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Small business grants in California

6 city, county, and statewide grants in California are open now. National grants are listed separately and are not counted.

List checked Oct 18.

Showing 6 grants

Statewide

CUSP Extreme Weather & Climate Impacts Relief Grant (CCOF window)
Closes Dec 11California (statewide)
California Department of Food and Agriculture via CCOF Foundation
Up to $20,000
California farmers with up to $400,000 in gross sales (dairies up to $1M), including socially disadvantaged producers, affected by drought, extreme weather or other climate impacts.
No matchMediumMinority-owned
Checked Oct 18. Official page on cdfa.ca.gov (opens in a new tab)

San Diego

Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)
RollingSan Diego, CA
City of San Diego Economic Development
Up to $16,000
San Diego small businesses with 25 or fewer employees, a street-facing storefront and a valid business tax certificate.
Pays you backMediumAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on sandiego.gov (opens in a new tab)

San Francisco

Accessible Barrier Removal Grant
RollingSan Francisco, CA
City and County of San Francisco (OEWD / Office of Small Business)
Up to $10,000
San Francisco small businesses making eligible accessibility improvements to storefronts that support ADA compliance.
Pays you backMediumDisability-owned
Checked Oct 18. Official page on sf.gov (opens in a new tab)

Automatic Dishwashing Grant
RollingSan Francisco, CA
City and County of San Francisco
Up to $2,500
San Francisco food service businesses leasing or buying automatic dishwashers to switch from disposable to reusable foodware for on-site dining.
No matchQuickAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on sf.gov (opens in a new tab)

Small Business Disaster Relief Grant
RollingSan Francisco, CA
City and County of San Francisco (OEWD)
Up to $10,000
San Francisco small businesses recovering and reopening after a major fire or vehicular accident.
No matchQuickAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on sf.gov (opens in a new tab)

Vacant to Vibrant
RollingSan Francisco (Downtown), CA
City and County of San Francisco (OEWD)
No cap listed
Entrepreneurs opening pop-up locations in vacant downtown San Francisco storefronts.
No matchMediumAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on sf.gov (opens in a new tab)

Also along a corridor that includes CA

These programs are not counted in the California total. They are not limited to one state.

Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund: Up to $10,000. Closes Nov 12, 2026.

National grants also open

Nationwide programs do not count toward this page. Read each one to see if California qualifies.

Galaxy Grant: $2,500. Closes Oct 31, 2026.
Sephora Beauty Grant (2027): Up to $100,000. Closes Nov 6, 2026.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 Grant: Up to $10,000. Closes Dec 7, 2026.
Heroes Small Business Grant (2027): Up to $25,000. Closes Dec 15, 2026.
Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP): Up to $750. Closes Dec 31, 2026.
Halstead Grant 2027: Up to $7,500. Closes May 1, 2027.
CERF+ Emergency Relief Grant: Up to $1,000. Rolling.
Etsy Disaster Relief Fund: $2,000. Rolling.
Next Generation Farmer Fund: Up to $50,000. Opens Oct 28.
REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent: $7,500 or $25,000. Opens Nov 9.

Local help

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Common questions

How many grants are listed for California?

6 city, county, or statewide grants. National grants are listed below and are not counted.

Do national grants count on the California page?

No. A national grant can still be open to a business in this state. It does not count toward the state total.

Who are the California grants for?

Mostly businesses with 1 to 10 people. Read each grant. Some are for storefronts. Some are statewide.

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