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California Business and Commerce Grants

Explore 199 grant opportunities

Pine Cone Foundation’s Micro-Grant
$3,500
Pine Cone Foundation (PCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding for small-scale projects in various fields, such as arts, education, and community development, to support individuals and organizations with limited access to other grant opportunities.

Agriculture
County governments
Stockton Blvd Plan Action Grant
$25,000
City of Sacramento Neighborhood Development Action Team (NDAT)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-led projects that enhance the social, economic, and cultural vitality of Stockton Boulevard and its neighborhoods, with a strong emphasis on arts and culture initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Goleta Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to low-income residents, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides funding for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing projects aimed at low-income and vulnerable populations, including homeless individuals, large families, seniors, and farmworkers in California.

Housing
Small businesses
Empowering Nonprofits to Work on Tobacco Prevention in California
$1,035,000
California Department of Public health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and tribal consortia working to reduce tobacco use and promote health in California's American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Pitch Elk Grove Startup Pitch Competition in California
$10,000
Pitch Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This competition provides financial rewards and mentorship opportunities to innovative tech startups in the Sacramento region, encouraging local entrepreneurial growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Garden Education Projects in California
$2,000
San Diego Ag in the Classroom (SDAITC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This grant provides funding and resources to schools in San Diego County to create and enhance garden-based educational projects that integrate various academic subjects through hands-on agricultural learning experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
WGA Business Grant Program
$2,000
City of Grover Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local businesses affected by construction disruptions along West Grand Avenue in Grover Beach, helping them maintain operations during the improvements.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to support California's forest-sector businesses and workforce development projects that enhance forest management practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen local economies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Old Town Pride Of Place Grant
$120,000
City of Goleta
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses and nonprofit organizations in Old Town Goleta to improve their operations, attract more customers, and contribute to the area's economic revitalization.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Façade Grant Program
$15,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This program provides matching funds to business and property owners in Alameda for improving the exterior appearance of their buildings through enhancements like painting, signage, and architectural restoration.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
North Valley THRIVE Catalyst Fund
$2,000,000
North Valley THRIVE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to public and private organizations, government entities, and Tribal groups in the North San Joaquin Valley for projects that drive economic growth and resilience in the region.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program
$25,000
City of La Mesa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to La Mesa businesses for exterior property improvements, enhancing their facades and overall appearance to boost the local economy.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Development Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to small cities and counties in California to improve housing, community facilities, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Los Angeles Legacy Business Recovery Grant Program
$20,000
City of Los Angeles
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This program provides financial support to longstanding small businesses in Los Angeles that are recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing those in low- and moderate-income communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grant
$500,550
Fresno State Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2024

The Pacific Coast Coalition is offering a grant of over $1 million for dairy processors in selected states to fund projects that diversify dairy product markets, promote business development, and encourage innovative use of regionally produced milk, with funds potentially used for planning, training, equipment, product development, and co-packing capabilities.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant
$2,000
Road Ahead Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated small businesses along Route 66 to help them maintain, reopen, or expand their operations while celebrating their contributions to the local culture and economy.

Community Development
Small businesses
Oakland Small Business Resiliency Fund
$25,000
East Bay Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This fund provides one-time financial support to diverse small businesses in Oakland that are facing economic challenges, particularly those owned by marginalized communities, to help them become more resilient and prepare for future growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses