California Science and Technology Grants

This grant provides funding and product donations to established nonprofit organizations in specific regions that focus on arts, education, and social welfare to benefit diverse communities.

This program provides funding to businesses in California for adopting and installing environmentally friendly refrigeration technologies that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

This program provides matching funds to small businesses along Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica for exterior improvements, prioritizing those owned by minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, while enhancing safety and community vitality.

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in eight states to improve community wellbeing through initiatives focused on basic needs, education, economic development, and partnerships with United Way.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects aimed at recovering threatened and endangered species in California, supporting collaboration between state wildlife staff and external partners like nonprofits and academic institutions.

This grant provides funding for research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal entities involved in environmental conservation.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Orange County, California, to support innovative STEM and STEAM educational projects for youth aged 17 and younger.

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County that focus on improving the lives of women and girls by addressing issues like affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare.

This program provides financial assistance and support to new small businesses in Santa Ana, helping them thrive during their first three years of operation.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for innovative projects that improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities in several western states.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that focus on improving education, welfare, and community enrichment for children and their families.

This program provides funding for conservation projects that protect and recover federally listed endangered and threatened species in California, focusing on habitat restoration, monitoring, and public education efforts.

This grant provides funding for research and monitoring projects aimed at understanding and managing the impacts of ocean acidification, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms on California's marine ecosystems and public health.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo and nearby areas that provide youth enrichment and sports programs focused on active participation, ensuring accessibility for all community members.

This funding is available to nonprofits and community organizations in Thousand Oaks to support projects that assist low-income individuals and households through housing improvements and essential services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers at California public universities to study the impacts of cannabis legalization and inform public policy through academic research.

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects that improve housing, infrastructure, economic opportunities, and public services for low- and very low-income residents in Contra Costa County.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida is offering grant applications to nonprofit organizations with a primary focus on early childhood. These grants are specifically designed to support the growth of creative and efficient services for at-risk children under six years old in Duval County. The foundation's mission, as evidenced by this grant, is to invest in early learning centers and provide support for parents as caregivers, aligning with a broader strategic priority to foster a nurturing environment for the region's youngest and most vulnerable population. The target beneficiaries of this program are at-risk children under six years old in Duval County. The grants aim to create a significant impact by improving the quality of early childhood education and care. This includes strengthening early learning centers and empowering parents with the resources and knowledge needed to effectively care for their children. The expected outcomes include enhanced developmental milestones for young children and increased parental engagement in their children's early learning journey. The grant program prioritizes organizations that can demonstrate innovative and effective approaches to early childhood development. A key focus is on interventions that lead to measurable results, such as improved school readiness, reduced instances of developmental delays, and increased family stability. The foundation seeks to support programs that have a clear theory of change, demonstrating how their activities will lead to the desired positive outcomes for children and families. Eligibility for these grants is restricted to nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) status, a two-year work history, and an annual operating budget of $100,000 or above. Applicants must be located in and serving Duval County. The grant size is up to $15,000, with a grant period from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. Ineligible applicants include athletic associations, fundraising event sponsorships, school-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc.), requests outside Duval County, and programs promoting religious beliefs.