2020-21 CIP Program Announcement

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. Program Details Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development is a state agency that offers the 2020-21 CIP Program Announcement grant program to support business development, community economic, education programs, and minority business support. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for business development, community economic, education programs, and minority business support should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by August 14, 2020. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports business development, community economic, education programs, and minority business support. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 624190. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to higher education
• Programs related to veteran

Award details

Applications close on August 14, 2020.

Categories

Business Development · Community Economic · Education · Minority Business Support