Business Development Grants in California
Browse open business development grants available to organizations in California. Our database includes federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities. Answer a few questions to see which grants you qualify for.
8 open business development grants in California
8 grants on this page, worth up to $71.5M combined.
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Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2
openGovernor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Early Infrastructure Projects fund heat-related infrastructure planning and a demonstration project that tests proposed approaches. Awards range from $750,000 to $1.2 million. Advanced Infrastructure Projects fund the implementation of heat-related infrastructure projects that have been identified…
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Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program
openDepartment of Health Care Services
This two-year funding opportunity will provide Medi-Cal provider organizations with funding, training, and technical assistance to build strong clinical, operational, and billing infrastructure. This funding aims to strengthen care teams, standardize workflows, enhance electronic health record…
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Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC)
open69A350 OSDBU
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will provide financial assistance to an eligible 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization to establish, operate, and administer the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical…
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Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
openGovernor's Office of Business and Economic Development
On November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). In its statement of purpose and intent, AUMA calls for regulating cannabis in a way that “reduces barriers to entry into the legal, regulated market.” GO-Biz…
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Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program
openRural Business-Cooperative Service
The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
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U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
openBureau of African Affairs
The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration. This program seeks market-based solutions that strengthen…
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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
openDOC NOAA - ERA Production
This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and maritime operations; enhancing seafood safety and management…
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Small Grants Program
openSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
The Grant has three focus areas: Nature Based Solutions (NBS), community enhancement and access, and ecosystem restoration. NBS goals are to support restoration, conservation, and 3 climate projects that will stop or reverse ongoing subsidence and reduce greenhouse gas emissions occurring on…
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Business Development Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines
| Grant Name | Funder | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2 | Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation | $750K - $4.5M | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program | Department of Health Care Services | $500K - $700K | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) | 69A350 OSDBU | $250K - $250K | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions | Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development | Up to $15M | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program | Rural Business-Cooperative Service | $600K - $1M | Jan 31, 2027 |
| U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program | Bureau of African Affairs | $5M - $50M | May 31, 2027 |
| 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program | DOC NOAA - ERA Production | $15K - $75K | May 1, 2028 |
| Small Grants Program | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Varies | Rolling / Open |
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