City of Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program

The Small Business Incentive Program provides grants and technical support through various partnerships to help new businesses in Santa Ana during their first three years of development. Donor Name: City of Santa Ana State: California City: Santa Ana Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant program is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funding Information Businesses must be able to provide proof (receipts) for those expenses. Up to $5,000 for businesses with a commercial/industrial/office location – Certificate of Occupancy Required. Up to $2,500 for home-based businesses – Home Occupation Permit Required. Eligibility Criteria Businesses must meet the following eligibility requirements: Located in Santa Ana and in operation for no more than 3 years from the date of the application Must be a Microenterprise – a for-profit business with 5 or fewer employees (including all owners) Valid and Active Santa Ana Business Licence Valid Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupation Permit issued by the City of Santa Ana Income Eligible The business owner(s) and household family income for all family members 18+ must be within 80% of the Orange County median income limits set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – 2024 Income Limits (Effective April 1, 2024). Complete a free business consultation with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) For more information, visit City of Santa Ana.