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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020-21 CIP Program Announcement

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $251,100 – $1,008,900
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2022
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this grant is to help small businesses and entrepreneurs navigate the financing landscape and successfully access the funding they need to operate and/or expand their businesses.  Challenges in accessing capital remain a barrier to growth for the state’s small business base.  Funding for the program is made available through the State of California, and the CalOSBA at GO-Biz is responsible for administration of the grant.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2020-21 CIP Program Announcement>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020-21 TAEP Program Announcement

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2016
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Small Business Technical Assistance Expansion Program (SB TAEP) was created in 2018 to expand the services of federally-awarded small business technical assistance programs in California, administered by and primarily funded by federal agencies, that provide one-on-one confidential free or low-cost consulting and training to small businesses and entrepreneurs in CA. Gov. Code Section 12100-12100.69.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: 2020-21 TAEP Program Announcement>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Accelerate CA: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program Round 2

    Open Date
    Jul 26, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    ACAHUB2023
    Portal ID
    42887
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Eligible organizations can apply to administer a grant program for the State to facilitate the transformation of invention to impact by accelerating the startup and growth of innovation-based firms in key industry areas with a focus on diverse founders, including women, people of color, and underserved geographies and regions. Successful applicants will receive the Accelerate CA: Inclusive Innovation Hub (Accelerate CA Hub) designation.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

     

    View Full Grant Details: Accelerate CA: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program Round 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program – Round 3

    Open Date
    Nov 15, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $250,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $250,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    50463
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program Round 3 seeks applications from Inland Empire-based organizations to administer a grant program for the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. This program aims to expedite the startup and growth of innovation-based firms in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, focusing on diverse founders, including women, people of color, and underserved regions.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The state of California

    View Full Grant Details: Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program – Round 3>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 28, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $28,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $900,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    3992
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 14, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $48,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $600,000 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    25448
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 23, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $38,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $900,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    6580
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $48,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $600,000 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    78867
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Aug 8, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $48,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $600,000 – $3,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    11534
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Competes Grant Round 1

    Open Date
    Jan 3, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $120,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000,000 – $36,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80825
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Competes Grant Program (CCGP) is available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California and create quality, full-time jobs in California that might not otherwise be created by the business or any other business.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    There are no geographic limitations or restrictions, however, all employment growth and investments must take place in California.  For businesses that qualify to apply via the high unemployment or high poverty designation, at least 75% of the employment growth must occur in the qualifying high poverty or high unemployment city or county.

    View Full Grant Details: California Competes Grant Round 1>/span>