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Yolo County seeks a provider of coordinated specialty care for first episode psychosis. Review the County solicitation for clinical qualifications, eligible provider types, submission requirements and the controlling cutoff time.
Yolo County seeks a community low-cost spay/neuter clinic operator. Nonprofit animal-welfare organizations, educational institutions and private veterinary providers should review operator qualifications and County bid documents.
The County requests information from qualified organizations about goat grazing for vegetation management and fire-risk reduction at Elkhorn Regional Park. This is an informational/planning request and does not guarantee a contract award.
Qualified design and engineering consultants can review the County request for the CR 32A railroad crossing relocation and grade separation project. Check the full scope, experience requirements, amendments and submission instructions.
EDD offers $8.5 million for continued EMT workforce training. Only the 10 existing EMS pilot sites may apply; other organizations are ineligible. Awards range from $850,000 to $1.25 million and applicants must leverage resources equal to at least 20% of their budget. Sacramento is among the pilot counties.
This $15 million program funds local cannabis equity programs. Only California cities, counties and cities-and-counties can apply. Businesses and nonprofits cannot apply directly; monitor local jurisdiction programs for downstream assistance or partnerships. No match is required.
Cities, counties, resource conservation districts and federally recognized tribes may apply for cleanup assistance. Businesses and nonprofits are not direct applicants. Up to $200,000 per applicant and $50,000 per cleanup site; letter of intent required and no match required. Consult the issuing agency before planning a partnership.
Meet Stockton businesses and community partners at a retail-theft awareness billboard unveiling.
A chamber-member gathering for exchanging qualified leads and developing referral relationships.
Connect with professionals from three neighboring chamber networks at a joint evening mixer.
Connect with women entrepreneurs and business-resource partners at Aggie Square.
Meet agricultural, civic, and business leaders while celebrating San Joaquin County agriculture.
A free forum for Northern California construction leaders exploring technology and business growth. Seats are limited.
An anniversary ribbon cutting and an opportunity to meet local business representatives.
Meet the business and local chamber community at this Stockton ribbon cutting.
A cannabis trade gathering connecting brands, buyers, retailers, and industry service providers. Day 1 is for qualified industry participants; check admission and credential requirements.
An introduction to chamber benefits, programs, and connections for new Stockton Chamber members.
An evening mixer for developing business relationships with the Stockton Chamber network.
Connect with business and civic leaders at the city reception.
A joint lunch for building business connections along the Sunrise Corridor.
Meet Greater Stockton Chamber members and community partners while welcoming Color Me Mine Stockton at its ribbon cutting.
A member forum connecting business leaders around economic and government affairs.
Morning connections with Rocklin businesses and chamber professionals.
BizLink’s annual gala brings entrepreneurs and professionals together for an evening of connections and celebration.
Meet local leaders and decision-makers over lunch with business professionals.
An evening mixer for Metro EDGE’s professional network, geared toward people 40 and under.
Meet chamber members, prospective members, and staff over morning coffee.
Connect with small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and growth-resource partners at this California Capital event.
A chamber-member gathering for exchanging qualified leads and developing referral relationships.
An awards lunch bringing business and community leaders together to recognize leadership.
A West Coast conference and business opportunity meeting at Best Western Plus Heritage Inn, 111 E March Lane, Stockton. Check the organizer listing for the detailed schedule, ticket price and remaining availability before attending.
Citrus Heights Chamber evening mixer for building business relationships in a casual local-restaurant setting. Sweet Music Studio Cafe offers bites and drinks at happy-hour pricing. The official registration page currently says no registrations are available; contact the chamber before attending rather than relying on the previously displayed nonmember fee.
Greater Stockton Chamber and Stockton Unified School District connect business and industry partners with Career Technical Education. Learn how mentorship, career experiences and industry partnerships can help students build skills for Stockton’s future workforce.
TJ Javed, Private Client Advisor with JPMorgan Chase, covers why investing matters, how to begin, investment options and vehicles, diversification, and portfolio maintenance. Light refreshments and snacks are planned. The Chase registration page was not readable by the automated check; confirm availability directly at registration.
