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Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) Initiative

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Funding / Offer

Approximately $6.75 million available to community-based organizations

scheduleDurationDeadline: Grant term anticipated September 1, 2026–August 31, 2028

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Duration

Deadline: Grant term anticipated September 1, 2026–August 31, 2028

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Funding

Approximately $6.75 million available to community-based organizations

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Competitive

infoAbout this program

California initiative supporting immigrant and limited-English-proficient entrepreneurs through nonprofit community organizations providing micro-grants, entrepreneurial training and technical assistance for starting or maintaining socially oriented small businesses.