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California Competes Grant Program

State grant for significant job creation and investment projects that cannot use the tax credit.

About this program

The California Competes Grant Program provides negotiated grant support for businesses making significant new investments and creating jobs in California when a grant is more appropriate than a tax credit.

Eligibility

Businesses with competitive California expansion, retention, or relocation projects that create significant jobs and investment and meet GO-Biz grant criteria.

Requirements

  • Coordinate with GO-Biz and apply during California Competes grant periods when available
  • Provide project, jobs, wages, investment, financial need, competition, and economic impact information
  • Execute grant agreement and meet performance, reporting, and clawback requirements