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CA Expired CA-CalOSBA-2026-117

California Competes Grant Program FY 2026-27

California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) · Competitive · Economic Development

At a glance

California Competes Grant Program FY 2026-27 is a California state competitive grant from California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) providing $5,000,000 to $36,000,000 for high-impact business expansion and job creation in california. Eligible applicants are businesses of any size expanding in or relocating to california that meet at least one statutory threshold (jobs, capital investment, or opportunity-area siting). The application deadline is August 4, 2026. Apply via business.ca.gov.

Amount
$5M–$36M
Deadline
Aug 4, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Expired

About this program

The California Competes Grant complements the state's tax-credit program with cash grants for businesses making major investments - at least 500 new full-time jobs or $250M capital investment, or expansion in high-poverty areas. R&D-intensive operations receive evaluation preference.

Who can apply

Businesses of any size expanding in or relocating to California that meet at least one statutory threshold (jobs, capital investment, or opportunity-area siting).

How to apply

Applications are submitted through the California Office of the Small Business Advocate online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.

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