California grants
California Small Business Grants 2026
Explore California grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders looking for funding in 2026.
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Explore California grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders looking for funding in 2026. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.
Grants by business type
- Women-Owned Business Grants
- Nonprofit Grants
- Restaurant Grants
- Daycare Grants
- Veteran-Owned Business Grants
- Minority-Owned Business Grants
- LGBTQ-Owned Business Grants
- Disability-Owned Business Grants
- Native American Business Grants
- Grants for Young Entrepreneurs
- Grants for Active Military and Military Spouses
- Rural Business Grants
- Startup Grants
- Small Business Grants
- Grants for Artists and Creative Businesses
- Manufacturing Grants
- Retail Business Grants
- Agriculture and Farm Grants
- Technology and Innovation Grants
- Arts and Culture Grants
- Healthcare Grants
- Construction and Trades Grants
- Education and Training Grants
- Housing and Real Estate Grants
- Clean Energy and Sustainability Grants
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