Free one-on-one business counseling can lead to a $2,500–$5,000 grant for approved equipment, supplies, or software that supports growth. For-profit businesses must operate within Sacramento city limits and meet licensing and business-activity requirements; nonprofits are ineligible. Start with a City 311 business account and a Business Resources request, then complete at least five hours of City-contracted counseling and obtain your counselor’s written recommendation and application invitation. Home-based applicants must show at least $25,000 in prior-year gross revenue. Rolling monthly review until funds are exhausted; confirm availability with the City. Separate fee credits of up to $2,500 may also be available.
A $5,000 support package combines $2,500 cash with $2,500 in Shophand technical support and services for operations, marketing, software, or AI tools. Eligible applicants are actively operating U.S. for-profit businesses with fewer than 50 employees and under $5 million annual revenue. Applicants must follow Shophand on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook. No application fee or purchase required; preference is given to businesses that used a Your Shophand service during the current cycle.
Flexible 12-month grants support nonprofit entrepreneurial support organizations providing direct training, coaching, technical assistance, peer learning, or technology support to operating small and micro businesses. Eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities need a $1 million–$10 million annual operating budget and two years of audited financial statements or IRS Form 990s. Qualifying fiscally sponsored organizations may also apply. Administered by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; this award funds support organizations rather than individual small businesses.
The second annual forum connects manufacturers, financing experts, public-sector leaders and innovators. Explore financing, permitting, technical assistance, advanced technology, AI, workforce and supply chains. A fireside chat led by State Treasurer Fiona Ma highlights women in manufacturing. Confirm fees and meeting-room details on the registration form.
Free SacPAC procurement and resource expo connects small businesses with public agencies, utilities, certification organizations and business resources. Expo: 8 AM–Noon; agency presentations: 9–10 AM. Continental breakfast is complimentary. Parking costs $15. Attendee registration closes October 22 at 10 AM.
Connect with federal, state, local and public agencies through NorCal SBDC ProBiz. Bring valid Real ID or U.S. passport photo identification for this federal facility. Allow time for airport-style security screening. Use Register for Event on the official page; confirm admission terms there.
California Capital APEX covers state purchasing, Cal eProcure profiles, Small Business and DVBE certifications, finding solicitations, and preparing competitive proposals. Continue the progression from local utility contracts to state vendor agreements and broader state bidding. Register and review your vendor profile beforehand.
EDD funds regional farmworker skills, agricultural advancement, and pathways into other quality careers. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, workforce boards, colleges, labor partners, tribes, and training or farmworker-serving organizations. Emerging organizations without a strong workforce record should establish formal partnerships with experienced providers. Especially relevant to Stockton and San Joaquin communities: finalize partners, participant targets, employer commitments, and budget now.
The Delta Conservancy has $24.752 million available for eligible nonprofits, public agencies, and tribes. Projects may support community enhancement, recreation and tourism, historic and cultural preservation, environmental education, public access, nature-based solutions, or ecosystem restoration. Confirm that the project serves the legal Delta or Suisun Marsh and choose the funding track that fits. Invited applicants submit full proposals after the concept stage.
Rolling Delta Conservancy funding supports community programs, events, tourism, educational materials, public access, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Eligible nonprofits, public agencies, and tribes should check project geography and compare this smaller track with the larger Delta grant program. Register through RAPTR; proposals are considered in order received while funding remains.
DHCS has $17 million for eligible Medi-Cal pediatric primary-care organizations to integrate family-centered behavioral health for children and caregivers. Health and family-service nonprofits can explore collaboration with eligible clinical providers; organizational type alone does not establish eligibility. Identify pediatric or clinical partners now and review the RFA’s setting, billing, and implementation requirements. No matching funds are required.
