Loans & Grants

List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.

Local government loan/grant programs
California

San Diego County

County of San Diego Small Business Stimulus Grant

The Small Business Stimulus Grant Program is funded by Board of Supervisors allocated federal CARES Act funding and County General Fund. The grant funding provides economic assistance to help businesses and nonprofit entities impacted by COVID-19. Financial assistance will be allocated to eligible, qualified small businesses and nonprofit entities with final award recommendations made by individual district offices based on the availability of funds, program guidelines, and the submission of all required information and supporting documentation.

Area served: California
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Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Local government loan/grant programs
California

Community Vision

California Fisheries Fund

The California Fisheries Fund offers affordable loans to small-scale fishermen, fishing enterprises, ports, and nonprofits.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

Immigrants Rising

Spark

Learn how to leverage your skills, knowledge and experience to make money through freelancing or starting your own business. You must complete Spark's entrepreneurship training to apply to receive funding.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

CDC Small Business Finance

Childcare and Preschool Loan

The Childcare and Preschool Loan can be used to acquire an existing Child Care business, Preschool, or to expand your current operations. In all cases, CDC Small Business Finance will help you assess the situation to identify the right financing to support your growth.


Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Local government loan/grant programs
California

California Paid Family Leave Alliance

Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant

The Paid Family Leave Small Business (PFLSB) Grant will provide to California Small Businesses of less than 10 employees $500 for each employee who is utilizing the PFL Program, up to a total of $4,500 per small business, to help offset the costs involved with training other employees to cover the duties of this individual on leave. 

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners, Employees, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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National Resources

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Corporate loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Founders First CDC

LGBTQIA+ National Grant

The LGBTQIA+ National Grant provides eligible small businesses the chance to receive one of 25 grant packages totaling $25,000, plus options for site redevelopment or acquisition based on stage of growth and need.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Corporate loan/grant programs
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eBay

eBay Up & Running Grants

The eBay Up & Running Grants program will award 50 eBay business sellers with grant packages of $10,000, including cash, eBay education and coaching, and more. This year, eBay is expanding its grant with an additional stipend worth up to $500 for each grantee to apply to eBay Refurbished office equipment, technology and tools to keep their small businesses up and running.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Friday, June 9, 2023
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Corporate loan/grant programs
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PepsiCo

Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program

PepsiCo invites all Jefas to step into the spotlight and apply for the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program. Besides getting expert one-on-one coaching and resources, the first 40 Latina small business owners to complete the eight-week consultation curriculum of the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program will receive an exclusive Jefa-Owned neon sign in honor of your hustle - for everyone to see.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Government loan/grant programs
National

U.S. Department of the Treasury

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Fearless Fund

Fearless Strivers Grant Contest

Black women-owned businesses are vital to our economy yet receive less than one percent of venture capital funding. Fearless Fund is deepening its commitment to this community with the launch of the contest.

With Mastercard prizing, Fearless Fund will be awarding eleven lucky small businesses across the country $10,000 grants, digital tools to help them get and sustain their business online, and Priceless one-on-one mentorship so they can continue to bolster their business.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023
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