Small Business Grant Programs in California 2026

The Small Business Mobility Fund is part of the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity’s Economic Mobility Initiative (EMI), designed to reduce barriers to business success by expanding access to education, training, technical assistance, and capital to small businesses across all five Supervisorial Districts.

Jobber Grants is a funding program for blue-collar and home service businesses that want to grow, innovate, and better serve their communities. In 2026, Jobber is partnering with Shark Tank’s Daymond John to award a total of $250,000 in cash grants across multiple levels—from $10,000 up to $100,000—plus an all‑expenses‑paid in‑person retreat for the 9 recipients.

Presented in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), the Allstate Main Street Grants Program supports small businesses fueling communities across the U.S. With $2 million in available funding, up to 250 entrepreneurs will be selected to participate in a 12-week Boost Camp accelerator focused on strengthening operations, planning for growth, and improving financial stability. A select group of 100 participants will receive a $20,000 grant to invest in tools, growth strategies, or resources that strengthen their business operations.

The Business Freedom Grant provides $1,000 in funding to help entrepreneurs achieve financial independence through business ownership. Whether launching a first business or scaling an existing one, the grant covers startup costs, marketing, equipment, or digital tools that transform ideas into income. Applications are scored on a 10-point system based on clarity of business idea (3 pts), feasibility of plan (3 pts), impact of grant (2 pts), and passion/commitment (2 pts). The grant is free to apply for and open to anyone with a business idea or existing small business, regardless of industry, location, experience level, or background.

Giving Joy offers small microgrants to women entrepreneurs worldwide whose projects create social and economic impact for women, girls, and families in their communities. They prioritize innovative, creative ideas with strong potential for community benefit rather than polished applications.

The Breva Thrive Grant is a quarterly $5,000 grant program that provides catalytic funding to early‑stage and growing U.S. small businesses that are generating positive, measurable impact in their communities, with particular interest in those serving underrepresented or historically underserved areas.

Spectrum Reach’s Pay It Forward Program gives selected small businesses a free TV and streaming ad campaign, a produced 30‑second commercial, and access to marketing education and mentorship to support local business growth.