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California Business and Commerce Grants

Explore 201 grant opportunities

Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025-2026
$23,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established technical assistance centers in California that help small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly those from underserved communities, by offering free or low-cost advisory services and training.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
City of Pomona Community Development Block Grant
$300,000
City of Pomona Housing Services Division (Community Development Block Grant Unit)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community development projects that assist low- to moderate-income residents in Pomona, focusing on housing, public services, and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
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
Business Promotion Program
$5,000
Town of Danville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to Danville-based brick-and-mortar businesses and local organizations for collaborative events that promote shopping locally, with additional funding available for digital marketing initiatives.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AHEAD Economic Development Grant
Contact for amount
FHLBank San Francisco
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in Arizona, California, and Nevada to create jobs, provide job training, and assist low-income entrepreneurs and at-risk communities.

Community 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
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