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Community Air Protection Support Grants
$10,000
Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven projects in Butte County that aim to improve air quality and reduce exposure to harmful pollutants, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis For Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in low-to-moderate income areas of Southern California, helping them grow and create jobs.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis For Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to small business owners in low-to-moderate income areas of Southern California to foster economic development and community impact.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Lawn and Garden Equipment Program
$15,000
Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Butte County residents and businesses for replacing gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment with zero-emission electric alternatives to improve air quality and reduce pollution.

Environment
Individuals
Storefront Beautification Grants
$15,000
City of Santa Cruz
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property and business owners in Santa Cruz for improving the exterior appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the visual appeal of the area and promoting economic vitality.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
RENOVATE Facade Improvement Program
Contact for amount
Los Angeles County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This program provides financial support for facade improvements to small businesses in historically underserved commercial areas of Los Angeles County, enhancing their appearance, safety, and accessibility.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Small Business Incentive Program
$5,000
City of Santa Ana
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance and support to new small businesses in Santa Ana, helping them thrive during their first three years of operation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Small Business Grant Program
$10,000
City of El Monte
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides one-time grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in El Monte to help them maintain operations, retain staff, and serve local low- and moderate-income communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$375,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and innovation in wood products, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses in California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Inland Wetlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to public and private landowners in California's Central Valley for projects that conserve and restore wetlands and habitats to support various bird populations.

Environment
State governments
Dairy Plus Program
$1,250,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This program provides funding to California dairy operations for implementing advanced manure management technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Inner Sunset Neighborhood Vibrancy Fund
$20,000
SF New Deal
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This program provides financial support to small businesses in the Inner Sunset neighborhood for storefront improvements, technical assistance, and activating vacant commercial spaces to enhance the local economy and community vibrancy.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant
$70,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to small businesses in California for upgrading, removing, or replacing underground storage tanks to meet safety regulations.

Environment
Small businesses
Measure Q Grants
$500,000
Santa Cruz County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This program provides funding to community organizations and local governments in Santa Cruz County to support projects that improve environmental health, enhance public access to parks, and promote community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Civil Money Penalty Communicative Technology Grant
$12,774,440
California Department of Public Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant opportunity allows Skilled Nursing Facilities to apply for funding to purchase tablets and tablet-related accessories. Facilities must attest the tablets will be used for facilitating virtual telehealth or family visits for residents. Facilities must be certified through the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Applicants may generally request up to $3,000.00, however requests beyond $3,000.00 will be accepted and will require CDPH and CMS review. Applicants must use the template provided on the CDPH website; cover letters are not required. Keywords: Tablet, Communicative Technology, Skilled Nursing Facility, CMS, CDPH, CMP, Civil Money Penalty, Public Health, SNF

Health
Small businesses
Restaurant Grant Program
$12,500
California City of West Hollywood
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small, local restaurants in West Hollywood facing economic challenges due to rising costs and reduced sales, helping them sustain operations during a difficult period.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
City of Malibu Small Business Micro Grant Program
$20,000
City of Malibu
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Malibu that have experienced economic hardship due to recent natural disasters, helping them cover essential operational costs for recovery.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund Program
$25,000
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 6, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that were significantly affected by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, helping them recover and rebuild.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
The Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Technical Assistance (TA) Program
$1,500,000
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding initiative provides technical assistance and support to organizations that help high-barrier populations, such as youth, veterans, and justice-involved individuals, improve their workforce readiness and economic mobility in California.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant 4 (PFL SB 4 Grant)
$500,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses in California with the costs associated with employee absences under the Paid Family Leave program.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses