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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Round 9

    Open Date
    Sep 13, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $482,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6901
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Grants from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. Lendistry has been designated by the state to act as the intermediary for the Program to disburse the grant funds.

    Visit CAReliefGrant.com to apply.

    Thursday, September 9th through Thursday, September 30th.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible businesses must have a physical address and operate in California. Please see CAReliefGrant.com for additional eligibility information.  

    View Full Grant Details: California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Round 9>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 4 – Non Profit Cultural Institutions

    Open Date
    Mar 16, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    N/A
    Portal ID
    5683
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Arts and Cultural Program will support California eligible nonprofit cultural institutions defined as registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities that satisfy the criteria for a qualified small business, but with no limitation on annual gross revenue. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000.

    Lendistry has been designated by the state to act as the intermediary for the Program.

    Visitcareliefgrant.com/arts-and-culture/ for more information

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible businesses must have a physical address and operate in California. Please see https://careliefgrant.com/arts-and-culture/ for additional eligibility information.

    View Full Grant Details: California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 4 – Non Profit Cultural Institutions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 5

    Open Date
    Mar 25, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $729,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5827
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides grants from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions.

    Lendistry has been designated by the state to act as the intermediary for the Program to disburse the grant funds.

    Visit CAReliefGrant.com

    Round 5 is 3/25/21 - 3/31/21
    Eligible Round 1, 2, and 3 applicants automatically are entered into Round 5

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible businesses must have a physical address and operate in California. Please see CAReliefGrant.com for additional eligibility information.

    View Full Grant Details: California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 5>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions

    Open Date
    Dec 1, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CEG
    Portal ID
    4061
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as they promote equity in California and eliminate barriers to enter the newly regulated cannabis industry for equity program applicants and licensees.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be a California city, county or city and county.

    View Full Grant Details: Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions

    Open Date
    Oct 4, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $35,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CEG
    Portal ID
    7003
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as they promote equity in California and eliminate barriers to enter the newly regulated cannabis industry for equity program applicants and licensees.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be a California city, county or city and county.

    View Full Grant Details: Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions

    Open Date
    Oct 3, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CEG
    Portal ID
    14249
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as they promote equity in California and eliminate barriers to enter the newly regulated cannabis industry for equity program applicants and licensees.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be a California city, county or city and county.

    View Full Grant Details: Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions

    Open Date
    Nov 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CEG
    Portal ID
    46487
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as they promote equity in California and eliminate barriers to enter the newly regulated cannabis industry for equity program applicants and licensees.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must be a California city, county or city and county.

    View Full Grant Details: Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Capital Infusion Program (CIP)

    Open Date
    Jul 20, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    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
    6409
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant is ONLY open to Small Business Development Centers. This is NOT a grant for small businesses. 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. Funds are dedicated for the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Northern, Central, LA, Orange County Inland Empire, and San Diego and Imperial.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Applications may only be submitted by California SBDC Lead Centers as one consolidated application per SBDC region.

    View Full Grant Details: Capital Infusion Program (CIP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Capital Infusion Program (CIP)

    Open Date
    Jul 22, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    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
    12170
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant is ONLY open to the five Small Business Development Center networks. This is NOT a grant for small businesses.

    This funding is for the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Northern, Central, LA, Orange County Inland Empire, and San Diego and Imperial to support their efforts to help small businesses access capital. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Applications may only be submitted by California SBDC Lead Centers as one consolidated application per SBDC region.

    View Full Grant Details: Capital Infusion Program (CIP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Capital Infusion Program (CIP) 2023-2024

    Open Date
    Jun 15, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CACIP2023
    Portal ID
    34274
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This grant is ONLY open to the five Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Networks in California. This is NOT a grant for small businesses.

    This funding is for the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in the Northern CA, Central CA, Los Angeles, Orange County Inland Empire, and San Diego and Imperial regions to support their efforts to help small businesses access capital. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Applications may only be submitted by California SBDC Lead Centers as one consolidated application per SBDC region.

    View Full Grant Details: Capital Infusion Program (CIP) 2023-2024>/span>