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California Grants for Small Business

Grants for small businesses, for-profit organizations, corporations and LLc, grants for small business startup and growth including government, state, local federal, and foundation grant funding.

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407 grants found

Grants to California Public and Private Entities for Research and Development Related to Air Q...

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to California public and private entities for research and development related to air quality monitoring. Funding is intended to advance the development of air quality monitoring technologies to meet environmental goals and to ensure that clean energy inter...

GrantWatch ID#: 227126

Opportunity for USA Individuals, Teams, and Organizations to Design Small Satellites with the ...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and organizations to design small satellites with the capability to inform forestry and agriculture decisions on the ground. Participating researchers and entrepreneurs should offer both hardware and software solutions to ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 227165
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop AI Models for Space Exploration

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and government organizations to develop large-scale AI models related to space exploration. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Selected re...

GrantWatch ID#: 226525
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Opportunity for USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Showcase Grid-Edge Technolo...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to showcase grid-edge technology solutions. Winners must attend an industry conference where they will present their solutions and have the opportunity to collaborate with ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 217001

Grants to California Private Entities and Tribal Organizations for Electric Vehicle Infrastruc...

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to California private entities and Tribal organizations for electric vehicle infrastructure projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the development, installation, and operation of EV charging stations that will be capable of supporting heavy- ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227147
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Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Projects to...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and government organizations for projects to advance the understanding of the solar system. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to applying. This Heliop...

GrantWatch ID#: 222845

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Projects Aimed at Improving Community Health

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects aimed at improving community health. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs, including disease prevention, improving patient safety, disease management, supporting healthcare professionals...

GrantWatch ID#: 222980

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Businesses in Eligible Locations for Economic Develop...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to California businesses in eligible locations for economic development support. This is a two-phase program. The first phase includes 40 hours of services from research experts to provide data and conclusions for each c...

GrantWatch ID#: 227832

Grants to USA Teams to Develop AI Frameworks for Science and Energy R&D

Deadline: 05/19/26 LOI Date: 04/28/26

Grants to USA teams affiliated with domestic entities for projects to develop AI frameworks and models for science, technology, energy, and aerospace projects. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 228122

Grants to California Nonprofits and Entities for Behavioral Health Services

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, CBOs, Tribal entities, and other entities for behavioral health services for those at risk. Funding is intended to support children, youth, and adults who are at risk of homelessness or being in the justice system. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 228166

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

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Opportunity for California Aerospace Tech Startups to Participate in a Business Accelerator Pr...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Opportunity for California tech startups to participate in a business accelerator program in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support early-stage businesses in the aerospace industry. Participating companies will have access to the industry's w...

GrantWatch ID#: 220481

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups to Participate...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International tech entrepreneurs and start-up companies to participate in a business accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to provide support to companies that are developing tech innovation in any industry. This progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223346

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Improve Clinical Effectiveness Research

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 04/28/26

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, and institutions of higher education for research projects related to improving clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a ful...

GrantWatch ID#: 212662

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Sensory Health Research

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 04/28/26

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, and institutions of higher education for research projects related to sensory health needs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226443

Grants to USA Research Entities, and IHEs for Research on New Medical Interventions

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 04/28/26

Grants to USA research entities, including agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for large-scale medical research related to the effectiveness of new interventions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 205679

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Health-Related Research

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 04/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Special emphasis is placed on stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 201364

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Energy-Efficient Solar-Powered ...

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to develop and test energy-efficient solar-powered systems in unusual locations. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 228158

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Explore Patient Engagement in Medical Research

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 04/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects to understand patient engagement in medical research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. This opportunity is focused on en...

GrantWatch ID#: 207669
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Grants to California Theatre Companies and Individual Artists to Support Creative Theatre Proj...

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California theatre companies and individual artists for creative theatre projects. Eligible expenses include support of capacity-building, artistic projects, full-scale public performances, works by multiple artists, and operating costs o...

