California residents have access to federal programs plus dozens of state-specific grants, scholarships, and assistance programs. Find everything you qualify for.
Top California Programs
- Cal Grant A & B — up to $9,358/year for college
- CalVet Home Loans — below-market rate mortgages for veterans
- CA Dream For All — 20% down payment assistance
- CA IBank — loan guarantees for small businesses
- CA Weatherization — free home energy upgrades
Federal Programs Available in California
All California residents also qualify for federal programs including SNAP, Medicaid, Pell Grants, LIHEAP, Section 8, SSDI/SSI, and more. GrantLantern checks both federal and California state programs simultaneously.
SNAP Food Benefits
Medicaid / CHIP
Pell Grant
LIHEAP Energy Help
Section 8 Housing
VA Benefits
SBIR/SBTT
SSI / SSDI
How to Apply for California Grants
- Use GrantLantern to get your personalized match list (free, 5 minutes)
- Each match includes direct links to the official California application page
- Gather common documents: ID, proof of income, proof of residency, Social Security number
- Apply to multiple programs — most don't conflict with each other