Grants
City Grants
Neighborhood Micro Grant Program
The City of Long Beach is providing up to $5,000 in funding to established Long Beach neighborhood associations to host neighborhood events and/or neighborhood improvement projects. The goal of the program is to support events and projects that improve neighborhood spirit, collaboration, and revitalization efforts. Applications opened October 1, 2024. For more information Please contact Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau staff at (562) 570-6866
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
The Program is designed to assist low- and moderate-income families traditionally underrepresented in homeownership with purchasing their first home and building multi-generational wealth. Approximately 100 households will receive up to $25,000 to be used towards a down payment, and/or non-recurring closing costs, such as a loan, title, escrow fees and more. Program expansion removes the requirement that applicants must currently reside in certain federally-designated census tracts.
Visual Improvement Program Overview
This City of Long Beach Visual Improvement Program (VIP) Grant will provide direct financial relief to local small businesses and nonprofits impacted by crime and vandalism on or after 10/1/2023. Eligible businesses can receive up to $1,000 to cover repairs to their storefront caused by vandalism.
State Grants and Resources
Cannabis Equity Program
The objective of Cannabis Equity Program is to support equitable opportunities in the local cannabis industry by making legal cannabis business ownership and employment opportunities more accessible to individuals impacted by the prior criminalization of cannabis in the City.
California Grants Portal
The California Grants Portal (a project by the California State Library) is your one destination to find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies.
California GrantWatch
GrantWatch provides a comprehensive database of grants and foundations, as well as a range of features designed to simplify the grant-seeking process. At an affordable cost, GrantWatch ensures that everyone can benefit from it’s features and resources.
EmployABILITY Business Grants
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) offers several services that benefit individuals with disabilities and employers, both big and small. California small business owners can take advantage of these services at no cost to them. Services are for private employers looking for assistance in recruiting, training, incentives, and accessibility.
Homebuyer Programs & Resources
Homebuyer Programs & Resources
The City of Long Beach Development Services department itemizes resources of homebuyer assistance and loan programs available through the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). Click the link below to view federal, state, and local programs and resources, and to view program specifics and eligibility requirements.
Loans
NDC Small Business Lending
NDC has been lending to small businesses for more than thirty years. We strongly encourage women and minority businesses to apply.
Grow America SBA 7 (a) loans
The SBA 7(a) loan program offers $100,000 – $5 million competitive financing with longer terms and lower monthly payments to fuel your business growth.
TMC Community Capital
TMC Community Capital provides affordable loans ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to small businesses, with a focus on those that are historically excluded from traditional financing.
U.S. Small Business Administration -guaranteed loan program
Find out which SBA-guaranteed loan program is best for your business, then use Lender Match to be matched to lenders.
City of Long Beach Loans
Microenterprise Loan Program
The Microenterprise Loan Program is designed to support Long Beach small businesses. Between $25,000 to $100,000 is available for small businesses operating in Long Beach.
Grow Long Beach Fund
Partnership between the City of Long Beach and National Development Council Grow America Fund. Between $100,000 to $3 million is available for businesses that have been operating in Long Beach for at least two years.