Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2026-2027

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · State of California

At a glance

Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2026-2027 is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (State of California). The application deadline was August 17, 2026. Total estimated funding is $23M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Estimate · calculated by GrantsJunction

Expected to open around July 2027

This program has posted at about the same time each year. If it follows its pattern, the next round should post between Jun 22, 2027 and Jul 24, 2027, with about 35 days to apply.

Based on 4 past postings: Jun 15, 2023, Jul 5, 2024, Jul 9, 2025, Jul 17, 2026. Confidence: medium. Agencies can change or skip a year; only the agency's posted notice is official. Watch it and we'll email you when the next round posts.

Key facts

Jul 17, 2026Posted
Aug 17, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Jul 17, 2026
Close date: Aug 17, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $23,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is funded by the State of California General Fund on an annual basis. The California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Act of 2018 (Government Code Section 12100.60) originally established TAP. In 2022, the program was re-named and established as a permanent program to provide technical assistance resources including training and advising services to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Matching funds: 100% — Eligible applicants must provide 1-to-1 matching funds from an eligible funding source.
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — CalOSBA will process grant payments quarterly on a cost-reimbursement basis. CalOSBA will issue payments within forty-five (45) calendar days of receiving a complete, valid and undisputed invoice with all required documentation and reporting requirements. Final funding amounts will based on evaluation of scores and budget reasonableness as defined in section 'Funding Categories' in the Program Announcement.
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 10/1/2026-9/30/2027
Expected award announcement: September 2026
Letter of intent: Required
Geography: Eligible applicants must be located in the State of California and provide services to California's small businesses and entrepreneurs.
How to submit: Online: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/form/c1b562b0-b7fd-43e6-8504-e693e3ded302
Latest change note: Added links to the online application portal, Letter of Intent to Apply, and Zoom Webinar registration page.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

• Federally or privately funded small business technical assistance centers in California that provide free or low-cost one-on-one consulting and training to small businesses and entrepreneurs in California. • Applicants must be a federally designated TA center, 501(c)(3), or 501(c)(6). More information at: https://calosba.ca.gov/for-calosba-partners/funding-opportunities-for-partners

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Small businesses

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

This grant is ONLY open to Small Business Technical Assistance Centers. This is NOT a grant to small businesses. TAP seeks to expand advising and training to small businesses entrepreneurs. Funding is for new or enhanced advising and training services to small businesses. Applicants must provide match funding in the form of federal or private funding to conduct technical assistance to small businesses. See Program Announcement for more information.

Description

This grant is ONLY open to Small Business Technical Assistance Centers. This is NOT a grant to small businesses. Program Background: California is home to a range of small business technical assistance centers (“Centers”) that provide free or low-cost one-on-one, confidential consulting and training to help small businesses and entrepreneurs start, grow and expand, and create jobs in California. These Centers are funded in part by federal and private funding sources and are a crucial aspect of the support system for small business growth and entrepreneurship across the State. TAP provides state funding to support direct services to small businesses and entrepreneurs including through expansion of services to underserved businesses and regions. The program is intended for established Centers with a track record of high-quality technical assistance work. In addition, the program is intended for centers with the capacity to build on existing work, expand to serve California’s underserved business groups, and ensure equitable access and opportunity for all California small businesses. Please complete an online Letter of Intent to Apply submission by July 31, 2026: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/form/d37bbf9a-e389-4b2b-91e0-f8f35a1a9177

Program page on the agency site ↗

Workshops and events ↗

Program contact (as published)

CalOSBA Programs
sbtaep@gobiz.ca.gov
1-877-345-4633

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2026-2027”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit. It adds: “• Federally or privately funded small business technical assistance centers in California that provide free or low-cost one-on-one consulting and training to small businesses and entrepreneurs in California. • Applicants must be a federally designated TA center, 501(c)(3), or 501…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2026-2027”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $23,000,000.

How do I apply for “Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2026-2027”?

Applications go directly to Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/form/c1b562b0-b7fd-43e6-8504-e693e3ded302. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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