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Technical Assistance Program (TAP)

Technical Assistance Program (TAP)

Funds nonprofit capacity through technical assistance infrastructure for California small businesses.

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The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025-2026 is CalOSBA's annual grant program providing funding to established nonprofit technical assistance centers that deliver business support services to California's small businesses and entrepreneurs. For the 2025-2026 grant cycle, $23 million in total funding was available. The grant period runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The 2025…

Funds California nonprofit technical assistance centers delivering business support services to small businesses and entrepreneurs, with priority for underserved and low-wealth communities.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$23M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: calosba.ca.gov