The The San Francisco Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund provides mini-grants of up to $5,000 to San Francisco women-owned small businesses for projects and upgrades that will have a transformative impact on the business’ ability to grow. The Fund is established to improve the small business environment for women entrepreneurs in San Francisco and encourage collaboration between women entrepreneurs and local technical assistance providers.
Loans & Grants
List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA)
San Francisco Women's Entrepreneurship Fund
Area served: San Francisco, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Mission Asset Fund
MAF's Business Microloans
0% interest microloan up to $2,500 to cover any business expenses, low monthly payments, build credit history, access online financial education.
Area served: California Audience:
Riverside County Economic Development
Riverside County ReStart Loan Program
The County of Riverside and Ampac Ampac Business Capital are partnering to provide emergency and ongoing capital for small businesses in Riverside.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
City of San Jose
Exemption Request Form
Certain businesses in San Jose can claim exemption on their business taxes if they meet certain income or revenue criteria. If you desire to claim an exemption, fill out the Business Tax Exemption Form (must have active business tax account to apply).
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County
Entrepreneur Loan Fund
The Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County is now offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to acquire the financing needed to grow their businesses. For qualified applicants, the Entrepreneur Loan Fund will provide loans between $2,000 and $30,000. Credit processing approval within approximately one week.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners