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California Dream Fund is sponsored by California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). The California Dream Fund provides microgrants to seed entrepreneurship and small business creation in underserved small business groups facing capital and opportunity gaps.
This includes businesses owned by minorities (people of color) and individuals with limited English proficiency. To qualify, applicants must complete an in-depth training program with participating centers through the Technical Assistance Expansion Program (TAEP).
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses and small nonprofits that meet the definition of an eligible small business, have verified completion of a business training program and one-on-one consulting with an SB TAEP funded Center, have registered the business or obtained a business license in California after July 1, 2019, and have submitted required documentation and a self-certification attesting to their eligibility. Underserved small business groups include minority-owned businesses and those with limited English proficiency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
California Dream Fund is funded by California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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