GrantWatch ID#: 181128

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research on Gender-Based Violence

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for research in the areas of promoting justice and reducing gender-based violence. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188087

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Early-Stage Businesses to Attend a Training Pro...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage businesses to attend a training program in business development and receive a monetary investment and in-kind support. Most awardees will be software or software-related companies. Participants will join a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225334

Grants to USA Organizations and LEAs to Incentivize Improvement in High-Need Schools

Deadline: 06/09/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, SEAs, LEAs, and agencies to incentivize school improvement in high-need schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve student out...

GrantWatch ID#: 228572

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Law Firms, Lawyers, and Agencies to Provide Legal Services to People...

Deadline: 06/01/26 LOI Date: 05/08/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, law firms, lawyers, and government agencies to provide legal services to low-income individuals in eligible regions. Applicants, with the exclusion of grant renewal applicants, are required to submit a letter ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200030

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits and IHEs for Research Related to Microplastics

Deadline: 06/22/26 LOI Date: 05/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and IHEs for research related to microplastics. Applicants must submit a proposal summary and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research to increase ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228438

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Advance E-Commerce Sustainability ...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International climate tech startups to participate in a contest to facilitate the environmental sustainability of a global e-commerce and technology company. Funding areas of interest include lower-carbon fuel solutions, waste opti...

GrantWatch ID#: 228079

Grants to California Private and Public Entities and Tribes for Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to California private and public entities and Tribes for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. Funding is intended to provide infrastructure for light-duty vehicles, install refueling stations, and reopen temporarily closed stations. At least half the refueling ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228434

Grant to a California Entity for Projects to Assess the Impacts of Energy Retrofits

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grant to a California public or private entity for projects to assess the impacts of energy retrofit technologies. Funding is intended to support an applied research project to determine how retrofit measures impact air quality, cost savings, heat resilience, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 228446

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

Deadline: 05/25/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204378

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Research Education Programs Rela...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research education programs related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance the profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 215841
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Opportunity for USA Leaders of Businesses and Organizations Working in the Health Field to Par...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations, and innovators working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 202108
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Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054

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

Deadline: 05/15/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255
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Grants to USA Medical Schools and Healthcare Institutions to Educate Healthcare Providers on B...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to USA medical schools, healthcare institutions, and medical education companies to educate healthcare providers on best practices for prostate cancer treatment. Funding is intended to improve patient outcomes by providing advanced training to the various h...

GrantWatch ID#: 227994

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Educator Development

Deadline: 06/01/26 Conference Date: 04/28/26 LOI Date: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educator development. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, which may take several weeks. Funding is intended for programming that will support effective school princip...

GrantWatch ID#: 203331
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Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/29/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 220707

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Companies, and Institutions for Forest Management Tech Development

Deadline: 06/04/26 Conference Date: 04/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, companies, research institutions, and partnerships to develop and implement technology solutions to challenges in forest management. Funding is intended for innovations related to forest health, infrastructure and supply chai...

GrantWatch ID#: 228644
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Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Individuals for Agricultural ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator to Sc...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to scale their prototypes and bring them to market. Funding, mentorship, and other support will be provided to selected companies for innovative engineering and/or tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212946
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Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217574
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Grants to USA Food Producers in Multiple States to Mitigate the Financial Damage Caused by Nat...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

GrantWatch ID#: 225008
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Health Systems, IHEs, and Individuals for Research Proj...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health systems, IHEs, and qualifying individuals for large-scale research projects focused on nurse anesthesia policies. This funding program addresses two streams: one to research reimbursement...

GrantWatch ID#: 227635
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or For-Profit to Support Juvenile Justice System Impr...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to provide technical assistance and training to organizations receiving funding to improve the juvenile justice system. Applicants are advised that the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 228177

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs to Recognize Achievements

Deadline: 06/16/26 Conference Date: 04/30/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector to recognize their achievements and provide support for business development and growth. Award recipients will receive financial support; human support, including training, coaching, wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 151419
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Rebates to California Non-Residential Entities for Water-Conserving Installations

Deadline: 05/01/26

Rebates to California non-residential water customers, including businesses and commercial facilities in eligible locations for improving water efficiency equipment. The rebate program is intended to reduce the use of potable water with the replacement or upgrade ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165101
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Activities ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921