2020-21 CIP Program Announcement

Overview

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. 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...