480 California Small Business Grants

480 Small Business Grants for California

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

Deadline: 05/17/26

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
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Grants to California Entities for Public Events that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to California individuals, groups, nonprofit organizations, and business entities for the organization of public events to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events that utilize volunteers and that focus on th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180208
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Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects to Monitor Fores...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to California government agencies, IHEs, special purpose districts, tribes, for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners for projects to monitor the efficacy of various natural resource protection steps. Applicants are advised t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205187
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Grants to USA Healthcare Institutions and Medical Schools for Cancer Treatment Training

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to USA healthcare institutions, medical schools, medical education companies, and other eligible entities to train healthcare workers in the treatment and management of specific cancers. Funding is intended to share successful practice models, address educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221019
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect the Elderly

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for research related to preventing the mistreatment and abuse of seniors. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180545
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Private Entities to Strengthen the Wood P...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, businesses, and other private entities for activities to preserve local forests. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of research and development, forest-related work...

GrantWatch ID#: 203351
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
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Grants to USA Healthcare Institutions for Education on a New Rheumatologic Treatment

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants to USA healthcare institutions and medical education companies to educate health professionals on a new rheumatologic treatment. Funding is intended to provide data and an understanding of the different aspects of this new treatment, and how it will change ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228317
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Grants and Loans to California Agencies and Entities to Upgrade Boating Facilities and Marinas

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants and loans to California government agencies and private entities for projects that improve boating facilities and marinas. Funding is intended to support repairs and enhancements of boat launching ramps and boarding floats, as well as associated parking are...

GrantWatch ID#: 197533
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Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/22/26

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 to USA Native-Led Arts Organizations and Businesses for General Operating Support

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of $55,000 to USA and territories Native-led arts organizations, artist collectives, and businesses for general operating support. Funding is intended to support Native arts and cultural organizations to strengthen their missions, foster growth, and increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 221638
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Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 05/23/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, School Districts, and IHEs for Resear...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, school districts, and IHEs for research programs related to substance abuse education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204378

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Research Education Programs Rela...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research education programs related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance the profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 215841

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to USA Medical Schools and Healthcare Entities for Alopecia Education

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA medical and allied health professional schools, healthcare institutions, and other healthcare entities to improve the education of health professionals related to alopecia. Funding is intended to develop and deliver an educational program that addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 228347

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364

Opportunity for USA Manufacturers to Collaborate with Federal Laboratories

Deadline: 05/27/26

Opportunity for USA manufacturers to collaborate with federal laboratories. Selected applicants will receive access to facilities and staff. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to applying. The program is intended to expand the use of high-performance com...

GrantWatch ID#: 228884

Grants to USA Physician Assistants for to Promote Health Care in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 213711

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, an...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for the research and development of devices for disorders of the nervous system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 216508

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Companies to Join an AI Pitch Competition

Deadline: 05/28/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International companies to participate in a pitch competition related to artificial intelligence and real-world challenges. Focus areas include health, education, robotics, and sustainability. Successful applicants will pitch an in...

GrantWatch ID#: 228082

Grants to California Small Businesses and Nonprofits to Improve Facility Accessibility

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California small businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve accessibility. Funding is intended for specialist inspections as well as the purchase of equipment, fixtures, and certain accessible furniture. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 204697

Grants to California Storefront Businesses in Eligible Regions to Offset the Cost of Vandalism...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to California storefront businesses in eligible regions to offset the cost of vandalism-related repairs. Funding is intended to support expenses incurred by damage or destruction to small businesses, including broken locks, etching on windows, broken doors...

GrantWatch ID#: 215289

Grants to California Businesses for Research and Funding Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to California businesses for research and funding projects in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an intake form and attend a meeting before applying. Funding is intended for increasing access to good jobs in underserved communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226507

Grants to California Companies and Agencies to Lower Emissions in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California businesses and government agencies to lower emission levels in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that power zero-emission stationary agricultural pumps. Tier 3 and newer ag engines are eligible to apply for funding. Infrastr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213897

Grants to California Businesses and Agencies to Promote the Use of Alternative Fuels

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California businesses and government agencies to promote the use of alternative fuels in eligible locations. Funding is intended for infrastructure projects that help to lower emissions. Eligible project types are non-residential electric charging statio...

