The Oakland Small Business Resiliency Fund, launched by the East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF), provides one-time grants to help small businesses in Oakland build resiliency, recover from economic and safety challenges, and prepare for future investments. The fund prioritizes diverse business owners, including entrepreneurs of color, women, non-binary, and transgender individuals, addressing barriers such as limited access to capital and resources. This initiative supports EBCF’s vision of an inclusive and just economy, recognizing small businesses as vital to Oakland’s culture, economy, and community health. Visit EBCF’s website to learn more and apply.

The City of Richmond’s ARPA Business Support Grant Program, administered by the Renaissance Center, offers grants of $5,000 to $10,000 to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 stabilize, grow, and build capacity. Eligible businesses must have been established before March 13, 2020, generate less than $1 million annually, and be based in Richmond. Applications are open from November 20, 2024, to January 20, 2025. Grant amounts vary based on business size, with additional support provided through free workshops and consultations. For more details and to apply, visit the application link.

The California Reentry and Enrichment (CARE) Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations to deliver transformative programs in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) institutions. With $15 million available over three years (starting July 1, 2025), grants aim to support restorative justice and insight-oriented programs that foster empathy, accountability, resilience, and trauma reduction among incarcerated individuals. Eligible nonprofits, or organizations with a fiscal sponsor, can apply to address the unique needs of CDCR institutions. Visit the grant portal for details.

The Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize, launched by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), offers over $3.3 million to support place-based coalitions focused on creating and expanding access to good jobs in the clean energy sector. The prize aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and emphasizes “High Road” economic and workforce development strategies. The competition has three phases, with awards ranging from $50,000 in Phase One to up to $300,000 in Phase Three for top-performing coalitions. Eligible coalitions must include representatives from labor organizations, clean energy employers, community-based organizations, public agencies, and education and workforce providers. Submissions for Phase One are open until January 31, 2025.

Find current solicitations for proposals (SFP), past grant award lists, and project summaries, related to California workforce development organized by the Program Year (PY) they were funded or are expected to be funded.

For more information about the Stevens Amendment, visit the Federal Funding Disclosure webpage.

Becoming a service vendor in the City and County of San Francisco (City) is a competitive process. To work with OEWD, you must qualify to do business with the City before receiving funds.

The first step to begin working with the City is to become a Registered Bidder. Next, you can apply to become a Fully Compliant Supplier. Once you are a supplier, you may submit bids on City contracts.

Free technical assistance and/or 0% financing for BIPOC-led Bay Area nonprofits. To apply, click here.

The Fund supports colleges and universities interested in exploring partnerships and collaborations that could fundamentally transform the way they operate — centering students in solutions that deliver stability and success. Learn more.