990 California Grants for Individuals

990 Individual 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 Artists, Designers, Architects, Arts Organizations, Nonprofits, and CBOs to Crea...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories artists, designers, architects, arts organizations, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to create, restore, and install public murals. Eligible projects must be produced for installation on or within public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213836
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Grants to USA Professional Dancers for Support in Facing Financial Challenges Caused by Unexpe...

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by unexpected circumstances. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essential needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210
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Grants to USA Doctoral Candidates for Research Related to STEM Education Policy

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA doctoral candidates for research related to STEM practice. Grantees will receive funding as well as the opportunity to attend research and training conferences. Funding is intended for professional development and high-level research on STEM-related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175917
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Grants to USA IHE Faculty, Researchers, and Scholars for Research Projects on Education

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA IHE faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and scholars for research projects related to education. Funding is intended to build research capacity and advance knowledge in education and STEM education and lear...

GrantWatch ID#: 181934
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Scholarships to USA Undergraduate and Graduate Students for Speech-Language Studies

Deadline: 05/20/26

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA senior undergraduate students and graduate students to pursue full-time studies in speech, language, and hearing disorders. Funding is intended to be used for education-related costs, such as tuition, books, and living expenses. Schol...

GrantWatch ID#: 195175
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, IHEs, and Institutions for Research Rela...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, and institutions for research addressing health. Funding is intended for preventative research related to nutrition, healthy food, and complementary and natural medicine. Eligible uses of funds include sa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205956
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Fellowships to USA Independent Scholars and Researchers to Conduct Archival Research on Underr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA and territories independent scholars and researchers to conduct archival research on underrepresented American craft types. Funding is intended to support craft research, to disseminate the findings, and to put a spotlight on typically...

GrantWatch ID#: 211393
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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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Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080
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Grant to a USA Early-Career Researcher for Studies Related to the Human Microbiome

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grant of $50,000 to a USA early-career researcher for studies related to the human microbiome. Eligible applicants are those with an advanced degree who are conducting research at a US institution. Funding is intended to support ongoing or new research studies in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190840
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Research Institutions for Projects on...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent researchers and nonprofit research institutions for research projects addressing practical problems related to the internet. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 204882
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators for Neurointerventional Su...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with eligible institutions for initial studies related to neurointerventional surgery. Funding is available to MDs, DOs, and PhDs to carry out the first stages of resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 219022
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Opportunity for USA and International Faculty and Individuals at MSIs to Participate in a Chal...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Opportunity for USA and territories faculty and individuals at Minority Serving Institutions to participate in a challenge to address scientific and societal concerns presented by the funding source. Funding is intended to generate research and development in area...

GrantWatch ID#: 220663
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs for Brain-Related Research Studies

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs affiliated with eligible institutions for initial brain-related research studies. Funding is intended for studies in the areas of stroke research, arteriovenous malformations, and aneurysms. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 221815
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams for studies related to early childhood education. The purpose of funding is to further the understanding of the education of children from birth to age eight, using the principles of Froebelia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226773
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Fellowship Opportunity for USA Graduate Students Researching Organic Chemistry

Deadline: 05/22/26

Fellowship opportunity for USA graduate students researching organic chemistry. Eligible applicants are senior graduate students whose primary focus is in the synthetic organic chemistry field and associated topics. Fellowships include an award for the awardee's e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228174

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 05/24/26

Grants to USA and territories individuals, organizations, groups, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and tribes for initiatives to enhance local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that will have a positive impact on animals, people, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228763

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Published Writers for Stories About the Environment

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International published writers for engaging stories related to the environment. The purpose of funding is to shed light on climate change issues in order to effect policy changes. Eligible topics of interest include extreme weather adap...

GrantWatch ID#: 228289

Grants to California Artists and Arts Organizations in Eligible Regions for Professional Devel...

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California artists and arts organizations in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help applicants grow their businesses, advance their abilities in the arts, and increase their professional capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205186

Opportunity for USA Artists to Create Public Works of Art for a University Building

Deadline: 05/26/26

Opportunity for USA artists and artist teams to create public works of art for a new university building in Rhode Island. Finalists will receive an honorarium to develop their proposals. The proposed artwork should reflect the purpose of the building in question, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228825

Grants to USA and Israel Doctoral Students to Conduct Short-Term Scientific Research Abroad

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA and Israel PhD students to offset travel expenses related to conducting short-term scientific research abroad. Funding is intended to support supervised research in an accredited institution of higher education or nonprofit research institution that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177361

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Social Sciences and Humanities Scholars Affiliate...

