California Business and Commerce Grants

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that promote economic mobility and wealth creation for communities of color and low-income individuals in California, focusing on workforce development for formerly incarcerated individuals and strengthening small businesses through culturally-effective support.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs in the Midwest who are developing innovative solutions to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to independently owned legacy businesses along the historic Route 66 corridor, focusing on preservation projects that enhance visibility and sustainability, particularly for underrepresented communities.

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Sacramento for projects that protect and improve local water quality by preventing stormwater pollution.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists living in Santa Ana to create community-focused projects that enhance the local arts and culture scene while promoting economic development.

This funding opportunity provides $15 million over three years to non-profit organizations for programs that promote restorative justice and accountability in California correctional facilities, focusing on empathy, resilience, and reducing violence among participants.

This program provides funding to Small Business Development Center networks in California to enhance their ability to assist small businesses in accessing capital and improving their financial readiness.

This program provides financial support to community development financial institutions that serve low-income communities in California, focusing on affordable housing, healthcare, small business growth, and economic revitalization.

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

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.

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.

This grant provides financial support to artists living or working in Long Beach who have demonstrated significant artistic achievement and community engagement.

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

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Oakland area that focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and workforce education.

This program provides funding for collaborative projects led by teachers in California to rejuvenate the teaching profession, enhance teacher leadership, and create a positive impact in under-resourced schools.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Richmond that have been negatively affected by COVID-19, helping them stabilize and grow through grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in California for improving the sorting and processing infrastructure of beverage container recycling to enhance material quality and reduce contamination.

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to self-employed sidewalk vendors in unincorporated Los Angeles County to help them comply with new regulations and recover from pandemic-related losses.

This program provides $10,000 grants and support to help 20 small businesses in Long Beach grow and become sustainable through workshops and personalized assistance.