520 California Grants for Individuals

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with qualified institutions for autism research involving humans and animals. Funding is intended to support multi-disciplinary teams of investigators experienced with both animal and human research to e...

Fellowships of up to $45,000 per year to California graduate students for research related to marine concerns. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for mentor-guided research that will address issues re...

Grants to California small businesses, corner stores, food donation programs, individuals, nonprofit organizations, cities, and counties for energy-efficient refrigerator systems in low-income communities. Funding is intended to improve access to nutritious food, inclu...

Awards of up to $15,000 to USA medical doctors, junior faculty members, residents, and other qualified individuals for research endeavors. Funding is intended to support research addressing the impact that programs for certification have on public health and national q...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, mutual benefit corporations, government agencies, tribes, local land managers, and private landowners in eligible regions for projects to prevent wildfires. Projects must fall into one of the following categories: Wildfire ...

Grants to California domestic, non-federal entities and individuals for novel environmental projects that benefit the agricultural industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the develo...

Grants of $5,000 and grants of $12,500 to California artists, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community groups for activities that support the traditional arts. Funding is intended for programs and projects that nurture cultural continuity through the learning and...

Grants to USA conservation groups, tribes, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for land conservation projects near military installations. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended to limit incompatible land ...

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to plan large-scale studies on developing equitable educational systems. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply...

Grants of up to $6,000 to California individual artists in eligible locations for project creation and career development. Funding is intended to keep artists in the city, attract new artists, and contribute to the city's economic and social well-being. Applicants must...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International software developers and companies for open-source projects and applications. Funding is intended for new and existing projects that include a technical component and add value to the XRPL ecosystem. The purpose of the program is...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, private organizations, journalists, government agencies, IHEs, and researchers for innovative ideas and projects that enhance the field of security and law. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior...

Grants of up to $10,000 to California artists and grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for performing and visual arts programs. Funding is intended to help local arts organizations and artists develop creative and innovative work. Eligib...

Grants to USA private organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, research organizations, and individuals for research projects related to livestock production. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to...

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend and wil...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists to mitigate the costs of attending a technical conference. Funding is intended to assist early-career professionals who are from groups underrepresented in technology, including women. Successful applicants w...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Black students at IHEs to defray the costs of attending a technical conference hosted by the funding source. Funding is intended to cover registration, travel, and accommodation expenses. Requests will be accepted from graduate ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students to assist with the costs of attending a technical conference hosted by the funding source. In addition to free registration, successful applicants will receive funding for travel and accommodations, inc...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students in the field of computer science for participation in workshops and conferences. In addition to free registration, recipients will receive funding for travel expenses and accommodations, inclu...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists to support participation in a professional symposium. Funding is intended to promote inclusion in the field by encouraging attendance among women and early-career professionals and students from groups underr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Black computer science students at IHEs to participate in a conference on a field-related topic. Successful applicants will receive free conference registration as well as funding to assist with travel and accommodations. Reques...

Opportunity for USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, researchers, startups, and students to participate in a contest to develop a method of assessing public opinion of law enforcement. The contest is intended to generate a more reliable and equit...

Opportunity for California start-up companies in eligible locations to participate in a program that promotes business growth and success. The program is intended to assist outstanding space tech teams that are struggling with issues related to civil, commercial, or mi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International female researchers for research projects related to cancers that affect women. Priority will be given to female researchers from underrepresented populations. Eligible research projects are those that advance knowledge on breast...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International innovators and teams to participate in a contest to decrease the negative impact of carbon on the atmosphere and oceans. The purpose of the competition is to assemble teams that would be mentored in their endeavors to demo...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research projects related to bleeding disorders. Eligible projects are those that support the funding source's goal to develop outcomes-related data. Applicants must be faculty members...

Opportunity for California entrepreneurs in eligible counties to participate in a business development program. The program is intended for businesses developing green technologies. Successful applicants will receive marketing and promotion opportunities, coaching, dis...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to environmental conservation. Funding is intended for research projects that will take action to conserve ecosystems and implement solutions to protect the life they contain from extinction. Pre-...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to the environment. Funding is intended for marine-focused research projects that aim to conserve marine ecosystems and protect the life they contain from extinction and further degradation. The r...

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators for collaborative environmental research studies. Funding is intended for research projects with the potential to yield substantial educational, environmental, and cultural benefits. Partnerships s...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with eligible research, governmental or non-governmental, and academic organizations and institutes for vaccine and immunology research. Areas of interest include a broad range of disciplines ...

Awards of $50,000 to young USA immigrant design professionals in recognition of superb early achievement. Project categories include digital, graphic, product, and social design. The funding source honors designers who have a strong track record of high-caliber and cre...

Prizes of $50,000 to USA immigrant biomedical scientists in honor of exceptional achievement early in their careers. Prize money is intended for young biomedical scientists associated with an academic institution or other organization. Eligible applicants have conducte...

Fellowships to USA women business owners in the hospitality industry for professional training and leadership development. Funding is intended to help women to expand their food and beverage businesses. Applicants must commit to attending all of the virtual classes. El...

Grants to USA and territories early-stage researchers affiliated with qualifying nonprofit institutions, research firms, and IHEs for projects related to early childhood education and care. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding...

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and territories individual artist entrepreneurs with spinal injuries for innovative projects. Funding is intended to support creative projects that have the potential to grow into a business that will improve the financial stability of the...

Competition for USA and Canada research teams to develop initiatives connecting sustainable nutrition to the health of the environment. Winning teams will receive $50,000 to carry out their projects and publicize their findings to lawmakers and the general public. Amon...

Grant of $9,000 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support innovative and impactful projects that study the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals to preserve and/or restore American films in which women had held significant creative roles. Films can date from any period of time, and the women's roles can include performer, producer, editor, d...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International teams of students and professionals for designing affordable energy-efficient housing in a pre-selected location in California. Eligible projects must incorporate equity and resilience in their designs. The purpose of this compe...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 25, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Fundin...

Grants to California women in eligible regions to pursue career training and educational opportunities. The purpose of funding is to provide adult women with the resources to pursue goals in professional advancement and higher education. Applicants must live and go to ...

Awards of $1,000 and an award of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for exceptional neurobiological research. The purpose of this program is to recognize research that has contributed to the advancement of the understanding of the nervous system and ...

Grants of $60,000 to USA researchers and policy thinkers affiliated with nonprofit IHEs and think tanks for policy analysis research projects. Funding is intended to support research and writing to prepare a book for publication. Eligible subject areas include military...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to recognize outstanding contributions to research in law, the humanities, theology, and social sciences. Nominees may work in a particular discipline or work in a cross-disciplinary manner. The prize winner must have ha...

Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended to support the education and development of competitive riders. Grant funds may also be requested for travel expenses. The purpose of this program is to educate, inspire, improve skill...

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for innovative and cutting-edge projects to further understanding of and treatment options for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The purpose of this program is to support high-risk and high-gain research that demonstrates out-of-...

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and Compact Free Associations nonprofit organizations, corporations, and individuals for research and development projects related to U.S. fisheries. An initial-stage proposal is required prior to the submission of the full prop...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA scientists, doctors, and nurses at USA-based universities, hospitals, and research institutions for research projects that address the long-term and immediate health needs of children born prematurely. Eligible research topics include gen...