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD social sciences and humanities scholars affiliated with universities for research projects related to shrinking and abandoned cities around the world. Eligible expenses include a stipend, child support, travel, equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 225803

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Preeclampsia

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-stage investigators and researchers for studies related to preeclampsia. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for research that addresses he...

GrantWatch ID#: 213150

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, Universities, and Research Institutes f...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars for Research in the Historical Hum...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars to pursue research projects in a wide range of topics related to the field of historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. For scholarship pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225799

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators for Research to Improve the Health of Pregnant Women,...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with institutions for research to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. Priority will be given to proposals addressing health equity and preterm birth. All proposals must have a direct link...

GrantWatch ID#: 186155

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Art Students and Emerging Artists for Career Developm...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198351

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Performing Arts Professionals for Professional D...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International performing arts professionals for professional development. The program is intended for individuals involved in the management of performing arts professionals, with particular attention paid to applicants from develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 209695

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Earth Research

Deadline: 05/29/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, academic institutions, organizations, and professional societies in recognition of outstanding research contributions related to understanding the Earth. Awards are intended to honor research conducted using ae...

GrantWatch ID#: 228567

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Recognize Mastery in Marketing Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $250 and an award of $500 to USA, Canada, and International instructors to recognize mastery in marketing education. Eligible educators should demonstrate excellence in teaching practice, innovation in curriculum design, and a strong teaching philosophy....

GrantWatch ID#: 147596

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Instructors to Recognize Outstanding Accomplishments ...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $250 and an award of $500 to USA, Canada, and International instructors at academic institutions to recognize outstanding accomplishments in marketing education. Eligible innovations include a singular and specific task, drill, initiative, coursework, te...

GrantWatch ID#: 147597

Grants to USA Women to Pursue Advanced Degrees and Courses of Study

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA women to pursue advanced degrees and courses of study. Funding is intended to benefit women who seek to rejoin the workforce, pursue professional advancement, and change their field of employment. Eligible fields of study include, but...

GrantWatch ID#: 175119

Awards to USA Individuals for Contributions to the Field of Nonprofit Marketing

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to USA individuals working at a nonprofit organization for contributions to the field of marketing. The purpose of the award is to recognize accomplishments and leadership in communications, branding, and marketing. Nominees may be employed by large nationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 180065

Awards to Recognize USA High School Teachers for Law-Related Educational Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to honor and recognize USA teachers in private and public high schools for contributions to the field of law-related education. Awards will be presented to eligible teachers who have developed educational programs that expanded student understanding of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180153

Fellowship to a USA Individual for Historical Research Related to Vermont

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $1,200 to a USA individual for research projects about the history of the state of Vermont. Funding is intended to support original research and writing that culminates in a product, such as an article or essay. Proposals that address topics designed...

GrantWatch ID#: 183401

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Awards to USA Artists of Korean Descent to Acknowledge Outstanding Work

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to USA artists of Korean descent to acknowledge outstanding work. Monetary prizes will be awarded to young emerging modern artists. In addition, artists will receive the opportunity to present their work at a group exhibition in New York. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 194698

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Support Artwork Related to Botany

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists to support artwork related to botany. The program is intended to support exceptional artists who create scientifically accurate and aesthetic illustrations of plant species. The residency will take p...

GrantWatch ID#: 196913

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Artist to Support New Botany-Related Work

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging artist for the development of new work related to gardens, plants, or landscapes. Funding is intended to support a visual artist, literary artist, musician, filmmaker, poet, playwright, performance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196916

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Support Research Related to Botany

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging scholar or researcher for the development of work related to the arts, culture, and history of landscapes, gardens, and plants. Funding is intended to support a fellowship program focusing on the hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 196917

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studies Related to Plants

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual emerging scientist for research studies related to plants. Priority funding is intended to support an individual whose work involves organismal plant biology. The fellowship program includes a two...

GrantWatch ID#: 196918

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar for Studies Related to Conservation

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging scientist, scholar, or practitioner for studies related to plants. Funding is intended to support an individual whose work and research involve plant and landscape conservation. The fellowship progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196919

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support Botany-Related Studies

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other res...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Emerging Writers to Support Professional Development

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International emerging writers to support professional development. Eligible types of writing include but are not limited to fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Funding may be used in any way the writer decides will best ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 203428

Award to a USA Journalist to Recognize Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Journalism

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award to a USA journalist recognize outstanding achievements in the field of journalism. Award criteria include the following: a commitment to diversity of viewpoints, mentorship, and leadership. Self-nominations are accepted. The purpose of the award is to honor ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207647

Grants to USA Agriculturalists in Multiple States for Start-Up Expenses

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of $15,000 to Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington agriculturalists in the funding source's service area for start-up expenses. Funding is intended to support operational development for new farmers. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 209903