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State Agency · Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

California Competes Grant Round 3

Last updated: September 7, 2026

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

Funding

Funding amount not specified

Closes

August 14, 2023

NAICS

541715

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The primary goal of the CCGP is to incentivize businesses to choose California and to create quality, full-time jobs in the state. A significant priority for this grant program is to make resources available to businesses for whom a non-refundable tax credit would not provide a significant financial benefit. The CCGP was specifically created for two types of businesses: (1) businesses that continuously reinvest profits, generating either significant research and development tax credits and/or net operating losses resulting in little to no tax liability; and (2) startups with little to no tax liability. While there are no geographic or sector-specific restrictions, the purpose of the California Competes Grant Program is to attract and retain high-value employers in California in industries with high economic multipliers and that provide their employees good wages and benefits. Program Details Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development is a state agency that offers the California Competes Grant Round 3 grant program to support community economic and rd grants. 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 community economic and rd grants 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, 2023. 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 community economic and rd grants. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541715. 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 research and development

Award details

Applications close on August 14, 2023.

Categories

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Applications closed — listing kept for reference.·Source: California Grants Portal·Last seen Sep 7, 2026

GrantRegister provides information, not advice. Eligibility requirements and deadlines are set by the funder and can change without notice. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and requirements with Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development before applying.