87 California Grants for Veterans

Scholarships of $2,500 to USA active military personnel and veterans studying in STEM degree programs for tuition and course-related expenses. Eligible uses of funds include books, fees, equipment, and supplies. Funding is intended to assist second- and third-year stud...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative projects that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restoring or...

Awards of $10,000 to USA young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize their accomplishments despite the challenges of military family life. Awardees will be honored for extracurricular activity, leadership, volunteering, scholarship, and other criteria. In ad...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, and associations for projects to benefit and serve individuals affected by spinal cord diseases and injuries, including veterans. Funding is intended for projects that have the potential t...

Grants to USA local government units for activities to prevent and reduce violence and crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs in areas that include drug treatment and enforce...

Awards to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands businesses, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to recognize their outstanding impact, innovations, and contributions to increasing the country's global competitiveness. Awards are intended to celebrate excellen...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to employ volunteers for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for housing projects that benefit military veterans in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support rehabilitation or new construction of permanent supportive multi-family housing. While consideration will be ...

Competition for USA students to create an item showing appreciation to military veterans. The competition is for youth ages 4-12; the challenge is to design a three-dimensional model of a wearable pin for veterans of any US military service branch. Pins will be handed ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona, Texas, California, Utah, North Carolina, Florida, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities that enhance the lives of children and adult...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists to attend a workshop at a craft school in Maine. The opportunity is open to artists from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds working in the field of ceramics. The workshop will take place during the summer of 2...

Grants to California local governments to improve housing availability for low- and moderate-income families. Funding is intended for a range of activities related to community development and housing. The purpose of the program is to encourage cities and counties to a...

Opportunity for USA military service members, veterans, and civilians to participate in a professional development program to further their work in enhancing the quality of life of veterans and military families. Selected participants will attend sessions on military t...

Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military, veterans, and their immediate family members to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are give...

Opportunity for USA and India companies to develop satellite-tracking technologies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop algorithms with the ability to track objects that are trying to eva...

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit and non-profit organizations, IHEs, biotech companies, and federal government organizations working in collaborative teams for research related to glioblastomas. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete r...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for arts projects to benefit military service members, veterans, and their families. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to decarbonize low-to-moderate-income housing in New York. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting their applications. Participants will be guided in busine...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and educa...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada individuals who have suffered severe injuries for adaptive equipment and expenses related to their recovery. Funding is intended for individuals who have been injured while participating in sports activities, veterans injured w...

Scholarships of up to $4,000 and an award of $5,000 to USA family members of bomb disposal experts to attain higher education or trade or vocational training. Funding is intended to allow military family members to achieve their education goals by reducing the financia...

Grants to USA Military Members and Veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. The ...

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. Applicants mu...

Grants and in-kind marketing services to USA nonprofit organizations for creative and innovative programs designed to benefit military service members and their families. Funding is intended for applicants working to enhance the quality of life for veterans, individual...

Grants to California and Michigan nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Grants are intended to support a wide range of activities, including those related to health, education, culture, science, and general welfare. Priority is given to orga...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research studies focused on epilepsy. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support transformative projects by established and early-...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects related to epilepsy prevention, therapy, and treatments. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The goal of the program is to encourage young researchers to develop independent stud...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, businesses, and researchers for manufacturing technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that offer potential for advancemen...

Scholarships to USA family members of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Scholarships are available for tutoring, private school, and higher education. Eligible applicants are dependants and spouses of military service members and first r...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and early-career researchers affiliated with qualifying nonprofits, government agencies, or institutions for innovative projects in psychology. Funding is intended to support education, intervention, and resear...

Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Examples ...

In-kind grants of up to $8,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, veterans' organizations, and schools to reduce costs associated with building a greenhouse. Funding is intended to increase fresh produce in underserved communities that lack food security. Applicants will ...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for stat residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including culture, conservation, sports, economic opportunity, animal rescue, fitness and health, public...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support services that address the medical needs of veterans. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for treatments and programs for service-related physical and mental injuries. Fo...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for humanities programs related to wars and conflicts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to support the study...

Financial assistance to USA and Canada individuals and families with low incomes. Types of assistance include financial support to offset emergency expenses or to cover the cost of regular monthly bills. Funding is intended for workers and households that are bordering...

Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...

Grants to USA veteran and military families in multiple states for financial assistance in purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist eligible families in covering the costs associated with the closing process. The funding source will assist with negotiating ...

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding for sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program is to ...

Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities to participate in a program to develop skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive training and mentoring as well as travel and lodging. Pro...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities. Focus areas include education and workforce development, financial literacy, small businesses, environment, clean energy, and disaster relief. Applicants in priority loca...

In-kind grants of specially adapted custom housing to USA veterans to accommodate severe injuries they sustained while in service to the country. The opportunity provides custom homes to injured veterans so they may live in a safe and barrier-free environment. The goal...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA veterans and service members with service-related disabilities to help with housing needs. Grant funds may be requested for home modifications to meet the needs of the veteran or service member or for assistance with the first purchase of...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA active-duty service members and their families for financial assistance. Funding is intended to help these individuals in facing financial constraints related to military injury or activity. The grants are paid directly to the creditor(s) ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA qualifying military veterans and military spouses to cover unexpected expenses. Funding is intended to allow veterans and their spouses to complete postsecondary education programs and succeed in a competitive job market. Funding is also i...

Grants to USA military service members and veterans with disabilities who require special housing adaptations. Individuals may be entitled to a grant for the construction or purchase of an adapted home, or for the modification of an existing home to accommodate a disab...

Reimbursement grants of up to $1,000 to USA individuals, organizations, churches, nursing homes, and government agencies for the installation of equipment that will help people with disabilities. Funding is intended for equipment that is clearly related to a specific m...

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, includ...

In-kind grants of donated goods and services to USA organizations for distribution programs to support homeless, low-income, at-risk, and disabled veterans. The types of donated goods vary but will include vital necessities like health and hygiene products, articles of...