Publications
Here you can find the CalOSBA related publications such as Annual Reports, Program Data, Legislative Publications, etc. Select the appropriate program to view the content.
Annual Reports and Research Studies
Annual reports are required to the Governor and the Legislature for the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), pursuant to Government Code Sections 12098.4(b) and 12100.67(d).
- The State of Diverse Businesses in California – Executive Summary
- The State of Diverse Businesses in California – Full Report
- 2022 Covid-19 Impact on Women-Owned Businesses
- Made in California Annual Report to the Legislature – October 2020 – September 2021
- Office of Small Business Advocate – Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature: October 2019 – September 2020
- Made in California Annual Report to the Legislature – October 2019 – September 2020
- Office of Small Business Advocate & Made in California Program – Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature: October 2018- September 2019
- Office of Small Business Advocate,Made in California Program & Permit Assistance Program- Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature – October 2017- September 2018
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provided competitive micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. Visit CAReliefGrant.com for more information.
For technical assistance, applicants may call Lendistry’s call center Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM – 7 PM PST.
- CA Relief Grant Program – Final Awards List as 9/22/2023 (click will download .xlsx)
- CA Relief Grant Program – Final Awards Data as of 9/22/2023
- CA Relief Grant Program – Legislative Preliminary Selected Data as of 10/21/2021 (click will download .xlsx)
- CA Relief Grant Program – Round 9 Preliminary Selected Data as of 10/11/2021
- CA Relief Grant Program – Round 8 Preliminary Selected Data as of 10/11/2021
- CA Relief Grant Program – Round 7 Preliminary Selected Data as of 10/11/2021
- CA Relief Grant Program – Round 6 Preliminary Selected Data as of 5/13/2021
- CA Relief Grant Program – Round 5 Preliminary Selected Data as of 4/09/2021
- CA Relief Grant Program – Round 4 Preliminary Selected Data as of 4/6/2021
- CA Relief Grant Program – Round 3 Preliminary Selected Data as of 3/22/2021
- CA Relief Grant Program – Round 1 and Round 2 Preliminary Selected Data as of 2/19/2021
*Final awards are subject to change
California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
The California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant (MBCRG) was administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) through designated County agencies or a consortium of nonprofit organizations. The Program provided competitive micro grants of $2,500 to eligible microbusinesses impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions.
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Participating Counties and Outreach Activities
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Outreach and Outcomes Report – May 20, 2022
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Outreach and Outcomes Report – July 20, 2022
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Outreach and Outcomes Report – September 16, 2022
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Outreach and Outcomes Report – November 17, 2022
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Outreach and Outcomes Report – January 18, 2023
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Outreach and Outcomes Report – March 17, 2023
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Outreach and Outcomes Report – May 16, 2023
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Outreach and Outcomes Report – July 14, 2023
- Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Outreach and Outcomes Report – September 14, 2023
California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program
The California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program (CANPPA) was created to provide grants of up to $75,000 to eligible nonprofit performing arts organizations to encourage workforce development. Visit CANonprofitPerformingArts.com for more information.
For technical assistance, applicants may call Lendistry’s call center Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM – 7 PM PST.
- CANPPA Grant Program – Final Awards List as of 9/22/2023 (click will download .xlsx)
- CANPPA Grant Program – Final Awards Data as of 9/22/2023
*Final awards are subject to change
California Venues Grant Program
The California Venues Grant Program (CVGP) is administered by CalOSBA through its intermediary, Lendistry, and partners of mission-based lenders and small business advisors and technical assistance providers. The Program provides competitive grants up to $250,000 to support eligible independent live events venues that have been affected by COVID-19 in order to support their continued operation.
- CA Venues Grant Program – Preliminary Selected Data as of 12/16/2021
- CA Venues Grant Program – Final Awards List as of 9/22/2023 (click will download .xlsx)
- CA Venues Grant Program – Final Awards Data as of 9/22/2023
Final awards are subject to change
California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Grant Program
The California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program is administered by CalOSBA through its intermediary, Lendistry, and community-based lenders and partners. The Program provides competitive micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits that provided COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the requirements of Sections 248.6 and 248.7 of the California Labor Code.
For technical assistance, applicants may call Lendistry’s call center Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM – 7 PM PT.
- CA SPSL Grant Program – Preliminary Selected Data as of 8/31/2023
- CA SPSL Grant Program – Legislative Preliminary Selected Data as of 8/31/2023 (click will download .xlsx)
- CA SPSL Grant Program – Final Awards Data as of 11/3/2023
- CA SPSL Grant Program – Final Awards List as of 11/3/2023 (click will download .xlsx)
*Final awards are subject to change
CalOSBA Monthly Newsletters and Regional Updates
The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) publishes a monthly newsletter and a regional update each month. Both newsletters offer resources and information important to California small businesses, nonprofits, and stakeholders and share stories about small businesses that work with the Technical Assistance Partner network.
The CalOSBA newsletter features a monthly column from the Director, information about various grant programs and funding opportunities, and a Regional Advisors’ Corner, while the regional update focuses on small business success stories and events in each region.
Sign up to receive the CalOSBA newsletter and regional updates here.
2023
- September Newsletter
- July Newsletter
- June Newsletter
- CalOSBA Continues Celebrating Small Business Month
- May Newsletter
- April Regional Update
- April Newsletter
- March Regional Update
- March Newsletter
- February Regional Update
- February Newsletter
- January Regional Update
- January Newsletter
Archive 2022
- December Regional Update
- December Newsletter
- November Regional Update
- November Newsletter
- October Regional Update
- October Newsletter
- September Regional Update
- September Newsletter
- August Regional Update
- August Newsletter
- July Regional Update
- July Newsletter
- June Newsletter
- May Newsletter
- April Newsletter
- March Newsletter
- February Newsletter
- January Newsletter
Archive 2021
- December Newsletter
- November Newsletter
- October Newsletter
- September Newsletter
- August Newsletter
- July Newsletter
- June Newsletter
- May Newsletter
- April Newsletter
- March Newsletter
- February Newsletter
Small Business Technical Assistance Programs
Through the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) and Capital Infusion Program (CIP), CalOSBA awards grants to Small Business Technical Assistance Providers that provide support to small businesses across the state.
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