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CA RISE — California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise

Funds social enterprises in California building inclusive businesses and support for workers facing barriers.

CA RISE, short for the California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise, sits under the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Launched in 2023, it is described as the state's first statewide capital and capacity-building investment in employment social enterprises.

The program issued one-time grants of $100,000 to $500,000 to employment social enterprises, meaning for-profit or no

Max award$500K
Realistic median
Success rate
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: One-off.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: calosba.ca.gov