BEAM Circular invites proposals for grants of to support the development of wet labs and job training facilities in Stanislaus County.
Donor Name: BEAM Circular
State: California
County: Stanislaus County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/21/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Shared-use facilities that promote learning, innovation, entrepreneurship, and training are vital infrastructure for the county’s growing circular bioeconomy sector. The Stanislaus Wet Lab & Training Facilities Fund supports the purchase of equipment and development of facilities that provide local students and workers with industry-aligned job training opportunities. Projects must advance access to good jobs and career pathways in underserved communities, with a focus on expanding job training opportunities for target beneficiary populations identified by the American Rescue Plan Act
Funds may be used to build local capacity through:
- Workforce training and lab equipment for hands-on skill development;
- Incubator spaces for early-stage businesses that enable job training opportunities; or
- Community-accessible laboratory facilities that enable broader participation in science, technology, and innovation.
Grant Focus
Grants awarded through this program can be used for the following purposes:
- Workforce Training Equipment
- Facility Improvements
- Incubator Spaces
- Educational Tools and Resources
- Community-Focused Laboratory Facilities
Funding Information
A total of $1,500,000 in funding is available for multiple awards between 2025-2026. Applicants may request between $10,000 to $500,000, based on the size and scope of their proposed project.
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must be deployed in Stanislaus County. Educational institutions, local governmental entities and school districts, and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must serve one or more target beneficiary populations.
For more information, visit BEAM Circular.
