CFOT Research Grants and Seed Money for Occupational Therapy (California)

About this program

The California Foundation for Occupational Therapy (CFOT) funds occupational therapy research, pilot studies, and program development across California through annual research grants and year‑round seed awards to advance client outcomes. Research grants include a General award up to $10,000 and multiple named grants typically $1,000–$3,000 (priority given to OT outcome studies), with applications due May 1 and awards announced at the OTAC conference; research and project seed money requests (up to $300) are reviewed quarterly and may be submitted year‑round. Applicants must be individual California‑based occupational therapy practitioners, faculty, or OT students and must hold membership in the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC); funds are awarded to individuals only (no institutional indirect costs or applicant salary reimbursement).