants to California Restaurants and Caterers for Business Resilience and Growth

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California restaurants to strengthen business operations. Funding is intended for kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, employee training, and addressing unexpected hardships. The purpose of funding is to help independent restaurants and caterers build...

GrantWatch ID#: 195406
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Grants to California Organizations and Businesses to Promote Local Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California organizations and businesses to promote local events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the development of events and programs, especially those that include collaborations between multiple businesses. Eligible activities ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 199439
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Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Support Rural Small Businesses

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants and loans to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribes to promote the growth and development of small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several week...

GrantWatch ID#: 200169
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Opportunity for USA Small Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive grant funding, courses and workshops, networking opportunities, coaching, and sales support. The goal of the four-month program is to improve online sa...

GrantWatch ID#: 204035
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Grants to California Nonprofit and Tribal Entities for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit entities and tribally designated housing entities for capital improvements in housing projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Improvements can include street, road, and bridge constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219895
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribal Entities for Housing Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities for housing development projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Funding is in the form of long-term loans for rehabilitation, new construction, and conversion of non-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219896
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Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...

GrantWatch ID#: 223213
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Grants to California Cultural Resource Management Entities, State Park Staff, Researchers, Stu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California scholars, private and governmental cultural resource management entities, state park staff, and researchers, students, and faculty at IHEs for historical and prehistoric research within the Colorado Desert District parks and surrounding area. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226397
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists associated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and health systems to conduct research projects. Funding is intended for nurses currently enrolled in doctoral programs to conduct mentored research...

GrantWatch ID#: 227638
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Government Healt...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico individual investigators, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government-owned health entities for research related to nurse anesthesia. Funding is intended to support large and impactful investigations. Eligible costs i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227639
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, For-Profits, Health Systems, and IHEs to Increase Di...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health systems, and IHEs to increase diversity in the nurse anesthesiologist workforce. Funding is intended for a wide range of costs including equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 227640
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Early-Career Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico early-career nurse anesthesiologists to conduct research. Funding is intended for people who received their certification within the past five years to conduct rigorous investigations addressing specific questions. The awarded investi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227641
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Fellowships to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs for Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships of up to $75,000 to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs who have recently completed a PhD program for anesthesiology research. Funding is intended to support early-career CRNAs in pursuing a career that includes research and to open the door for future funding f...

GrantWatch ID#: 227642
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Opportunity for USA Individuals and Teams to Utilize Open Data to Improve Medical Care

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, organizations, institutions, and corporations to utilize open data to improve care for specific medical conditions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Through this competition...

GrantWatch ID#: 229942
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Entrepreneurs to Expand Their Business

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA and Canada entrepreneurs to expand their business. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before applying. Eligible applicants live with developmental or intellectual disabilities and are aged 16 or older. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229983
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and For-Profits for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations for initiatives to benefit society. Eligible topics of interest include health, education, climate action, technology, and social equity. Particular emphasis should be placed on environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 229714

Opportunity for USA Business Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/03/26

Opportunity for USA startup businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program to develop innovative clean technologies. The program is intended for technologies that address zero-emissions transportation, clean energy, and circular ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203494

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Research to Advance Treatment for Childr...

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for new research to advance medical treatment for children and pregnant women. Applicants must complete required registrations before submitting a full gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 192420

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Research Projects Addressing Transportation

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to USA small businesses for the research and development of projects addressing transportation issues. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that have commercialization potential with direct relevance to...

GrantWatch ID#: 229715

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Rural Health Services Research

Deadline: 07/08/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or faith-based entity, institution of higher education, health research organization, foundation, or tribal entity to improve health services in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 151765

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Publicize Research on Rural Health Care

Deadline: 07/08/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, governmental agency, for-profit organization, IHE, tribe, or hospital to disseminate and publicize research on rural health services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to 1 month t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176130

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, and Agencies for Rural SUD Programs

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations for programs addressing substance abuse. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 190162

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Technical Support to Rural Healthcare Programs

Deadline: 07/08/26

Cooperative Agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, for-profit, tribe, faith-based organization, IHE, agency, or hospital to improve rural health care. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a month to finalize. The program is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 192966

Grants to USA Entities for Substance Abuse Treatment Services in Rural Regions

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, public entities, tribes, tribal organizations, and IHEs for substance abuse treatment and recovery services in rural regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 213355

Agreements to USA Entities for Technology Solutions to Rural Medical Provider Retention

Deadline: 07/08/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Tribal governments and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for technology-oriented solutions to retaining medical providers in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215538

Grants to USA Native Artistic Performers to Support Productions

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of $30,000 to USA Native artists and Native-led arts organizations and collectives to support their productions. Mid-career artists may apply. Funding is intended for individuals who are actively involved in the creation of a live production. Examples of pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216348

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Special consideration will be given to applicants seeking to implement a new idea that has not been piloted in the past...

GrantWatch ID#: 167241

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Health Disparities Related to Lupus

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, school districts, and tribes to promote health equity related to lupus. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 183029

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to start-up funding, participants will receive a deeper understanding of their customers, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 201090

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for a Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Support Cent...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit, government agency, or tribe to create a support center for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finaliz...

GrantWatch ID#: 202222

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and For-Profits to Enhance Pediatric Healthcare

Deadline: 07/10/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and tribal organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and IHEs to enhance pediatric primary healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The p...

GrantWatch ID#: 202332

Grants to USA and Canada Investigators for Veterinary Research

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada research teams and investigators affiliated with private or public entities, including government agencies, IHEs, and veterinary clinics and hospitals, for research related to veterinary care. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 203210

Awards to International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Advancing Inclusivity

Deadline: 07/10/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, government agencies, businesses, and individuals to recognize achievements in advancing inclusivity. The purpose of the program is to recognize those who have made significant contributions to a mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203311

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Manufacturers for Glass Recycling Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, materials recovery facilities, and manufacturers for recycling projects. Funding is intended for educational projects and pilot projects related to the recycling of glass products. The pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209452

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Contest Related to...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a contest related to the oceanic environment. Awards will be given to entries that demonstrate solutions and initiatives to protect marine life. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation...

GrantWatch ID#: 214464

Grants to USA Businesses to Provide Support for Critical Financial Expenses

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $1,000 USD to USA businesses to provide support for critical financial expenses. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in addressing challenges, problems, and emergencies and may be used for a range of expenses that include, but are not limited to,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221234

Grant to a California Entity for Projects to Assess the Impacts of Energy Retrofits

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grant to a California public or private entity for projects to assess the impacts of energy retrofit technologies. Funding is intended to support an applied research project to determine how retrofit measures impact air quality, cost savings, heat resilience, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 228446

Agreements to USA Entities to Connect Families to Community Health Services

Deadline: 07/10/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, IHEs, for-profits, and schools to develop systems to connect expectant and young families to health services. Applicants are advised that the required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 230051