California Grants for Individuals

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, educational institutions, individuals, and others for projects that optimize energy efficiency in buildings throughout the country. A concept paper is required prior to submitting a full proposal. In a...

Opportunity for USA doctoral students to participate in a research program related to the field of criminal justice. This professional development program enables full-time research assistants to gain valuable applied and practical experience while funding their salari...

Grants to USA 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 goal of the program is to promote f...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International students, academic faculty, research interns, and association management professionals to conduct research on nonprofit membership and managing member-based associations. Applicants are required to submit a Lett...

Grant of up to $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International student, research intern, faculty member, or association management professional for research addressing diversity in nonprofit membership and association management. Applicants are required to submit a Letter o...

Fellowships to USA library and information professionals to attend a professional development program focused on integrating Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. The goal of the program is to build and expand the skills and knowledge of current and future library ...

Loans to USA small businesses, nonprofit and veterans organizations, individuals, and Tribal businesses to assist with salary expenses and job retention during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Eligible uses of funds include costs related to payroll and benefit...

Fellowships providing a weekly stipend of $1,000 to USA individual scholars from outside and within the New York City metropolitan area to make use of library collections in New York City. Funding is intended to support scholars currently engaged in independent, post-d...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals for research addressing new technologies for use in education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed in advance of applying. Funding is intended to enhance ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers and scholars to study the history of technology, medicine, and science in the United States. Fellows will receive access to the funding source's extensive collection of resources, as well as participate in lectu...

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for studies in the biology of the aging process. The purpose of the grant program is to enable new researchers to become established in the field. Projects should be specifically directe...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research related to contemporary Jewish history. Fellowships will take place either in New York or in Jerusalem, Israel. Eligible stipend uses include transportation, living expenses, and travel. Research field...

Grants to USA Federal agencies, IHEs, national laboratories, research institutions, organizations, corporations, cooperative extension services, and individuals to develop and disseminate research tools to address the needs of the specialty crop industry. Applicants mu...

Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students in eligible PhD programs for workforce development and training. Eligible uses of funding include salary, tuition, travel, and living expenses. The goal of the program is to provide opportunities to students who are ...

Fellowships to USA college students and graduates to complete a Master's degree in STEM education at eligible universities in Pennsylvania. Participants will receive a stipend to cover living expenses and tuition, and must commit to teaching at underserved schools in P...

Fellowships to USA and Territories professionals in a range of disciplines to participate in a year-long professional development and enrichment program in the fields of aging and healthcare policy. The fellowship program offers training in communications, professional...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Canada, USA, and Territories eligible medical residents for projects to improve children's health and well-being. Funding is intended to meet the health needs of children with a broad-based community approach. Projects must be led by a pediatr...

Fellowships to USA graduate students for opportunities to study abroad. Students will study cultures and languages in eligible foreign countries. The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge that will assist them with future governm...

Grants of up $10,000 to USA, territories, and Canada pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, and fellowship trainees for community-based health initiatives. Eligible projects focus on children's health or rural community health issues. Funding is intended for the init...

Grants of $2,500 to USA Latinx artists and grants of $5,000 to nonprofit arts organizations that serve Latinx populations for relief during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Eligible applicants must demonstrate significant financial hardship as a result of the econo...

Grants and in-kind services to USA art collaboratives and artists for projects and professional development activities. The purpose of this grant program is to support original arts projects as well as the training and support of artists. Eligible artists may be in a w...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA and Puerto Rico faculty and staff members at eligible IHEs for humanities-based activities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of research projects, publications, and scholarly activities related to the study of the humanities. E...

Grants to USA mathematics scholars affiliated with a higher education institution for collaborative research projects in the field of mathematics. Funding is intended to support interactions between mathematicians, costs related to hosting scholars, and general researc...

Prizes to USA high school students or student teams to solve societal or environmental issues. Participating teams of students in grades 9 through 12 will develop original product design blueprints to produce products that solve societal or environmental needs. Individ...

