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California Grants for Individuals

Grants for individuals; teachers, students, artists, veterans, filmmakers, volunteers, musicians, librarians, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, researchers, farmers, and homeowners from government, state, local federal, and foundation funding sources.

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1,067 grants found

Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects that Preserve Trout Habitats

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals for conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support the restoration of rainbow trout in the region, promote fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143172

Grants to USA Professionals, Scholars, Artists, and Academics to Support Research, Teaching, a...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878

Opportunity for USA Entities to Enter a Competition to Utilize AI to Improve Caregiving

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, teams, and individuals to compete for prizes related to the use of artificial intelligence to improve caregiving for older adults and people with disabilities. Successful applicants will devise AI t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229418

Opportunity for USA Early-Career Physicians, and Residents to Join in a Program in Health Care

Deadline: 06/22/26

Opportunity for USA and territories early-career physicians, residents, junior faculty, fellows, and other qualified individuals to participate in a research program to address issues in health care and certification. Selected participants will receive a $15,000 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 203039

Grants to USA Emerging Investigators to Support Research in the Field of HIV

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 06/25/26

Grants to USA emerging investigators for research projects in the field of HIV. Funding is intended to support both basic and clinical research. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in HIV and must have a research mentor with considerable experience ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197151

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Sleep

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, as well as individuals and for-profit organizations collaborating with charitable organizations, for projects related to improving sleep. Funding is intended for projects within three focus areas: development of pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 215345

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs for Amphibian Rescue Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation program leaders affiliated with an institution for projects to protect amphibians outside their natural habitat. Applicants must complete a conservation needs assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229007

Grants to USA Entities to Conduct Research to Benefit the Specialty Crop Industry

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, national laboratories, research institutions, organizations, corporations, and individuals to develop and disseminate research tools to address the needs and challenges of the specialty crop industry. Applicants must complete ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182312
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Fellowships to California Graduate Students to Gain Experience in Resource Conservation

Deadline: 06/12/26

Fellowships to California graduate students and recent graduates to gain experience in the field of resource conservation. Successful fellows will be matched with government agencies and eligible conservation and research organizations across the state. The purpos...

GrantWatch ID#: 204157

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Male Health Research

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with IHEs and partnering with community organizations in eligible locations for research on emotional and relational health of boys and young men. Funding will support studies that focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229251

Opportunity for Artists and Scholars to Participate in a Creative Project Residency

Deadline: 07/06/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, including artists, scholars, researchers, and scientists, to participate in a residency program and engage in creative projects. Residents are provided with 24-hour access to studios and other facilities. The PMRCAA program provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 214896

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Companies for Eye Disease Research

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 06/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers holding positions at universities, medical centers, research institutions, and companies for research related to degenerative eye diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and some applicants are requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203931
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Opportunity for California Artists to Join a Fellowship Program

Deadline: 06/12/26

Opportunity for California artists to join a Fellowship program in eligible counties. Awardees will receive unrestricted funds of up to $50,000, depending on their tier, to support the fellow's artistic practice. Eligible applicants live and work in the following ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229303

Fellowships to USA Immigrants and Children of Immigrants to Pursue Advanced Degrees

Deadline: 10/29/26

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 an...

GrantWatch ID#: 195794

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programming to Benefit the Community in E...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations, artists, and artist collectives for arts programming to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that support underrepresented populations, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186445

Grants to California Individual Artists for Project Creation and Career Development

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California individual artists in eligible locations for project creation and career development. Funding is intended to increase the capacity for artists to work, advance their creative professions, and navigate the complexities of making...

GrantWatch ID#: 186446

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs in Tech and Science Fields

Deadline: 06/16/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs in recognition of innovative business activities. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs in the technology and science fields and to support their ongoing efforts. Award recipients will be gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203490

Grants to California Film Artists in Eligible Locations to Finish a Film Project

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grant to a California film artists in eligible locations to finish a film project. Funding is intended to allow artists to complete certain elements of a work-in-progress that will move them closer to final completion. Eligible expenses include picture/sound editi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219846

Grants to California Artists and Nonprofits to Support Large-Scale Art Projects in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California artists and nonprofit organizations to support large scale art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create a public project to be presented in 2028 in conjunction with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. A portion of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 227418

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Projects to Benefit Oceans

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects to benefit oceans. Funding is intended to support a range of educational projects that will improve understanding of the ocean. Applicants should focus on providing community-based projects to help ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229246

Cooperative Agreements to USA Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies to Improve Education

Deadline: 06/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories research organizations, IHEs, and agencies to establish educational centers to support educational agencies in improving education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete....

GrantWatch ID#: 214497

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Agency for a National Literacy Center

Deadline: 06/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, agency, individual, or research organization to create a national center focused on literacy skills for students with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 229407

Fellowships to USA Individuals with Doctoral Degrees in Eligible Disciplines to Complete Scien...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Fellowships to USA individuals with doctoral degrees in eligible disciplines to complete scientific research. Eligible disciplines include engineering, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, and information science. Funding is intended to support postdoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214877

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Address Issues with Gene Therapies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, organizations, institutions, and corporations to develop datasets that can be used to predict the toxicity of specific types of gene therapy. This challenge is intended to use advanced computational methods to develop new ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 225422

Grants to USA Graduate Students, and Faculty for Research on College Student Transitions

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grant of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA graduate students, faculty, and staff for research projects related to student transitions to college. The award package includes several components, including a cash stipend, travel expenses to two conferences, prime co...

