255 California Research Grants

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological explorations that h...

Grants of $6,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities and related social sciences disciplines, and from indepen...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities, for educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the development of a wid...

Grants to USA and Territories state educational agencies for educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research to provide interested individuals, as well as the general public, with reliable and valid information about education pra...

Grants to USA college graduates, young professionals, and graduate students for international exchange programs. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities for research, teaching, and learning in a wide range of disciplines. Program opportunities include teaching English abroad, creative arts research and s...

Grants to USA faculty at IHEs or individuals at nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research. A preliminary proposal must be submitted prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support community partnerships that will improve science-based management, to protect and restore the Long ...

Grants to California public and private entities for research related to the effects of climate change on the electricity system. Funding is intended for applied research and development projects. Eligible projects will prepare the energy sector to manage climate and weather-related challenges.

Grants to USA public and private entities for research projects on pregnancy prevention and family planning. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to reduce unplanned pregnancies with programs and activities that encourage reducing partners, using protect...

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations for research that focuses on the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on racial equality. A letter of intent and memorandum of understanding are required prior to applying. Funding is intended to explore the effects of the pandemic on minorities, specifically with regards to their...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies to develop new drugs for animals that may be used in minor species or for minor uses in major species. Applicants are advised that the required registrations may take up to six weeks to complete.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, government agencies, and for-profits for scientific research to develop vaccines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit a...

Grants to USA and Territories state-level government agencies for the preservation of endangered and threatened wildlife living on privately-owned lands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for management, research, monitoring, and outreach activities, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, public entities, private nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects that benefit women and girls. Funding is intended for projects to study relevant gender equity initiatives and to assess how effectively t...

Grants to USA and Territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve native animal populations and their natural habitats, including those of Native American traditional and cultural significance. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to...

In-kind grants of cloud computing resources to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofits, IHEs, government entities, or companies for projects that promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that align with at least one of four areas of interest: agriculture, climate ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at IHEs, research institutions, and biotechnology companies for medical research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the development of innovative therapies and interventions for epilepsy.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams associated with institutions for projects to improve the health and welfare of large companion animals, such as horses, llamas, and alpacas. Animal health research projects must be humane, hypothesis-driven, and of high scientific merit and potential i...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support research projects related to brain aneurysms. Eligible proposals may come from a wide range of disciplines, and multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Funding is intended specifically for research projects focused on reducing the number of ...

Grants to USA academics and professionals to participate in research and teaching in a broad range of disciplines. Funding will support work at qualifying institutions, research centers, and organizations throughout the world. Opportunities are open to university and college faculty and administrators, as well as artists, ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to researchers affiliated with USA qualified institutions for research in the field of pediatric oncology. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to increase the institution's capacity to conduct clinical research and trials. Priority is given to in...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit organizations, universities, medical centers, and companies for research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers for dementia and Alzheimer's disease research. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance the development of drugs for dementia and Alzheimer's disease and biomarker tools that aid in this process. This grant pro...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies for research on the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's and related dementias. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. ...

Fellowships to researchers affiliated with USA qualified institutions for research in the field of pediatric oncology. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for biomedical research to advance the prevention, cure, and treatment of pediatric cancer. Fellowship Awards are l...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and doctors at nonprofits, IHEs, medical centers, and companies for drug research. Funding is intended for the development of drugs in the pre-clinical candidate selection stage. Grants are available to develop therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, health professionals, and scientists for research on Alzheimer's disease. Funding will support basic, clinical, and/or non-traditional approaches to research. Funding is intended to advance original research related to the potential link between Alzheimer's disease and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and doctors employed by medical, academic, and research institutions for cancer research. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that advance understanding of the development, progression, and treatment o...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, state and local governments, Native American tribal organizations and governments, IHEs, and businesses for research related to housing assistance. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or longer to complete.

Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International scholars with an advanced degree to conduct research. Fellowships are intended for researchers with an interest in social science and humanities projects. The Funding Source has a special interest in those projects that demonstrate relevance to contemporary challenges. Interdi...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations to honor substantial contributions in the field of obesity. Recipients may be honored for work that furthers the basic science, prevention, and treatment of obesity. Eligible award areas include, but are not limited to, public policy, research, patient ...

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar with a significant body of work in the field of human resources. The purpose of this award is to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of human resources research. This award honors an individual for significant past and ongoing research contributions that i...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ornamental horticulture educational and research initiatives, focused primarily in North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean, New Zealand, and Australia. An LOI must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended for specific pr...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions and universities for adjustments to research projects due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist with new costs associated with adaptations or modifications to an original research plan as a...

Grant of up to $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International student, faculty member, research intern, or association management professional to conduct research addressing nonprofit membership and member-based association management. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent before submitting a full grant proposal....

In-kind grants of technology to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and businesses to support research related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to advance research and understanding about COVID-19 and to improve the ability to respond to the pandemic.

Grants to USA colleges and universities, research institutions, national laboratories, Federal agencies, private corporations or organizations, and individuals for education, research, and extension projects in the agricultural and food sciences. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding may be use...

Grants to USA nonprofits, including labor unions, community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, IHEs, and tribal and Native entities to support workforce health and safety training initiatives. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic and research institutions, private and nonprofit organizations, UN and governmental agencies, and private companies to address education needs during large-scale disruptions. Proposals that offer immediate responses, as well as preventative solutions are welcome. Please not...

Grants to USA scientists and doctors affiliated with institutions for cancer research. Grant funds may be used for project costs and salary support. Funding is intended to advance the careers of early-career researchers. Eligible areas of research include diagnosis, therapeutics, epidemiology and public health, cell biolog...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take at least nine weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the career development of faculty members in the early ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special district governments, businesses, IHEs, tribes, and school districts for housing-related research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or longer. Funding is intended to support the study of alternative methods fo...

Grants to USA IHEs for instrumentation and equipment to enhance minority participation in STEM research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase the number of STEM graduates, particularly those from minority populations.

Fellowships and grants to USA, Canada, and International medical professionals and scientists for biomedical research related to macular degeneration. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for research on the prevention, treatments, and cures of macular degeneration.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, biotechnology companies, foundations, government agencies, research institutes, and military-related institutions to support health research and human clinical trials. A letter of intent is required before submitting a full application. Specific approvals may be required by th...

Grants of $5,000 to USA institutions of higher education for research projects conducted by residents in eligible medical subject areas. Funding is intended to provide support for residents engaged in clinically relevant laboratory or clinical projects on topics such as pediatrics, spine, sports, shoulder, elbow, and other...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, state, local, and Native American tribal governments, small businesses, and school districts for research on children from families living in public housing properties. Required registrations may take four weeks or longer to complete.

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or team of scientists to recognize outstanding medical research accomplishments. Researchers eligible for nominations may be from any public or private organization or institution, including commercial or government entities. The purpose of this program is to acknowledge o...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA funding source member law schools, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations to address critical issues in the field of legal education. A Letter of Inquiry is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to understand the obstacles that inhibit access to law school...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to remote education during the early phase of their career. Strong candidates are known for service to the profession, leadership activities, contributions to advancing the field, and scholarly publications. Nominees should be forty ...

Grants to USA and Latin America nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible countries. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of education, democratic governance, and sustainable resource ma...