This program is designed to encourage downtown businesses to enhance their outdoor sidewalk café spaces to promote a lively, vibrant, and consistent streetscape. The CRA will assist up to $5,000 or 50% of the total cost of eligible products, whichever is less.

The Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program offers between $3,500 and $25,000 per year for small businesses that have hired and sustained at least one new job in the last year and/or purchased at least $5,000 in qualifying equipment or technology. The new employee must have been on the payroll for at least one year and earn at least $10.88/hour.

The California Small Agricultural Business Drought & Flood Relief Grant Program will provide relief to small agricultural businesses that experienced a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits due to drought or flood conditions. Group 3 will be allocated to qualified small agricultural businesses that do not file their 2022 tax returns until 2024.

Their goal is to create more equitable access to the basic business infrastructure needed to get companies up and running by offering up to $6,000 in assistance for HR and payroll. This program is for you if your business has at least 50% ownership by someone who is a member of an underrepresented group.

Small businesses often fall into a "gap" in services - many small businesses earn too much to qualify for free programs, yet not enough to afford quality service and representation. Elevate offers free and low cost legal services for small businesses located in San Jose, California, including contract drafting, contract review, litigation, incorporation and formation services. 

The BEACH Program (Bronco Entrepreneurs Advisory Clinic Hours) at Santa Clara University offers free informational appointments to entrepreneurs and small business owners in the community. The appointment will be with teams of legal and business professionals partnered with SCU law and business students.