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A.P. Giannini Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Leadership Award 2027: $70,000 a Year for Up to Three Years of Biomedical Research at a California Medical School
A three-year salary-support fellowship paying $70,000 a year, plus a structured communications and leadership training program, for early-career postdoctoral biomedical researchers working at an accredited California medical school.
Cal Grant Program 2026-27
California Student Aid Commission grant aid for eligible California students in qualifying colleges, universities, and career technical education programs. The 2026-27 March 2 priority deadline has passed; eligible California community-college applicants may use the September 2 secondary deadline.
CalEITC: California's $3,756 Cash Boost for Working Families
California's refundable earned-income credits can add a direct refund for eligible workers and families. Tax year 2025 returns were due April 15, 2026 and can still be filed late or amended; tax year 2026 returns are due April 15, 2027.
CalFresh (California SNAP)
Monthly food assistance for low-income Californians, delivered on an EBT card, to help cover grocery costs.
California CalWORKs
CalWORKs is California's cash-aid and services program for eligible families with children, administered locally by county welfare departments.
Huntington Research Fellowships 2027–2028: More Than 150 Awards From $3,500 a Month to a $50,000 Academic Year in San Marino, Opening 1 September 2026 and Closing 15 November 2026
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens awards more than 150 humanities research fellowships a year across long-term, short-term, travel grant and Oxbridge exchange categories; the 2027–2028 application portal opens 1 September 2026 and closes at 11:59 p.m. PST on 15 November 2026, with decisions in March 2027.
Wonderful Community Grants 2026–2027: $1 Million for Nonprofits, Schools and Agencies in Nine San Joaquin Valley Towns, Closing 31 August 2026
The Wonderful Company is distributing $1,000,000 in 2026–2027 through grants of $1,000–$50,000 for one year, plus up to two $100,000 two-year grants, to 501(c)(3) charities, local government agencies and Title 1 schools whose projects directly benefit nine rural communities in Kern, Kings and Fresno Counties, with applications open 1 July 2026 and closing 31 August 2026.