Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) in California

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 148 Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) in California — 2 open right now, across 55 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $50M. The next application deadline is December 1, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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148total grants
2open now
55agencies
$1K–$50Mfunding range
Dec 1next deadline
OPEN 43 days left Hard to apply

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for fiscal year (FY) 2026 from existing initiatives of the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI)…

🏛 Agricultural Marketing Service 📋 CFDA 10.176 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026 💰 $2,300,000 – $3,450,000
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Grants in California by focus area

Environment (2488) Education (2236) Healthcare (2181) Community Development (2024) Workforce Development (1836) Agriculture (1658) Emergency Preparedness (1581) Technology / Innovation (1516) Food Systems (1080) Clean Energy (1054) Environmental Justice (450) Public Health (296)

Grants in California by applicant

Nonprofits (2501) Public Authority (2462) Tribal Nation (2200) Small Business (SBA-defined) (1839) Individuals (1610) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (729) County Government (623) City / Municipal Government (590) Low-income (508) Public K-12 School (463) Tribal Organization (223) Community Health Center (184)

Frequently asked questions

How many grants for colleges (all higher ed) in california are available?
Grantoria currently lists 148 grants for colleges (all higher ed) in california, of which 2 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is December 1, 2026 — about 43 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $50M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse grants for colleges (all higher ed) in california, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

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