We strive to ensure that small business owners, homeowners, renters, and private nonprofit organizations have access to the affordable loans and resources they need to recover and build resilience after a federally declared disaster. ODR&R operates as a trusted partner on the ground, working to restore hope and rebuild communities. ...

Cox Charities, the employee-funded philanthropic arm of Cox Communications, is once again opening the doors for community-focused nonprofits within its California service areas with the launch of its 2025 Community Grants. The application period runs through June 30, 2025. Grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits ...

One of those valuable resources is an exciting opportunity through 3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network) which helps businesses reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. As part of this program, businesses can receive free, tailored energy guidance from a dedicated concierge who will provide expert recommendations on HVAC, water heating, lighting, ...

Becoming a Certified Green Business showcases your commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Certified businesses follow best practices in energy efficiency, water conservation, pollution prevention, waste management, toxic reduction, employee commuting, and education. Their team is here to guide you through the certification process, connecting you with valuable resources to ...

Goleta residents dreaming of starting their own childcare business! Children’s Resource & Referral (CRR) in collaboration with Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) is launching a new initiative right here in Goleta to support aspiring childcare providers. We are currently recruiting 12 future childcare providers to join our transformative program designed to ...

Restaurants Care, a nonprofit program of the California Restaurant Foundation, has awarded $7.3 million in grants to 1,603 independent restaurants across California—supporting burger joints, taquerias, bakeries and more. In 2025, Restaurants Care is offering two grant opportunities to help restaurants thrive: $10,000 grants for LA County restaurants and food trucks ...

The Pay It Forward Program is our commitment to providing equitable opportunities and advertising resources to small businesses like yours. Since 2021, we’ve empowered over 2,200 underserved businesses with grants to access best-in-industry advertising tools, innovative creative services, and other valuable resources, click here.

The California Employer Association (CEA) is a leading resource for California businesses, offering expert guidance on employment law, HR practices, and workforce management. With a focus on providing up-to-date information, compliance support, and training, CEA helps employers navigate the complexities of California’s regulatory environment. Their services include customizable HR solutions, ...

The California Paid Family Leave (PFL) Grant Program provides support to small businesses in California affected by the Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program. Businesses impacted by California's Paid Family Leave program may encounter increased costs such as training existing staff to cover duties, hiring and training additional staff, and other ...

Access streamlined funding for small investments in business growth with our simplified small-dollar business loans. Whether you're looking to enhance marketing efforts, expand inventory, invest in professional certifications, cover hiring expenses, create promotional materials, register for trade shows, purchase equipment, or more, our loans offer a straightforward application process, empowering ...

Close the Wage Gap, Champion Change Created for you by the California Partners Project. Use the California Equal Pay Playbook to attract and retain top talent, boost innovation and productivity, and enhance your brand reputation. This playbook is designed to equip you with actionable strategies for achieving and sustaining gender pay ...

Do you own a small, medium, or large business and want to ensure climate-friendly policies and practices? The Community Environmental Council’s Climate Stewards program is a nine-week certification course that equips business owners to play an active role in advancing rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis. Learn more.

The Community Environmental Council’s Electrify Your Life program provides free electric vehicle (EV), EV charger, solar, and energy efficiency incentives assistance to businesses and residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties. Let us help you navigate incentive and rebate programs that pay up to 100% of the ...

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by the December 2023 Storm and Flooding that occurred Dec. 21 - 23, 2023, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The EmployABILITY Business Grant provides $20,000-$200,000 in funding for established small- to medium-sized businesses (SMB) based in California and willing to commit to hiring individuals with disabilities. Businesses can use these grants from the DOR to cover things like equipment, new hire costs, training, consulting services, physical accommodations and more. ...

The Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hubs Program (ACAHUB), formerly the Inclusive Innovation Hub (iHub2), is a one-time $25 million program that provides funding to promote innovation ecosystems in the state of California. Selected Hubs are funded to provide acceleration and incubation services to entrepreneurs. These services include low and/or no-cost ...

The IRS has introduced a Voluntary Disclosure Program for businesses wanting to return erroneously claimed Employee Retention Credit (ERC) funds. This initiative, in response to misleading ERC claims, allows repayment of 80% of the received amount and runs until March 22, 2024. To qualify for this program, the employer must ...

Businesses impacted by California’s Paid Family Leave program and who have increased costs to cover the duties of the employee on leave; hiring and training additional staff to cover the duties of the employee on leave; and marketing, recruitment, and other reasonably foreseeable training costs. Small businesses with 1-100 employees ...

The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the application periods each ...

Assembly Bill 150 establishing the Homeless Hiring Tax Credit is available for taxable years beginning January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026. Employers may receive $2,500 to $10,000 in tax credit per eligible employee based on the actual hours worked in the taxable year. Employers may claim up to $30,000 ...