Grant for Small Businesses to Deepen Community Impact and Spur Growth in California (USA)
GrantID: 74810
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000
Summary
This quarterly grant offers a $5,000 award designed to help small businesses deepen their community impact and spur growth. It’s tailored for entrepreneurs who are making a positive difference—like creating jobs, introducing innovative services, or making key offerings more accessible, especially in underserved or marginalized neighborhoods.
Eligibility is crafted to support businesses with some established track record. Preference is given to those that have been operating for at least one year and are already generating revenue—ideally above a modest threshold. Even more emphasis is placed on businesses embedded in underrepresented communities, though all U.S.-based entities formed under domestic law are welcome to apply.
Timing is predictable and structured: each quarter begins with an application window on the first day and closes at the end of the same month. Review follows immediately, and awardees are notified mid‑month the following month, with the grant officially going into effect at the end of that month. This cadence helps businesses plan ahead and stay ready for the next cycle.
While the famed $5,000 is the headline, the support goes beyond just money. Grantees often receive expert coaching, access to tailored technology solutions, and helpful connections to fuel meaningful scaling and longterm impact. It’s both a funding opportunity and a boost in resources and guidance.
In short, if you're a U.S.-based small business that’s at least a year old, generating revenue, and making real community strides—especially in underrepresented areas—this quarterly grant could give your work a timely and practical lift.
If you are located in California and working in the area of Small Business, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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