Fellowships of $60,000 to USA and Puerto Rico female postdoctoral scientists affiliated with qualified institutions for research in the fields of physical or material sciences, life sciences, engineering, technology, computer science, and/or mathematics. Consideration...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International accomplished scholars to produce a new work on the science, theory, commerce, history, or art of theatrical motion pictures. Proposed projects may be Internet sites, interactive DVDs, multimedia presentations, curatorial project...

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $2,000 to USA child care teachers to recognize excellence in early childhood education and care. Along with the cash prize, recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony that will take place in the spring in Pennsylvania. In additio...

Grants of up $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for the protection and preservation of wildlife and habitat. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including education, research, and habitat management. Special consideration wi...

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofits, universities, businesses, and individuals for projects that assess raven activity with the goal of reducing attacks by birds on tortoises in California deserts. Funding is intended to manage and monitor raven depred...

Awards of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism that serves the common good. Nominees should demonstrate strong storytelling skills, reportorial excellence, and social justice impact. The contest is open to journalist...

Opportunity for children around the world to participate in a contest that fosters creativity and entrepreneurship. Children ranging in ages from PreK to 12th grade may create their own invention, in or outside of school, to solve a problem in their community, school, ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to California nonprofit, educational, and volunteer organizations in eligible regions for one-time special projects that serve the local community. Funding is intended to support programs in literacy, community health, seniors, and youth. Program...

Grants of up to $400 to Oregon and California educators in eligible counties for wildlife and environmental education for children. Funding is intended for projects that engage children with nature. Priority is given to K-6 public and private school teachers, however, ...

Grants of $45,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-tenured and junior scholars for innovative research on policies related to retirement and disability. Funding is intended to promote the work of scholars from all academic fields who are employed at an institution...

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations and educational musical programs in eligible regions that educate children in the art of music. Funding is intended to promote musical education in local communities. Eligible applicants are those that demon...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Northern California nonprofits that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to support organizations that promote the Port and address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic vita...

Awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations to acknowledge outstanding achievements in education. Awards are intended to recognize those that do exceptional work to enhance student learning through technology. Nominations may be submi...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize contributions to the fields of psychology and psychotherapy. Eligible recipients are within the first ten years of their postdoctoral career. The honor is intended to be bestowed for accomplishm...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize contributions to the field of mental health. Eligible recipients are psychologists within the first ten years of their postdoctoral degree. This award is intended to support efforts to advocate for and im...

Fellowships of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International journalists for original projects and research in the area of digital progress in the media arena. The Fellowship is intended to offer an experience at a prestigious university to learn and collaborate on activit...

Fellowships to USA doctoral candidates for research on disability or retirement. Proposals are encouraged from applicants in all academic disciplines. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of scholarship in this field of studies and to promote the next g...

Grants to USA individuals for eligible cultural, scientific, and historic research addressing chocolate and the production process. Special consideration will be given to proposals that describe how the research will have an educational impact on the public. Funding is...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that raise awareness about issues related to animal rights. Eligible projects may be artistic or academic in nature. Priority funding will be awarded to new applicants. Grants are awarded in three catego...

Scholarships to USA American Indian and Alaska Native college and high school students to study disciplines related to agriculture, natural resources, and food. Applicants must attend an eligible college or university. In addition to the scholarships, students will als...

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA small-business owners for outstanding community contributions during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Awards are intended to recognize the owners of local businesses who have given back to their communities in an exceptional way durin...

Grants of up to $5,000 to California low-income individuals and families in eligible locations for financial assistance during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to cover utilities, mortgage, or rent expenses for families that have been negatively...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD, MD, and postdoctoral researchers working in a USA lab for cancer research projects. Emphasis is placed on projects addressing causes and/or treatment. Funding is intended to support young promising scientists at a crit...

Awards of up to $10,000 and an award of $25,000 to California visual artists in eligible locations who have demonstrated a commitment to contemporary art. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize outstanding and innovative individual artists and collaboratives...

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA scholars and doctoral graduates for expenses related to non-commercial research in any area of knowledge. Funding is intended to support laboratory research expenses, fieldwork costs, travel to archives and libraries, and the purchase of m...

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International librarian to recognize extraordinary character in the face of a difficult situation. Nominees should demonstrate that they have dealt with challenges with integrity and with their dignity still intact. In addition to ...