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348 Small Business Grants for California

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Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Habitat ...

Deadline 05/12/25

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for habitat conservation activities that benefit underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 204400

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

Deadline 05/12/25

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 invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Fellowships to USA Individuals for Professional Development in the Field of Video Production

Deadline 05/12/25

Fellowships to USA qualifying individuals for professional development in the field of video production. The program is designed for individuals who have experience with video editing. Fellows will participate in a paid 14-week fellowship and will benefit from mentorsh...

GrantWatch ID#: 213148

Grants to USA Medical Schools and Healthcare Institutions to Improve Maternal Vaccination Rate...

Deadline 05/14/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA medical schools, healthcare institutions, medical education companies, and medical societies to improve maternal vaccination rates in eligible populations. Funding is intended for projects that reduce the negative impacts of vaccine-preve...

GrantWatch ID#: 220521

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Business Developme...

Deadline 05/15/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 197047

Grants to California Production Companies to Support Expenses Related to Television and Film P...

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants of $5,000 and grants of $10,000 to California production companies for activities related to film and television production in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offset costs of permit fees, safety personnel, hotel accommodations, equipment rentals, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200634

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline 05/15/25 Conference Date: 05/14/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a condi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255

Award to a USA Poet, Printing Press, or Publisher to Recognize an Exeptional Work in English P...

Deadline 05/15/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA poet, printing press, or publisher to recognize an exceptional work in English poetry. In addition to the prize money, the award recipient will participate in an all-expenses-paid residency and have their book distributed to the funding source'...

GrantWatch ID#: 212495

Grants to California Public and Private Entities for Offshore Wind Technology Research

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to California public and private entities for offshore wind technology research. Funding is intended to support research into a range of technologies, including but not limited to mooring lines, turbine platforms, transmission cables, and research to address haz...

GrantWatch ID#: 220139

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline 05/15/25

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 prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 220707

In-Kind Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Creative and Mark...

Deadline 05/16/25

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, educational, and service organizations and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the mark...

GrantWatch ID#: 174265

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Research to Develop New ...

Deadline 05/16/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, CBOs, and Tribes for research projects related to developing new non-addictive drugs for pain management. Applicants are advised that the required registrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 217156

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit or For-Profit for Research on the Effects o...

Deadline 05/16/25

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for research regarding the effects of advertising on those with a gambling disorder. The purpose of the program is to use the data collected to influence advertising practices to minimize har...

GrantWatch ID#: 219652

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Exploratory Research R...

Deadline 05/16/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for exploratory research related to gambling. Funding is intended for studies that address the causes, prevention, and treatment of gambling disorders and present methods f...

GrantWatch ID#: 219653

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects to Monitor Fores...

Deadline 05/19/25

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 that r...

GrantWatch ID#: 205187

Cooperative Agreement for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Ag...

Deadline 05/19/25

Cooperative agreement for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, producer organizations, and agriculture departments for research related to the U.S. poultry industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219937

Grants to California Nonprofit and For-Profit Businesses in Eligible Regions for COVID-19 Reco...

Deadline 05/21/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and small businesses in eligible regions for Coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery projects. Funding is intended to improve security by installing locks, cameras, doors, and window enhancements. Eligible applicants are located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216622

Opportunity for USA Businesses to Develop Promising Technologies for Unmanned Systems

Deadline 05/21/25

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a competition to identify promising technologies for unmanned systems. Participating businesses should have innovative, advanced ideas using robotics, AI, and real-time data processing to achieve specific objective...

GrantWatch ID#: 220495

Grants to California Cities, Counties, Developers, and Nonprofits to Develop Affordable Housin...

Deadline 05/22/25

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding may be...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Healthcare Institutions and Medical Schools for Educa...

Deadline 05/22/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International healthcare institutions, medical education companies, and medical schools for ongoing education for healthcare professionals about treating patients with eligible types of breast cancer. The geographic scope of this program is g...

GrantWatch ID#: 220520

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Entities, and Businesses for Activities...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, educational entities, and for-profit businesses for initiatives that benefit young children and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that bring about long-term chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 192014

Grants to California Public and Private Entities for the Creation of Vehicle Charging Infrastr...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to California public and private entities for the creation of EV charging infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support travel in rural areas. At least half of the total project costs must be focused on low-income and disadvantaged communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 200383

Opportunity for USA Individuals, Companies, and Academic Institutions to Create Technologies t...

Deadline 05/23/25

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, companies, and academic institutions to create technologies that will assist in realistic training. Funding is intended for cost-effective technologies that duplicate realistic electromagnetic spectrum environments for tactical t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220658

Opportunity for USA Companies, Individuals, and Academic Institutions to Develop Solutions to ...

Deadline 05/23/25

Opportunity for USA companies, individuals, academic institutions, and teams to develop solutions to simulate how electromagnetic warfare affects different operational equipment. Funding is intended for solutions that will improve military training through providing ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 220660

Opportunity for USA Academic Institutions, Companies, and Individuals to Develop Autonomous Sy...

Deadline 05/23/25

Opportunity for USA teams, academic institutions, companies, and individuals to develop autonomous systems that help create realistic electronic warfare simulations for training. Funding is intended for cost-effective solutions that will enhance military training throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220662

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs to Promote Business Growth and...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs to promote business growth and development. Applicants who qualify as finalists will participate in a pitch competition and may take part in an accelerator program that offers mentorship, resources, and su...

GrantWatch ID#: 220708

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

Deadline 05/25/25

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 sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 204378

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals to ...

Deadline 05/28/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable...

GrantWatch ID#: 188527

Grants to USA and International Medical Schools and Healthcare Institutions for Medical Educat...

Deadline 05/28/25

Grants to USA and International medical schools, healthcare institutions, medical education companies, and medical societies for medical education projects on eligible topics. Funding is intended for the continuing education of medical professionals on the importance o...

GrantWatch ID#: 220523

Grants to USA Physician Assistants for Projects to Promote Health Care in Underserved Communit...

Deadline 05/29/25

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, care, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 213711
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Grants to USA Investigators at Institutions and Companies to Research Methods for Measuring In...

Deadline 05/29/25

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with institutions and companies for research related to medical conditions experienced during space travel. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 220939

Grants to USA Restaurants to Recover from Damages Caused by Natural Disasters

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardship...

GrantWatch ID#: 199979

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Curb the Spread of Factory Farms

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and agencies for programs to curb the spread of factory farms. Funding will support state, regional, and local efforts that address the harms of industrial animal agriculture. The funder seeks compelli...

GrantWatch ID#: 203993

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Tribes, Schools, and Native Groups in Eligible...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, businesses, schools, tribal and native organizations, and educational entities in eligible states and territories for projects to benefit coastal natural resources. Funding is intended for the removal of non-functioning ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214162

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Business Activities

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of $10,000, grant of $50,000, and in-kind support to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support businesses. Funding is intended to help businesses reach their full potential. In addition to the cash grant, winners will also receive assistance with small busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 214411

In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals for Local Beau...

Deadline 05/31/25

In-kind support to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, businesses, and individuals for local beautification and community improvement projects in eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive supplies to complete the project. Eligible projects a...

GrantWatch ID#: 206146

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Institutions f...

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for research to produce lower-cost monoclonal antibodies. The purpose of the program is to make mAbs accessible to a larger market, particula...

GrantWatch ID#: 217882

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Advance Research and Dev...

Deadline 05/31/25

In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to advance research and development related to ultra-rare diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Awarded applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 218343

Opportunity for USA and International Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline 05/31/25

Opportunity for USA and International startups and entrepreneurs to participate in a business development boot camp and competition. Applicants must have a promising early-stage idea focused on climate change. Participants will attend a boot camp and national competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 220124
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Grant to a USA Small Business to Enhance Business Operations

Deadline 05/31/25

Grant of $25,000 to a USA small business to enhance business operations. Applicants must work in a professional service sector, including but not limited to healthcare, accounting, legal, insurance, and finance. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 220949

Grants to New York and California Nonprofits, IHEs, Businesses, and Informal Organizations for...

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to New York and California nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations for literary events such as workshops and readings in eligible locations. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to...

GrantWatch ID#: 164347
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Grants to California Organizations, Schools, Property Owners, and Agencies for Projects to Imp...

Deadline 06/02/25

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 in mil...

GrantWatch ID#: 148635

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Stormwater ...

Deadline 06/02/25

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for projects to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the functionality of the area's sewer system by decreasing the amount...

GrantWatch ID#: 208818

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Innovative Research on Probiotic...

Deadline 06/02/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative research on probiotic treatments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for clinical trials to understand why di...

GrantWatch ID#: 215139

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Cri...

Deadline 06/02/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to evaluate the effectiveness of crisis response services. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to examine various ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215143

Cooperative Agreements for Nervous System Research Technologies to USA, Canada, and Internatio...

Deadline 06/02/25

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to optimize technologies used in nervous system research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217255

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline 06/02/25

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to develop new technologies for neuroscience research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217256

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline 06/03/25

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 more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Enhance Software Tools Used in Sc...

Deadline 06/04/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to enhance software tools used in scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 216519

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

Deadline 06/05/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and international for-profit and nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research projects on Alzheimer's and related diseases. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to accelerate the development o...

GrantWatch ID#: 201178
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