2020-21 CIP Program Announcement

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Purpose:
The purpose of this grant is to help small businesses and entrepreneurs navigate the financing landscape and successfully access the funding they need to operate and/or expand their businesses. Challenges in accessing capital remain a barrier to growth for the state’s small business base. Funding for the program is made available through the State of California, and the CalOSBA at GO-Biz is responsible for administration of the grant.
Description:
This grant announcement (Announcement) is to invite proposals from a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network Lead Center in the State of California to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs to obtain access to capital to fund business consulting services. Applications from Lead Centers should include subcenter funding proposals and be submitted as one consolidated application per SBDC region. Only applications that are submitted by SBDC Lead Centers will be considered for funding.
SBDC grantees should leverage their state funding to draw down SBA funds and work in conjunction with other resource partners such as CA iHub partners, SCORE, Women’s Business Centers, Veteran Business Outreach Centers, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, minority business programs and institutions of higher educations, private organizations, chambers of commerce, trade and industry groups and associations that are committed to the growth and success of small business.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Business
Federally contracted Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in California
Matching Funding Requirement:
Awards require a 1:1 match of SBA funds. For each grantee, the spenddown of the GO-Biz grant and SBA funds must reflect a cumulative 1:1 ratio at the end of the second quarter (mid-year) and the fourth quarter (year-end).
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How to Apply
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.
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