State grantCalifornia
Quantum FAST Challenge
Offered by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Source: California Grants Portal. View the official listing. Listed from the California Grants Portal (grants.ca.gov). Grantgrove is not affiliated with or endorsed by the State of California.
- Who can apply
- Faculty or administrators at California public higher education institutions lead projects.
- How much
- $50,000 – $500,000
- By when
- Closed Oct 20Opens July 30, 2026Letter of intent required.
Checked Oct 20, 2026
About this grant
The Quantum FAST Challenge is a competitive grant program that seeks to strengthen California's quantum ecosystem by funding projects in two priority areas: (1) Education and workforce development projects that build the talent pipeline that quantum technologies require; and (2) Applied use case demonstrations that pair researchers and students with industry partners to demonstrate applications in quantum-adjacent disciplines.
Eligibility details
- Eligible applicants: California public higher education institution. Projects must be led by a faculty member or administrator from a University of California, California State University, or California Community College. Note: Private industry stakeholders, relevant nonprofits, and workforce organizations may serve as partners on a project proposal, but the lead applicant must be affiliated with one of the California's public higher education systems listed above
- Geography: Must be legally authorized to conduct business in California. Must be in good standing and have active status with the California Secretary of State.
- Matching funds: Not Required
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