Mathematical and Physical Sciences in California
Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049) awarded $1.2 billion to recipients in California in 1,904 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 14% of the program's national total. California Institute of Technology received the most, $316 million.
- Awarded in California$1.2 billion
- Awards1,904
- Share of the program14%
- Rank among states1st of 53
- National total$8.5 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 628 | $231 million |
| FY 2022 | 596 | $247 million |
| FY 2023 | 589 | $256 million |
| FY 2024 | 525 | $230 million |
| FY 2025 | 463 | $215 million |
Recipients in California
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 148 | $316 million |
| The Regents of the University of California | Colleges and universities | 196 | $132 million |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Colleges and universities | 123 | $124 million |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Colleges and universities | 184 | $88.9 million |
| University of California, San Diego | Colleges and universities | 169 | $79.2 million |
| University of California Irvine | Colleges and universities | 140 | $65.7 million |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | Colleges and universities | 133 | $61.0 million |
| University of California, Davis | Colleges and universities | 124 | $37.0 million |
| The Regents of the University of California | Colleges and universities | 97 | $33.0 million |
| University of Southern California | Colleges and universities | 96 | $30.4 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- Topology
- Geometric Analysis
- Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
- Plasma Physics
- Applied Mathematics
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- Computational Mathematics
- Statistics
- Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
See all 41 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Mathematical and Physical Sciences money goes to California?
$1.2 billion from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 1,904 awards. California ranks 1st of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Mathematical and Physical Sciences money in California?
The largest recipient is California Institute of Technology, with $316 million in 148 awards. Next are The Regents of the University of California and University of California, Santa Barbara.
Can organizations in California apply now?
Yes, 41 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Mathematical and Physical Sciences in other states
Other large programs in California
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Head Start