Small Business Grant Programs in California 2026

Founders First Capital Partners’ Supplier Innovative Finance Program (SIFP) offers certified small business suppliers the opportunity to receive a $5,000 unrestricted grant. The program supports the equitable implementation of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Eight certified suppliers are selected each quarter to receive a grant, and grant winners also receive a scholarship for additional coaching and business program accelerators.

California STEP supports small businesses entering global markets with events and vouchers.
The California STEP program, overseen by GO‑Biz and partially funded by the U.S. SBA, helps small California businesses expand exports through subsidized trade event participation and reimbursable export promotion expenses.

Binc helps eligible bookstore owners, booksellers, and comic shop employees facing an unforeseen financial hardship caused by a qualifying event. 24 hours after verification and committe approval, Binc directly pays third‑party vendors (e.g., landlord, utility company).

The Yéego Action Grant supports Native artists and culture bearers facing a specific professional opportunity or a hardship hindering their creative practice, offering encouragement to “keep going.”

The Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant is a competitive small business grant program from Genesis For Good Foundation and Genesis Bank. It’s designed to support very small businesses in low‑to‑moderate income communities in four Southern California counties with capital, mentoring, and tools to strengthen their infrastructure, create jobs, and deepen community impact.

The RENOVATE Façade Improvement Program is a County-funded initiative from the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity that provides grants for strategic storefront upgrades to small businesses in historically disinvested areas countywide. Through design and construction services, RENOVATE helps improve the look, safety, and accessibility of commercial storefronts and revitalize commercial corridors.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment in the growth of small businesses. The program provides entrepreneurs with access to education, capital, and support services to help them create jobs and economic opportunity in their communities.

The Entreprenista Evolve Grant is a quarterly $5,000 grant supporting women founders with funding for their next phase of growth. Created by the co-founders of Entreprenista, Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer, the grant is offered in partnership with GIMME Beauty, a family-owned haircare brand.

The Skip Instant Grants are recurring $1,000 grants awarded to small business owners through live drawings held multiple times each week. Several winners are selected during each live event and receive cash or credit to support their business.

The Sidewalk Vending Program, run by ICON CDC in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Community Investment Department, provides eligible sidewalk vendors with free vending carts, permitting and compliance assistance, and business resources to help them operate safely and grow. Cart availability is subject to program requirements and available funding.