GrantWatch ID#: 171270

Grants to USA Faculty for Research Projects in the Chemical and Life Sciences

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA faculty members at academic and nonprofit institutions to further innovation and expand scientific research. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support young faculty members in the early year...

GrantWatch ID#: 174231
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Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Contributions in Music

Deadline: 06/07/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international individual musicians, performers, and ensembles to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of music. This award is designed to recognize, honor, and celebrate outstanding leaders within the early-music community, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 225899
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Opportunity for a California, Georgia, and Arizona Artist to Participate in a Career Developme...

Deadline: 06/07/26

Opportunity for a California, Georgia, and Arizona emerging artist in eligible locations to participate in a professional development program and gain exposure. The successful applicant will receive exhibition space at a local art fair, mentoring, ongoing peer-to-...

GrantWatch ID#: 226217
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Fellowships to USA Jewish Women to Attend an Educational Training and Leadership Program

Deadline: 06/07/26

Fellowships to USA Jewish women to participate in a 6-month educational training and leadership program. The purpose of the program is to prepare young women ages 20-25 for impactful community involvement and the teaching of Torah and Jewish learning to women in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229347

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and UK Researchers to Encourage the Development of ...

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 06/08/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and UK faculty members at IHEs or research centers to promote the development of drugs to prevent, treat, reverse, or slow the development of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Applicants must submit a letter of i...

GrantWatch ID#: 182103
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Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Healthcare System Research

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA individuals and nonprofit and for-profit institutions and organizations for research projects related to improvements in the healthcare system. Funding is intended for innovative research with the potential to have a positive impact on the healthcare...

GrantWatch ID#: 185791
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students at IHEs for Software Conference Participation

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students in the field of software design for participation in workshops and conferences. In addition to free registration, recipients may receive funding for travel expenses and accommodations. Re...

GrantWatch ID#: 192240
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Contest for USA, Canada, and International Students to Create Artistic Projects that Address C...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Contest with prizes of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International students to create projects that depict personal experiences with climate change. The purpose of the contest is to engage students aged 11-18 to creatively represent climate change issues. Subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 200232
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Grants to USA Bartenders for Professional Development

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA bartenders for professional development. Funding is intended to cover travel, lodging, and related costs to attend a professional development and networking event. Attendees will receive resume feedback, professional headshots, press, media, and mark...

GrantWatch ID#: 214391

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 06/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals for cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of funding is to facilitate the development of upcoming leadership in the field of pediatr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215696
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists for Software Conference Participa...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and international early-career computer scientists in the field of software design for participation in workshops and conferences. In addition to free registration, recipients will receive funding for travel expenses and accommodations. Requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228718

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/22/26 Conference Date: 06/08/26

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

Opportunity for USA Individuals, Teams, and Entities for RNA Research

Deadline: 07/15/26 Conference Date: 06/08/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and entities for RNA research. Funding is intended to discover new technologies that will target RNA as a way to combat human medical conditions. The goal of this funding is to bolster the development, dissemination, and val...

GrantWatch ID#: 229148

Prizes to USA Individuals and Businesses for the Development of Space Infrastructure

Deadline: 08/12/26 Conference Date: 06/08/26 LOI Date: 07/29/26

Prizes to USA individuals, businesses, and teams for the development of space infrastructure. Applicants must register before submitting an application. Funding is intended for developing flight-ready payloads that will be sent on missions on orbital spacecraft. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 229581

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Developers to Create Digital Financial Services...

Deadline: 06/30/26 Conference Date: 06/08/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage developers, fintech founders, and social entrepreneurs to develop digital financial services for underserved communities, using the funding source's technology. Applicants are required to submit an eligibi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229862
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Grants to USA Teachers and Educators to Enhance K-12 Meteorology Education

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $750 to USA teachers, groups, individuals, and program directors to enhance K-12 science and meteorology learning. Funding is intended to enable teachers and educators to attend conferences, purchase equipment, materials, and supplies, and expand p...

GrantWatch ID#: 169429
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty at IHEs for Histiocytic Disorder Research

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members at academic institutions for research addressing histiocytic disorders. Funding is intended for cutting-edge research into the mechanisms, causes, and improved methods of treatment for histi...

GrantWatch ID#: 197062

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Collaborative Epilepsy Studies

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 06/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to uncommon forms of epilepsy. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is intended to support collaborative research between...

GrantWatch ID#: 203479
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Grants to USA and Canada Researchers for Medical Research Projects

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to USA and Canada individual researchers at institutions of higher education for medical research projects. Funding is intended for clinical trials using biologic therapies, including but not limited to immunotherapy (including cell therapies), gene therapy...

GrantWatch ID#: 228401

Grants to USA BIPOC Deaf Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 06/09/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216572

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Conservationists to Protect Endange...

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 06/10/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and international early-career conservationists for conservation efforts to protect endangered species. Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest prior to a full grant application. The purpose of the fellowship is to provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 229600

Grants to USA and Canada Home Service Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

GrantWatch ID#: 208880
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Grants to USA and Canada MDs, PhDs, and DOs for Research Projects Related to Childhood Cancers...

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada MDs, PhDs, DOs, or the equivalent, affiliated with an eligible institution, for research projects related to childhood cancers. The purpose of the grant is to discover treatments with fewer side effects. Funding is intended for direct cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 227983

Opportunity for USA Facilities Serving Individuals with SUDs to Recruit Professional Staff

Deadline: 06/23/26 Conference Date: 06/11/26

Opportunity for USA facilities serving individuals with substance use disorders to recruit and retain professional staff. Eligible employees working in registered facilities may receive financial incentives in return for a contract period of eligible employment. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 204370