EDD seeks an experienced organization to support EMS workforce grantees with clinical training, employer partnerships, career pathways, operational assistance, and ongoing training. Eligible colleges, education providers, nonprofits, labor organizations, and workforce intermediaries must demonstrate relevant public-health experience and capacity to serve California. Best suited to established EMS or workforce collaborations; small frontline organizations should seek qualified partners.
CPUC’s $200,000 program includes two nonprofit community-based organization awards of up to $50,000 each and one $100,000 school award. Projects address broadband access, affordability, devices, and digital-skills training. CBO applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations with successful community-technology experience; school applicants face district and partnership requirements. Existing digital-access programs should review eligibility and build a focused proposal.
CDFA funds incentives for CalFresh shoppers purchasing California-grown fruits and vegetables at certified farmers markets, mobile markets, CSAs, farm stands, and small brick-and-mortar retailers. Nonprofits, neighborhood retailers, farmers, and food-access organizations can develop partnerships serving Sacramento, Stockton, and other eligible communities. Identify potential market or retailer partners before the applicant webinar; review the RFP’s authorization and program requirements.
CNRA funds nonprofits, public agencies, and California tribes providing immersive natural or cultural resource experiences for youth from low-income or disadvantaged communities. Cultural excursions and experiential learning can qualify alongside outdoor access. Review allowable activities, transportation, and program expenses while developing a credible youth proposal. Concept proposals are submitted through RAPTR; no match is required.
Eligible San Joaquin County businesses with 1–50 employees may receive up to $2,000 per employee using California Paid Family Leave; firms with 51–100 employees may receive up to $1,000. Reimbursement can cover temporary staffing, cross-training, recruitment, onboarding, and business continuity. Applicants need California business registration, active Secretary of State status, and an employer account number. Apply promptly: funding is first-come, first-served.
Eligible commercial properties in qualifying unincorporated San Joaquin County areas can receive façade-improvement support. Screen the property address first: a Stockton or San Joaquin mailing address alone does not establish eligibility. The County’s published program runs through December 31, 2026, subject to available funds; confirm remaining funding and current application requirements before planning work.
20+ events across 10+ venues. Explore practical AI workshops, startup showcases, pitch competitions, demos, and business networking throughout Greater Sacramento.
Signature lineup: Oct. 19 — State of Innovation Kickoff Breakfast; Oct. 20 — Startup World Cup; Oct. 21 — AI for Small Business with NorCal SBDC and CA Capital; Oct. 23 — AWS Pitch Competition / Pitch for Humanity; Oct. 24 — Tandem Summit.
Most events are free. Confirm registration, host approval, and admission for each session. Tandem tickets are not yet released. Startup World Cup applications have closed; public attendance registration remains the relevant link.
Sacramento seeks a professional sculptor, sculptural-relief artist, or installation artist to create three-dimensional entrance artwork reflecting civil rights. Artists with South Sacramento experience or connections receive additional consideration. The $151,500 total budget covers design, engineering, permits, artist fees, travel, fabrication, and installation. Painted murals directly on the brick are not accepted.
Meet business owners, entrepreneurs, and local professionals, exchange referrals, and build partnerships through morning chapter meetups and evening mixers across the Sacramento region.
Morning meetup locations · 9:00–10:00 AM PT on listed dates:
Tuesday — Folsom: City Slickers, 705 Gold Lake Drive #200.
Wednesday — Sacramento: Blueprint Coffee Project, 1200 2nd Street.
Thursday — Citrus Heights: R Vida Cantina, 7040 Sunrise Boulevard.
Friday — Roseville: The Aura Kitchen and Bar, 117 Church Street.
Dates, times, and venues can vary, and additional events may be scheduled. Check the organizer’s current calendar and RSVP for your chosen meetup. Membership options are available; check each event for admission details.
November meetups · 9–10 AM PT: Folsom — Nov. 3, 17, 24; Sacramento — Nov. 4, 18, 25; Citrus Heights — Nov. 5, 19, 26; Roseville — Nov. 6, 20, 27. Confirm holiday-week meetings with the organizer before attending.
