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No specific named MWBE grant or deadline is posted; CalOSBA administers rotating small-business grant programs. Check the CalOSBA Funding Opportunities page and grants.ca.gov for current rounds.
Historical funding: Varies (Historically provided micro grants from $2,500 to $25,000)
Prior eligibility: Businesses must be located in California and historically had fewer than 500 employees.
California SBDC Grant Program is sponsored by California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). The California SBDC Grant Program provides funding to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed. These grants are available to businesses of all sizes and industries. While there are currently no active direct-to-business grant programs, CalOSBA administers grants and encourages signing up for their newsletter for future opportunities. This could be a relevant state-level opportunity for a California-based solo founder in home goods or outdoor products.
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