California Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
California supports small businesses through the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). Major cities offer additional local programs.
CalOSBA Programs
CalOSBA administers the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program and connects businesses with various state and federal funding opportunities through the California Dream Fund.
Regional Centers
California's Small Business Development Centers, Women's Business Centers, and local economic development agencies provide free consulting and funding assistance statewide.
Major City Programs
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and other cities offer local grants including facade improvement programs, microenterprise assistance, and industry-specific incentives.
California Business Grants
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U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Assists small businesses that want to export products by providing financial assistance for trade missions, shows, website development, and international marketing.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Business Programs
Offers loans, grants, and guarantees to promote rural business growth and job creation.
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
One‑year funding opportunity for organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals and awards, and better prepare awardees for commercial success.
Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneur Training Program (VFPETP)
Funding opportunity for current VFPETP recipient organizations, with an initial 12‑month period and two option years, offering procurement training for start‑up and established small businesses.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Federal grant program that partners small businesses with research institutions to develop and commercialize technology.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Federal grant program that supports small businesses conducting scientific research and development with high commercialization potential.
Grants for Community Organizations
Grants that promote entrepreneurship, including support for veteran‑owned and service‑disabled veteran‑owned businesses and Small Business Development Centers.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Provides financial awards to state and territory governments to help businesses export.
Manufacturing Grants
Grants to help empower small manufacturers as part of the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, providing hands‑on training and workforce development.
Capital Readiness Program
Discover our program offering technical assistance to support growth and scalability of minority and underserved entrepreneurs.
HUBZone Program
An SBA sponsored program to promote economic development by offering financial grants.
8(a) Business Development Program
Program established by the SBA to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals access federal contracting opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in California