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.

*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.

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.

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.

*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.

2023

Archive 2022

Archive 2021

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.