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Small Business Outdoor Furnishings Grant is sponsored by City of Mountain View, CA. This grant program helps small businesses in Mountain View, CA, address the lingering impacts of COVID-19 by providing funds for the purchase of outdoor furnishings such as chairs, tables, umbrellas, and heaters.
While specific to outdoor furnishings for business operations rather than outdoor living home goods for sale, a solo founder might be able to leverage this for a retail space.
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MV Biz Newsletter - January 2025 MV Biz Newsletter - January 2025 City of Mountain View sent this bulletin at 01/17/2025 08:40 AM PST Welcome to the January 2025 Edition of Biz Buzz Newsletter! Happy New Year! This month’s newsletter highlights a community workshop, as well as local and state opportunities for financial assistance.
In this edition: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance Workshop Facade Improvement Grant - Application Period Extended!
Outdoor Furnishings Grant Program California Competes Tax Credit CAEATFA Sales Tax Exemption Program Resource Spotlight: NorCal SBDC Free Trainings for Small Businesses Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance Workshop on January 21, 2025 The City of Mountain View is making strides in developing a new ordinance that aims to reduce reliance on drive alone car trips while increasing multimodal transportation options.
City staff will be hosting a community workshop on Tuesday, January 21 st , at City Hall, 5:30 – 7:30PM to gather key insights on travel behavior. The goal of the workshop is to engage Mountain View employees and residents to identify common barriers for utilizing sustainable transportation options, as well as assess what mobility strategies would be most helpful for increasing multimodal access.
To help shape this new ordinance, we also invite you to complete this brief travel survey here: www. mountainview. gov/tdmsurvey .
We hope to see you at the workshop! If you have any questions, please contact Ben Pacho ( ben. pacho@mountainview.
gov ). You can also visit the main project website here: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) | Mountain View, CA Local Grant Opportunities Facade Improvement Grant - Application Period Extended! The City is extending the application period for the Facade Improvement Grant Program!
Businesses or property owners can apply for one of three tiers of matching grant funds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, as well as an additional opportunity for $2,500 for design services. The Facade Improvement Grant is reimbursable at 50% of the total project cost, up to the maximum grant amounts: Tier 1 - Nonarchitectural improvements ($5,000 maximum grant) : Awnings, parapets, new signs, sign removal, and storefront window displays.
Tier 2 - Painting ($10,000 maximum grant) : Exterior painting, murals / art. Tier 3 - Architectural improvements ($15,000 maximum grant) : Window or door refurbishment / replacement, historic features. Additional Opportunity - Architectural / Design Services ($2,500 - no match requirement) : Apply to work directly with one of two city-retained architects, or request a reimbursable grant to work with an architect of your choice.
Learn more about the Facade Improvement Grant Program. Questions? Reach out to us at econ.
dev@mountainview. gov to set up a meeting. Outdoor Furnishings Grant Program The Small Business Outdoor Furnishings Grant was created in 2023 to support local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
The City allocated $200,000 to the grant program, providing 40 eligible businesses with onetime grants of $5,000 for the purchase of outdoor furnishings. Eligible purchases can include t ables, c hairs, h eaters, u mbrellas, and planters. I f you're interested in applying, please email econ.
dev@mountainview. gov for an application. CAEATFA's Sales and Use Tax Exemption Program Save on Equipment Costs with CAEATFA's Sales and Use Tax Exemption The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) offers a Sales and Use Tax Exclusion (STE) Program for businesses in advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, and recycling.
This program provides tax savings on qualified equipment purchases, supporting clean energy goals while reducing upfront costs. Who’s Eligible: Manufacturers of advanced transportation, renewable energy, or recycling technologies. What Qualifies: Machinery, equipment, and IT used in manufacturing processes.
Key Details: $100M available annually; individual awards capped at $10M. The first-round application deadline is January 30 . Learn more and apply at CAEATFA’s website .
California Competes Tax Credit Apply by January 27, 2025 The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses aiming to locate, stay, or expand in California. For the fiscal year 2024-2025, over $644 million is allocated for this program. Application Period: January 6, 2025 – January 27, 2025.
Eligibility: Businesses of any industry, size, or location within California. Evaluation Criteria: Factors include the number of jobs created or retained, compensation levels, amount of investment, and the strategic importance of the project to the state or region. To apply or learn more, visit the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) website .
Resource Spotlight: Free Training for Small Businesses The Northern California Small Business Development Center (NorCal SBDC) provides a variety of free training programs to support small businesses at every stage. These trainings are available both virtually and in-person, covering essential topics such as: Workshops are led by experienced professionals who provide practical insights and real-world examples.
Participants can also access a library of recorded webinars to learn at their own pace. To explore upcoming trainings or access on-demand content, visit the NorCal SBDC's training portal . For personalized assistance, consider signing up for confidential, no-cost advising services offered by NorCal SBDC .
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Reach out to our team! The City of Mountain View Biz Newsletter supports businesses by providing the latest information and news about business resources, tools, funding sources and tips that can help businesses access opportunities for expanding sales and building capacity. If you have any questions please email Econ.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible businesses include restaurants and individually owned and operated retail establishments in the City of Mountain View with at least one and no more than 25 full-time employees. Religious institutions, non-profits, and businesses whose primary products are firearms, tobacco, liquor, or adult content are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Outdoor Furnishings Grant is funded by City of Mountain View, CA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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