As the federal grant funding landscape undergoes changes, it’s more important than ever to stay proactive in seeking funding opportunities. Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation will be sharing a regular round-up of non-federal grants for those looking to diversify their funding sources. As a reminder, SPF offers funding search assistance! Please visit our website to explore some of our funding resources, or contact Research Development Support & Marketing Coordinators Cara Peters at cara.peters@humboldt.edu or Kumi Nakadate at kumiye.nakadate@humboldt.edu.

Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund: CIEIF Grants - Awards $75,000. The deadline is December 1, 2026. Supports and advises innovative investigators across the world who are working to reverse climate change. Welcomes predictive environmental impact assessments (EIA), impact modeling studies, and stakeholder engagement efforts for small-scale field tests of new technologies.

UC Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program: UC SAREP Small Grants Program - Awards range from $10,000 to $20,000. The deadline is January 14, 2027. Supports projects that help farming and food systems businesses and organizations be better prepared to adapt to future economic, environmental or social challenges. Funding focuses on two key areas: Support Area 1: Farmers, Ranchers, and Land Stewards; and Support Area 2: Urban, Rural, and Tribal Communities. Projects must benefit the broader food and farming system in California and may not be designed primarily to benefit a single individual or organization.

Looking Out Foundation: Looking Out Foundation Grants - Award amounts range from $5,000 to $25,000.  Applications are due January 15, 2027. Current priorities include projects supporting displaced people and immigrant communities, defending the rights and joys of Trans and Gender Expansive people, and increasing access to mental health resources.

NOTE: If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact our Pre-Award Specialists Pia Gabriel at pg12@humboldt.edu, Kaz Wegmuller at kaz.wegmuller@humboldt.edu, or Jocelyne Takatsuno at jt366@humboldt.edu 

While exploring alternative funding is valuable, continued engagement with federal grants remains critical - consistent applications help demonstrate the demand for these programs and ensure their ongoing availability. We’re here to help you navigate these funding opportunities and keep research thriving at Cal Poly Humboldt.