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
145 grants found
USDA Rural Business Loans & Grants
The USDA offers loans, loan guarantees, and grants to help businesses start, expand, or add value to their business in rural areas.
SBIR & STTR Innovation Grant Programs
Competitive grant funding from 11 federal agencies to help small businesses develop and test new products, ideas, or technology.
Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Small Grant Program
The EEOST provides grants to tax-exempt nonprofit corporations to develop or improve a child care facility in which at least 50% of the child care enrollment consists of low-income families who are eligible to receive public subsidy.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Offsets international business development and related marketing costs for small businesses. The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is a grant program that helps small businesses in Massachusetts to expand their exports and enter new markets.
Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP)
EDIP seeks to create new jobs and help businesses grow. Growth is encouraged by offering credits to lower taxes in exchange for job creation. The Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) is a tax incentive program designed to foster job creation and stimulate business growth in Massachusetts.
The National Minority Supplier Development Center
The National Minority Supplier Development Center provides resources and support to minority-owned businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency US Department of Commerce
The Minority Business Development Agency US Department of Commerce provides resources and support to minority-owned businesses.
America's Small Business Development Centers
America's Small Business Development Centers provide resources and support to small businesses.
Community Development Block Grant Program
Provides funding for community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.
Community Services Block Grant Program
The Community Services Block Grant Program provides funding for community services that help low-income individuals and families.
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income households reduce energy costs by making homes more energy-efficient.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income households pay for home energy costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in California