Mission Viejo, CA
Mission Viejo Thrives Grant Program
From City of Mission Viejo with the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $3,500
- Deadline
- Nov 15, 202621 days left
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to ociesmallbusiness.org.
Who can apply
- For-profit brick-and-mortar businesses in Mission Viejo with a Certificate of Occupancy and 2 to 25 FTE employees (owner counts), making visible interior/exterior physical improvements
- Excludes home-based businesses, cannabis and real estate
Retail, restaurant, and services
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Small local pool. Projects tied to social-media engagement (murals, photo spots, signage) get priority.
Before you apply
Winners must attend three Zoom workshops (Dec 1, 8 and 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m.) and one SBDC consult, so block those dates. Pitch an 'Instagrammable' improvement.
Heads up
The page says applications close at 11:59 p.m. but names no time zone.
Checked on ociesmallbusiness.org, Oct 21 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Mission Viejo Thrives Grant Program
How much is Mission Viejo Thrives Grant Program?
Up to $3,500. The full line is: Up to $3,500. Highest figure stored: $3,500.
When can I apply for Mission Viejo Thrives Grant Program?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for Mission Viejo Thrives Grant Program?
For-profit brick-and-mortar businesses in Mission Viejo with a Certificate of Occupancy and 2 to 25 FTE employees (owner counts), making visible interior/exterior physical improvements. Excludes home-based businesses, cannabis and real estate.
Does Mission Viejo Thrives Grant Program require matching funds?
No matching funds are required on the page we checked.
Where was Mission Viejo Thrives Grant Program checked?
Checked on 2026-10-21 at https://ociesmallbusiness.org/city-of-mission-viejo-thrives-grant-program/. The official page wins if we disagree.