CalOSBA a State Government Branch that Helps Small Businesses

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) is a state government branch that helps small businesses, startups, and nonprofits start, grow, and recover

. It provides tools for finding funding, navigating rules, and getting disaster support.

It offers:

• Resource navigation
• Business advising
• Connections to lenders
• Training
• Workshops
• Technical assistance
• Information about new grant opportunities

Although CalOSBA currently may not have active direct-to-business grant program, it regularly announces future funding opportunities and connects businesses with local partners.

• Get Help For Your Business
  Find the support and capital you need from a trusted business advisor in CA’s network of small business support centers.
• Grants & Financing Opportunities
  Look for grants and lending programs from CA and federal agencies.
• Employee Ownership Hub
  Connect with resources and personalized support for a successful transition to employee ownership
• Business Learning Center
  Browse our library of Resource Guides for starting, managing and growing your business.
• Setting Up Your Business
  Your Quick Guide to creating a legal business from choosing a business structure to getting insurance.
• Doing Business with the State
  Your Quick Guide to landing opportunities working with State of CA agencies.
• Managing Your Workforce
  Resources to help you tap into CA’s world-class workforce.
• Permits & Licensing
  Find out what your business needs to operate legally in CA.
• Disability Access Regulations
  Learn how to stay compliant with CA and federal protections for customers and employees with disabilities.
• Disaster Resources
  Find resources for your business when disaster strikes.
• CA Financial Incentives
  Browse CA tax and other incentive programs designed to support your success.
• Small Business Resources
  Connect with state agencies, chambers of commerce and community partners across the state.