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
iFundWomen Grant
The iFundWomen Grant provides funding to support women entrepreneurs.
Amber Grant for Women
The Amber Grant for Women provides funding to support women entrepreneurs.
Black Girl Ventures Grant
The Black Girl Ventures Grant provides funding to support black women entrepreneurs.
SBIR Grant
The SBIR Grant provides funding to support small businesses in research and development.
Yeego Action Grant
The Yeego Action Grant provides funding to support Native American artists and communities.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) provides funding to support small businesses in expanding their exports.
National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) Grant
The NWBOC Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote business development.
Ladies Who Launch Grant
The Ladies Who Launch Grant provides funding to support women and nonbinary entrepreneurs.
National Women's Business Council (NWBC) Grant
The NWBC Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote economic outcomes.
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Grant
The WIPP Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote public policy solutions.
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Growth Grant
The NAWBO Growth Grant provides funding to support the growth and development of women-owned businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in California