428 California Small Business Grants

428 Small Business Grants for California

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Opportunity for USA Leaders of Businesses and Organizations Working in the Health Field to Par...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations, and innovators working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 202108
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Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054
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Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop AI Models for Space Exploration

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and government organizations to develop large-scale AI models related to space exploration. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Selected re...

GrantWatch ID#: 226525
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Grants to California Theatre Companies and Individual Artists to Support Creative Theatre Proj...

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California theatre companies and individual artists for creative theatre projects. Eligible expenses include support of capacity-building, artistic projects, full-scale public performances, works by multiple artists, and operating costs o...

GrantWatch ID#: 181128
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Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/29/26

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Some program participants will qualify for a grant of $20,000. The program includes mentorship, strategy sessions led by experts, and opportunities for networking. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 220707
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Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Individuals for Agricultural ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic vitality. This gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185816
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Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator to Sc...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to scale their prototypes and bring them to market. Funding, mentorship, and other support will be provided to selected companies for innovative engineering and/or tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212946
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Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125
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Opportunity for USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Showcase Grid-Edge Technolo...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to showcase grid-edge technology solutions. Winners must attend an industry conference where they will present their solutions and have the opportunity to collaborate with ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 217001
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217574
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Grants to USA Food Producers in Multiple States to Mitigate the Financial Damage Caused by Nat...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

GrantWatch ID#: 225008
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Health Systems, IHEs, and Individuals for Research Proj...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health systems, IHEs, and qualifying individuals for large-scale research projects focused on nurse anesthesia policies. This funding program addresses two streams: one to research reimbursement...

GrantWatch ID#: 227635
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Rebates to California Non-Residential Entities for Water-Conserving Installations

Deadline: 05/01/26

Rebates to California non-residential water customers, including businesses and commercial facilities in eligible locations for improving water efficiency equipment. The rebate program is intended to reduce the use of potable water with the replacement or upgrade ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165101
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Activities ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921
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Grants to USA Judicial Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies for Ex...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299
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Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advoca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876
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Grants to USA Freelance Journalists to Research and Write Pieces of Investigative Journalism

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA freelance journalists to research and write pieces of investigative journalism. Funding is intended to conduct preliminary reporting that will lead to full investigations. Funding may be used for initial reporting trips and open-recor...

GrantWatch ID#: 208849
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Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Projects to...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and government organizations for projects to advance the understanding of the solar system. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to applying. This Heliop...

GrantWatch ID#: 222845
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Grants to California Artists, Nonprofits, CBOs, Businesses, and City Divisions for Cultural an...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, nonprofit and community-based organizations, businesses, and City divisions for cultural and arts activities in eligible locations. The purpose of this grant program is to foster partnerships between artists, art produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226618
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits and Canada Agencies to Com...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and Canada municipalities, territories, and provinces for community engagement activities that commemorate the Royal Canadian Legion's 100th anniversary. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227781
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Contracts for Services to USA Companies for Technical Support and Services for the US Army

Deadline: 05/01/26

Contracts for services to USA companies for technical support and professional services for the US Army. The contractor must provide management, IT, research and development, and/or management and advisory services. Services must be rendered either in the United S...

GrantWatch ID#: 228418

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, For-Profit, or IHE for Drug Treatment for Prisoners

Deadline: 05/04/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization or IHE for drug treatment services for incarcerated individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve substance use...

GrantWatch ID#: 152958

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, For-Profit, or IHE to for Youth Mentoring

Deadline: 05/04/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization or IHE to operate a national resource center for youth mentoring. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to run the resource cen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172002

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Job Training in Correctional Facilities

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for programs to reduce recidivism through education and job training for incarcerated individuals nearing their release dates. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202804

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Tribes for Alternative Justice Programs

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and Tribes, to create or improve alternative justice programs for justice-involved individuals with children. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 208433

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Early-Stage Businesses to Attend a Training Pro...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage businesses to attend a training program in business development and receive a monetary investment and in-kind support. Most awardees will be software or software-related companies. Participants will join a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225334

Opportunity for USA Individuals, Teams, and Organizations to Design Small Satellites with the ...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and organizations to design small satellites with the capability to inform forestry and agriculture decisions on the ground. Participating researchers and entrepreneurs should offer both hardware and software solutions to ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 227165

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Businesses in Eligible Locations for Economic Develop...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to California businesses in eligible locations for economic development support. This is a two-phase program. The first phase includes 40 hours of services from research experts to provide data and conclusions for each c...

GrantWatch ID#: 227832

Grants to California Agencies, Tribes, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Early-Stage Proje...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants to California government agencies, tribal entities, nonprofits, CBOs, for-profits, and IHEs for projects to expand access to high-quality housing throughout the state. Funding is intended for early-stage projects related to the planning, production, and dep...

GrantWatch ID#: 227400

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Animal Habitats

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribes, IHEs, and individuals to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180336

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Conservation a...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, Tribes, special districts, and educational institutions for conservation and wildlife projects in eligible locations. Funding supports two categories: Landscape Resilience projects that use nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 201000

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educat...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Advance E-Commerce Sustainability ...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International climate tech startups to participate in a contest to facilitate the environmental sustainability of a global e-commerce and technology company. Funding areas of interest include lower-carbon fuel solutions, waste opti...

GrantWatch ID#: 228079

Contract to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Driver Licensing Delay Research

Deadline: 05/07/26

Contract for services to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit, for-profit, government agency, or qualifying IHE to conduct research related to driver licensing delays. The selected contractor will determine relevant age-related factors, identify related liter...

GrantWatch ID#: 228548

Contract to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Aggressive Driving Research

Deadline: 05/07/26

Contract for services to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit, for-profit, government agency, or qualifying IHE to conduct research related to aggressive driving. The selected contractor will explore awareness and attitudes toward various laws related to aggr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228549

Contract to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Drunk Driving Technology Research

Deadline: 05/07/26

Contract for services to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit, for-profit, government agency, or qualifying IHE to conduct research related to alcohol-impaired driving prevention technologies. The selected contractor will review related literature; compile ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 228550

In-Kind Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Marketing Services

Deadline: 05/08/26

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, educational, and service organizations and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the...

GrantWatch ID#: 174265

Grants to California Nonprofits for Marketing and Sponsorship of Events

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for marketing and sponsorship of events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that will enhance the city's business community or improve its marketing capacities. Applications will also be accepted fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178902

Grants to USA Medical and Allied Health Professional Schools and Healthcare Entities to Improv...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to USA medical and allied health professional schools, healthcare institutions, professional organizations, medical education companies, and other healthcare entities to improve the education of health professionals related to migraines. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209017

Awards to California Small Businesses to Recognize Contributions to the Local Economy

Deadline: 05/08/26

Awards to California small businesses to recognize substantial contributions to the local economy. Eligible businesses align with the funding source's mission regarding leadership, employee relations, community impact, and innovation. Recipient awards may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220052

Grants to USA For-Profits and Academic Teams for Restorative Dentistry Solutions

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to USA for-profit organizations and academic teams for restorative dentistry solutions. Funding is intended for restorative dental systems that are mercury-free, including material and bonding or placement strategy. Applicants must choose from multiple trac...

GrantWatch ID#: 228342

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/10/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Opportunity for California Early-Stage Companies to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: 05/10/26

Opportunity for California early-stage companies in eligible regions to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive customized coaching, attend seminars and accelerator pitches, and have access to vendor perks. Applicants are chosen from a div...

GrantWatch ID#: 225326