GrantWatch ID#: 213898

Grants to California Businesses and Agencies to Upgrade Vehicle Fleets

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California businesses and government agencies to replace and upgrade on-road and off-road vehicles. Funding is intended to replace diesel vehicles and fleets with cleaner models. For off-road projects only small fleets, as defined by ARB's Off-Road Regul...

GrantWatch ID#: 213900

Grants to California School Districts and Private Transportation Providers to Reduce Bus Fleet...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California school districts and private transportation providers in eligible locations to reduce emissions from bus fleets. Funding is intended for projects that help school districts modernize their school bus fleets by upgrading to cleaner technologies...

GrantWatch ID#: 213902

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Startups to Participate in a Pi...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and startups to participate in a pitch competition and to receive access to knowledge, networks, and capital. Participants will go through a multi-stage process during which selected startups will attend G...

GrantWatch ID#: 220035

Grants to USA Researchers for Research Projects to Benefit the Horticultural Industry

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA researchers for research projects to benefit the horticultural industry. Funding is intended to support studies that address issues in the greenhouse, nursery, landscape, and retail industry, with focus placed on the production, propagation, marketin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221094

Grants to California Agricultural Operations in Eligible Regions for Projects to Improve Soil ...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California agricultural operations in eligible regions for projects to improve soil health. The purpose of the program is to encourage local farmers and ranchers to adopt improved resource management practices and advance climate change goals. Projects m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226153

Grants to California Individuals and Businesses for Equipment Replacements

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California individuals and business owners for environmentally friendly equipment replacements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the replacement of a small tractor or combustion Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) with a zero-emission UTV. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228390

Grants to USA Agencies, Organizations, and IHEs in Multiple States for Marine Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA local and tribal government entities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs in multiple states and territories for marine debris management projects in eligible locations. The purpose of the funding program is to support the removal of aba...

GrantWatch ID#: 228441

Grants to California Organizations, Schools, Property Owners, and Agencies for Projects to Imp...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations, schools, property owners, and agencies in eligible regions to improve air quality. Funding is intended for low-cost projects that will result in reduced truck and car vehicle emissions, or result in a reduction i...

GrantWatch ID#: 148635

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Educator Development

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educator development. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, which may take several weeks. Funding is intended for programming that will support effective school princip...

GrantWatch ID#: 203331

Grants and In-Kind Resources to USA Black-Owned Businesses to Foster Business Development

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind resources to USA Black-owned businesses to foster business development. Priority will be given to new businesses that have been in operation for less than five years. In addition to the monetary award, successful businesses will recei...

GrantWatch ID#: 203714

Opportunity for USA Businesswomen to Participate in a Pitch Competition

Deadline: 06/01/26

Opportunity for USA women who own and operate businesses to participate in a pitch competition. Finalists will receive coaching and will be invited to present their projects to business innovators for a chance to win cash and special prize packages. Participants w...

GrantWatch ID#: 204295

Opportunity for USA Women Entrepreneurs to Pitch Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221045

Grants to USA Minority Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Business Growth and Expansion

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228639

Grants to USA Agencies and Organizations for Justice-Related Forensic Research

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for criminal justice-related research and development projects in forensic science. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 150902

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Correctional Facilities Research...

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for research studies related to improvements in correctional facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 212973

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Organizations for Forensic Science System Research

Deadline: 06/02/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research to improve the forensic science system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218619

Grants to USA Agencies and Organizations to Improve Forensic Laboratory Protocols

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and tribes for research projects to improve laboratory policies and protocols. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 169947

Grants to USA Agencies and Organizations for Research on Reducing Violence in Schools

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and IHEs for research related to reducing violence in schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 188089

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Companies, and Institutions for Forest Management Tech Development

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, companies, research institutions, and partnerships to develop and implement technology solutions to challenges in forest management. Funding is intended for innovations related to forest health, infrastructure and supply chai...

GrantWatch ID#: 228644

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Improve Access to Local Food Products

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 171588

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop and Promote Local Agriculture

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit corporations, agricultural businesses and cooperatives, local government agencies, Tribal governments, and food councils to develop local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180493

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Producers for Local Food Economy Projects

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and agricultural producers for collaborative projects to develop the local food economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 197203