California grants for Small businesses
Explore 248 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
Date Added
Apr 15, 2024
This program provides financial assistance to businesses and public agencies in California to adopt cleaner technologies for heavy-duty engines and equipment, particularly benefiting low-income communities and promoting environmental justice.
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May 3, 2024
This program provides forgivable loans to small businesses, nonprofits, and developers in Los Angeles County to acquire and revitalize under-utilized commercial properties, fostering community-serving spaces and promoting equitable economic development.
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Jul 11, 2024
This grant provides funding for evaluators to assess and improve the EMS Corp program's implementation and effectiveness, drawing comparisons to the successful Alameda EMS model, with the goal of enhancing emergency medical services in the community.
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Nov 19, 2025
This grant provides funding to local governments and private businesses for the installation and maintenance of sewage disposal stations to promote environmentally responsible boating in California.
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Jan 25, 2024
This initiative provides financial assistance to small businesses in San Francisco that have experienced vandalism, helping them cover repair costs and maintain their storefronts.
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Jan 24, 2025
This program provides matching funds to small businesses along Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica for exterior improvements, prioritizing those owned by minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, while enhancing safety and community vitality.
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Dec 6, 2023
This program provides bicycle racks at little to no cost for commercial property owners in Palm Desert, promoting cycling and supporting local businesses while enhancing community infrastructure.
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Date Added
Dec 31, 2024
This program provides financial support to small businesses in California to help them expand their exports through participation in trade events and reimbursement for export-related activities.
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Nov 22, 2024
This grant provides funding to support innovative clean energy projects in California, targeting entrepreneurs and organizations that advance energy efficiency and renewable technologies.
Application Deadline
Jul 16, 2026
Date Added
Aug 8, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based public agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate in construction and engineering applications.
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Aug 7, 2025
This program provides financial incentives for low-income California residents to install solar and battery storage systems, helping them save on energy bills and improve energy resilience.
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Date Added
May 20, 2024
This funding is available to current property owners for cleanup and investigation of unauthorized petroleum releases from underground storage tanks, covering activities like site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, and corrective action planning.
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Date Added
Dec 6, 2023
This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and tenants in Carson for exterior upgrades that enhance the visual appeal and economic vitality of key business areas.
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Oct 17, 2024
This program provides financial support to property owners in unincorporated San Joaquin County for improving the exteriors of commercial buildings, particularly in economically distressed areas, to help revitalize the community and promote economic recovery after the pandemic.
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Date Added
Oct 28, 2024
This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.
Application Deadline
Jun 5, 2026
Date Added
Apr 17, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based local educational agencies and third-party transportation providers to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses, promoting a transition to zero-emission transportation.
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Date Added
Feb 7, 2025
This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.
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Date Added
May 20, 2024
This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.
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Date Added
May 20, 2024
This grant provides financial support to applicants seeking federal funding for clean hydrogen projects, specifically those applying for opportunities from the Department of Energy.
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Date Added
Jan 25, 2024
This program provides $5,000 grants to small businesses and non-profits in Norco, California, that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

