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California grants for Small businesses

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$5K Grant Program: California
$5,000
Verizon
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This program provides funding and resources to small business owners to help them improve their operations and compete in the digital marketplace.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration (Window 2)
$750,000
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding to businesses in California for adopting and installing environmentally friendly refrigeration technologies that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Small businesses
Marine Diesel Engine Repower Program
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Santa Barbara County for upgrading or replacing older diesel marine engines with cleaner technologies to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration
$38,500,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides financial incentives for California businesses to replace outdated refrigeration systems using harmful high-GWP refrigerants with more environmentally friendly ultra-low-GWP alternatives.

Energy
Small businesses
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on expanding the forest-sector economy and workforce, promoting sustainable forest management, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Workforce Development
State governments
Fast and Available Charging for All Californians
$10,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and private entities in California to develop fast electric vehicle charging stations, particularly in underserved communities, to support the state's transition to zero-emission transportation.

Energy
Small businesses
Headwaters Grant Fund
Contact for amount
County of Humboldt
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in Humboldt County that promote economic growth, job creation, and environmental sustainability across targeted industries.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association Grant
$50,000
Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for historic preservation projects in Long Beach, California, supporting nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and for-profit entities that benefit the public and align with national preservation standards.

Arts
Nonprofits
San José Creative Economy Fund
$8,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small creative businesses and sole proprietorships in San José to enhance their cultural and economic contributions through various projects and initiatives.

Arts
Small businesses
Los Angeles County Second District Business Interruption Fund
$10,000
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Los Angeles County's Second District that have faced significant disruptions to their operations due to external events over the past year.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Restore Grant Program
$25,000
Zero Foodprint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

Agriculture
Individuals
City of Vallejo Hardening Grant
$1,000
City of Vallejo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to small businesses in Vallejo that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically for security improvements.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)
$23,750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and for-profit businesses in California to establish a deposit-return system for reusable glass beverage containers, promoting a sustainable circular economy.

Environment
Small businesses
Song-Brown Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA)
$3,900,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides funding to accredited institutions in California to train Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, with the goal of increasing healthcare access in underserved communities.

Education
Small businesses
Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support California nursing education programs that train registered nurses to serve in underserved communities, helping to address healthcare workforce shortages.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant
$1,000,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Community Grant Program
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community-enhancing initiatives in areas such as arts, social services, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Marin Cultural Association (MCA) Arts Grants Program
$10,000
Marin Cultural Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Marin County, California, to enhance community-centered arts programming and cultural participation.

Arts
Individuals
Farm Grant Program
$10,000
Good Farm Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized farms and ranches in Mendocino and Lake Counties, California, to enhance their productivity and promote food security within the local community.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses