California Grants for Individuals

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and food producers for sustainability projects to benefit students. Projects are intended to build climate resilience, nurture students, cultivate equity, and create scalable and sustainable ch...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, IHEs, businesses, and individuals for services for justice-involved juveniles. The purpose of this program is to support partnerships between jails or juvenile detention centers an...

Grants to California individuals and for-profit commercial entities to enable the initial production of promising new clean technology. Eligible project categories include energy efficiency, end-use electrification, energy storage, zero- and negative carbon emissions, ...

Grants to California local, state, and tribal agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for innovative environmental projects that benefit the agricultural industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government entities, educational institutions, and R&D centers to advance solar technology and support clean energy. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior...

Grants to USA and territories early career researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for projects related to early childhood education and care. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to sup...

Grants to USA and territories female artists for environmentally-focused art projects. Funding is intended for thought-provoking projects that benefit and engage the public. Applications are encouraged from artists of color, artists with disabilities, artists living ou...

Opportunity of up to $75,000 for a USA or British Columbia artist, artist team, or curator to develop an art plan for outdoor recreational areas in Washington. The successful applicant will be expected to oversee the planning and implementation of artistic projects in ...

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to sub...

Fellowships of $75,000 to USA and territories Native American leaders for activities that foster change for Indigenous people and their communities. Funding is intended to support the advancement and knowledge of participants by assisting with living expenses, conferen...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories individuals, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to support solar energy research and development. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent and a concept paper...

Awards to California artists in eligible locations in recognition of outstanding artwork. The awards are intended to honor artists and performers within any artistic discipline. Awards will be granted based on professional achievement and artistic merit. Eligible appli...

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Israel PhD candidates 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 institutio...

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. The program is intended for promising young adults who are pursuing advanced degrees in any field. The purpose of the fellowship is to honor and support the contributions of immigrant...

Fellowships of $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico writers, poets, and spoken word poets to recognize literary excellence. All applicants must self-identify as Puerto Rican. Funding is intended to highlight the voices of both new and established writers and to celebrate Pue...

Fellowships to USA and International master’s and doctoral students in eligible countries to further STEM studies in the United States. Fellows will receive funding as well as access to programming, resources, mentorships, and a network of professionals dedicated to ...

Opportunity for USA and Canada individual students or groups of students in eligible provinces to participate in a social impact challenge with prizes totaling $10,000. Applicants must participate in an interactive module prior to submitting an application. Program par...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual artists to support a residency program and artwork related to botanical arts. The program is intended to support exceptional artists who create scientifically accurate and aesthetic illustrations of plant sp...

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, or dancer who will take part in a two-to-eight...

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 humanit...

Fellowship 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-to-eight-week s...

Fellowship 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 program includes a tw...

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

Contract for services of up to $30,000 to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization, educational institution, or individual to develop STEAM programs to benefit professionals and students in Israel. Applicants are advised that required registrations may ta...

Grants of $30,000 to USA and territories artists for live performance projects. Funding is intended to support original live performances that address social justice throughout the country. The grant supports projects that address shifts in perception, critical convers...

Opportunity for USA high school students to participate in a competition about trade careers. Students will compete for cash prizes and in-kind product donations. Applicants must submit a short video expressing their enthusiasm for trade careers or what they enjoy abou...

Fellowships and in-kind support to USA and territories individuals for new and existing projects to protect human rights and ensure a just and equal society. Registration and submission of the first-phase application are required prior to submission of a full applicati...

Awards to California C-level executives of nonprofit or for-profit companies in eligible regions to honor exceptional leadership and commitment to community. Funding is intended to acknowledge executives who have made significant impacts on their companies. Eligible ca...

Residencies to USA college seniors and recent college graduates to develop and validate business concepts. Each resident receives a $4,000 stipend. Eligible applicants have degrees in Computer Science or related fields or have related technical skills. The program is e...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-stage researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions to promote diversity and professional development. Funding is intended to help minority investigators overcome obstacles related to race, country of origin, ethnicit...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with an IHE for psychological studies related to primals. Funding is intended to address the ways in which primals influence psychological processes. Eligible...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators for research related to inflammation of the blood vessels. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for preliminary studies addressing the areas o...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and industry and academia teams in eligible countries to participate in a contest to present innovative solutions to combat biological threats. Applicants must pre-register and submit an abstract prior to apply...

Awards of $100 and $250 to USA, Canada, and International instructors at academic institutions to recognize outstanding accomplishments in marketing education. Teaching innovations may include significant improvements, novel additions, and unique adaptations of existin...

Awards of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals to recognize their impact on Jewish knowledge. The purpose of this program is to recognize exceptional contributions in the area of applying Jewish law and tradition ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize their dedication to ending extreme poverty through creative projects. Funding is intended to assist individuals in their local and global efforts to bring system-wide change that will improve lives and m...

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-6 teacher to recognize excellence in facilitating student growth in writing. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of how students improve their writing. The nominee must submit an essay detailing their beliefs on the importance of w...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International group to recognize outstanding contributions to K-12 history education. The awardee will be honored for a specific innovation or for excellence in teaching in elementary, middle, and high schools across the United Stat...

Award to a USA or Canada English language arts teacher to recognize teaching excellence. The award is intended to honor a teacher of grades 6-8 who has inspired and motivated students and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The winning teacher will be recognized virtu...

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 to USA, Canada, and International scientists and experts in eligible countries for collaborative science and research projects that address security across a range of sectors. The purpose of the program is to develop and implement practical cooperation, and enha...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA medical schools for projects addressing substance abuse and mental health disorders. Funding is intended to support community programs initiated and led by medical students with a particular focus on disadvantaged minority populations. Act...

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 to f...

Awards to USA K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding efforts to positively impact the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the program ...

Fellowships to USA early-career scientists with a medical degree to support on-site experience in clinical research and trials at a pharmaceutical company. The opportunity will enable researchers to gain hands-on experience in drug research and development, clinical tr...

Awards of up to $25,000 to USA and territories artists and artist groups to recognize exceptional contributions in the area of folk arts. Eligible artistic genres include, but are not limited to crafts, dance, music, and oral expression. Special consideration will be g...

Prizes of $5,000 to USA graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and analysts for statistical analysis of environmental datasets. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Prizes are available in the following categories: cli...

Fellowships to USA Ph.D. candidates for research projects in the field of philanthropic studies. The program is intended to enable fellows to expand public awareness of their research and reach new audiences. The purpose of the program is to advance understanding and r...

Grants to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes to address the supply chain of electric batteries for vehicles. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full applic...

Residencies with a stipend of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to develop artistic work in Hawai'i. The residency is open to artists and writers working in any medium or genre. Successful applicants may use the funding in any way. The residency will tak...