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 of up to $25,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to support behavioral science dissertation research that addresses issues affecting low-income and vulnerable families. Applicants are advised that required regi...

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...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories state, local, or tribal agency, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or IHE to provide statistical information about federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies. Applicants are advised that required registra...

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 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...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nursing and medical educators to support career development and innovative educational approaches. Funding is intended to promote the careers of promising doctorally-prepared faculty members in medicine and nursing. The...

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...

Grants of $6,000 to USA and Israel Ph.D. 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 institut...

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...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International veterinary students at an accredited institution for research projects that promote the health and welfare of animals. Funding is intended to support veterinary students who are involved in clinical or basic animal health resear...

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...

Grants of up to $2,500 to California small businesses and entrepreneurs in eligible locations to mitigate the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Priority consideration will be given to historically underserved populations. Funds may also be used f...

Grants of up to $15,000 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 goa...

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...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind services to USA and Puerto Rico eBay sellers for business development. Funding is intended to support operations and expansion for small, highly-rated eBay businesses. In addition to a cash grant, selected grantees will receive coaching, e...

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...

Contest with prizes of up to $1,500 for USA, Canada, and International students to create projects that teach about climate change and its effects on oceans. The purpose of the contest is to engage students aged 11-18 to creatively represent climate change issues. Subm...

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...

Grant of up to $75,000 to a USA researcher associated with an IHE for international collaboration in ophthalmology research. Applicants must be nominated by department chairs prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is to broaden the knowledge and sk...

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...