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California small business grants

31 grants for small businesses in California are open right now. The next deadline is Tuesday, Oct 27. 4 grants are coming up.

These listings explicitly include small businesses and record California coverage. Check city, county, industry and business-stage restrictions before applying.

Closing soon

3opportunities close within 30 days. The next deadlines are:

Due in October 2026

Due in November 2026

Due in December 2026

  • Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery

    Department of Fish and Wildlife

    Applicants: For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Small businesses, Tribal governments and organizations

    California

    Open

  • California STEP Export Vouchers

    California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

    Applicants: Small businesses

    California

    Up to $10K

    Open

  • Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 27/28

    Victim Compensation Board

    Applicants: For-profit companies, Individuals, Nonprofits, Small businesses, Tribal governments and organizations

    California

    Open

  • California Food Production Investment Program

    California Energy Commission

    Applicants: Small businesses

    California

    Open

Due in April 2027

Due in June 2027

Rolling or no fixed deadline

Closed programs

These rounds are not accepting applications. Check the official pages for future announcements.

Check the recorded eligibility

Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program

Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Indian Health Care Providers, Hospital-affiliated health systems, CBOs operating Medi-Cal-enrolled primary care clinics, School-based health centers, Other authorized service settings, per State Plan Amendment 23-0010. Applicants must be legal entities capable of entering into a grant agreement, managing awarded funds, and operating Medi-Cal-enrolled pediatric primary care settings.

Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27

Eligible applicants are: -Certified Recycling Centers (RC) -Certified Collection/Drop off Programs (CP) -Certified Community Service Programs (SP) -Local Government (cities, counties, or cities and counties) as defined in PRC section 30109. Applicants that seek to pay out CRV for the collected glass, must be a Certified Recycling Center, and meet the requirements of Section 2525(k) of the California Code of Regulations.

2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program

For more information, see: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes.xhtml Eligible applicants must be in good standing with CDFA, USDA, and the State of California, including no current violations with SNAP authorization (USDA), Direct Marketing Program (CDFA), any other CDFA grant agreement or contract, or the State Controller’s Office.

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Questions

Are there open california small business grants?

You can explore 31 open grants here. 3 grants close in the next 30 days. Check each grant to see if you can apply.

When is the next application deadline?

Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program closes next, on Tuesday, Oct 27. Check the official listing for the application time and requirements. Official program details.

Can small businesses and nonprofits apply?

31 open listings include small-business applicants and 17 include nonprofits. A listing can accept both. Applicant type is only one requirement; check the project purpose and full eligibility.