State of California Grants

Open State of California grants

• California Science Research Bond Measure

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  California Science Research Bond Measure is sponsored by State of California. A proposed $23 billion bond measure to establish a state-level equivalen...

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• Grants to Stimulate Interest and Activity in Mathematical Sciences Research

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  Grants to Stimulate Interest and Activity in Mathematical Sciences Research is sponsored by State of California. This opportunity supports mission-ali...

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• California Apprenticeship Expansion Grants

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  California Apprenticeship Expansion Grants is sponsored by State of California. Provides funding to apprenticeship programs to train workers in skille...

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• Encampment Resolution Funding Program, Round 3, Rolling Application (ERF-3-R)

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  Encampment Resolution Funding Program, Round 3, Rolling Application (ERF-3-R) is sponsored by State of California. This program offers funding for pro...

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• Smart Technology for Public Safety Grant (2026)

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  Smart Technology for Public Safety Grant (2026) is sponsored by State of California. This grant supports the implementation of smart technologies in l...

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• Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program

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  Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program is sponsored by State of California. Provides support and resources to minority-owned businesses in Califor...

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• California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC)

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  California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is sponsored by State of California. The California Competes Tax Credit is a state-level income tax credit desig...

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• California's Paid Family Leave (PFL) program

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  California's Paid Family Leave (PFL) program is sponsored by State of California. This program offers grants to small businesses to help cover costs i...

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• AI Research and Development Grants

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  AI Research and Development Grants is sponsored by State of California. Supports innovative AI research projects in California, focusing on applicatio...

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• Consumer Assistance Program (California)

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  Consumer Assistance Program (California) is a grant from the State of California that funds vehicle repairs or vehicle retirement for California resid...

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• Governor Newsom's $47 Million Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants

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  Governor Newsom's $47 Million Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants funded 57 community-based and tribal organizations in California through the Eleva...

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• California Technology Grants

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  California Technology Grants is sponsored by State of California. California offers various technology grants supporting innovation and development in...

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• California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program

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  California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program is a grant from the State of California that funds community gun violence reduc...

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• Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Grants

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  Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Grants is a program from the State of California that funds multi-benefit stormwater management projects. Califo...

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• State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Program

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  State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Program is sponsored by State of California. Provides low-interest loans for transportation infrastructure projects, i...

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• California Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant

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  California Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant is a grant from the State of California that funds small businesses impacted by employee use of the ...

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• Innovative Waste Reduction Solutions in California

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  Innovative Waste Reduction Solutions in California is a grant from the State of California and the USDA Rural Development program that funds technolog...

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• Smart Technology for Public Safety

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  Smart Technology for Public Safety is sponsored by State of California. This California state initiative is designed to support the implementation of ...

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• Smart Technology for Public Safety Grant

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  Smart Technology for Public Safety Grant is sponsored by State of California. Supports the implementation of smart technologies in law enforcement age...

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• California Small Business Development Grant

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  California Small Business Development Grant is a grant from the State of California that funds small business growth and economic recovery for disadva...

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How to apply for State of California grants

Most State of California applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).