The NBA Foundation is accepting nonprofit applications serving under-resourced youth ages 14–24. Funding supports workforce development, career readiness, job skills, job placement, career advancement, and economic opportunity.
Prioritize programs operating in NBA team markets. Apply through the Foundation’s FLUXX grant portal. Prepare Form 990, current organizational budget, project budget, and board list.
SMUD currently has eight bid opportunities available. Review the Vendor Portal for active solicitations, explore SEED opportunities for small businesses, or prepare through SMUD’s business workshops and videos.
Sacramento County seeks operators to install, stock, operate, and maintain vending and other automated-concession concepts at Sacramento International and Executive airports. The program has a 50% small-business participation goal.
Agency on Aging Area 4 is seeking providers for health-insurance counseling, caregiver respite and support, case management, and evidence-based health-promotion services across its service area. The mandatory letter-of-interest step has closed, so this remains actionable only for organizations that met it.
Sacramento County Airports seeks an environmental consulting firm for CEQA, NEPA, permitting, regulatory compliance, sustainability, PFAS support, and related technical services. The agreement may total up to $3.5 million.
Sacramento County is seeking a contractor for maintenance and repair of compressed-natural-gas fueling equipment. Relevant specialties include commercial facilities and industrial machinery maintenance.
Sacramento County seeks construction-manager-at-risk services for the Sacramento International Airport Airfield Maintenance Facility project.
Sacramento County invites qualified specialty contractors to refurbish the existing pipe-chase leak-detection system at the Main Jail and Hall of Justice.
The Ventura County Fairgrounds seeks a firm to negotiate and secure artists and entertainers, administer entertainment contracts, and support concert-series marketing for 2027–2031.
A practical GRIT Series workshop on responsible AI governance, protecting sensitive data, and using AI for donor communications, program reporting, and other real nonprofit tasks.
A six-workshop City of Roseville and SBDC series covering financial statements, profitable pricing, sales, new revenue streams, taxes and compliance, and growth capital.
Find realtors, realty associations, residential and commercial listings, workshops and seminars, and real-estate events.
Sacramento-area realtors, lenders, and housing counselors should know about SHRA’s CalHome and PLHA mortgage-assistance programs. Qualified first-time homebuyers may receive up to $40,000 through CalHome or $50,000 through PLHA. Income, property, occupancy, education, and financing requirements apply, and applications must be handled through an SHRA-approved lender.
Business cards, flyers, brochures, banners, posters, branded merchandise, and other printing services.
Printing, graphic services, screen printing, and promotional products for business, nonprofit, and event needs.
Tents and essential rental equipment for business, nonprofit, and community events of many sizes.
Business-insurance options, assistance understanding coverage needs, and quote requests.
Post opportunities, search for volunteers, and connect people with meaningful ways to serve.
Projects reduce polluted runoff through erosion control, agricultural improvements, and related work. Consult the Regional Water Board grant coordinator before applying; a 25% match is generally required, with waivers considered.
Eligible certified recycling, collection, and community-service programs and local governments can fund glass-collection bins, collection, and transportation serving at least five restaurants or licensed establishments. A dollar-for-dollar match is required.
Startup and existing small businesses in Sacramento, San Joaquin, and other eligible Northern California counties can seek financing for working capital, inventory, equipment, and improvements. Startups need a business plan and projections; free counseling is available.
Sacramento-area immigrants and refugees can seek small-business loans, mentoring, financial education, and credit counseling through Opening Doors. Its program page provides the application and eligibility information.
Small businesses and people starting businesses in eligible low-wealth communities can seek financing with financial-literacy and business assistance. Contact IBank’s Small Business Finance Center at SBFC-Programs@IBank.ca.gov for a participating lender and current availability.
California businesses with 1–100 employees may offset coverage and training costs when an employee uses Paid Family Leave on or after June 30, 2026.
IBank partners with lenders and Financial Development Corporations to help qualifying California small businesses obtain financing when conventional credit may be difficult to secure.
Explore federal loan programs for working capital, equipment, real estate, startup costs and business growth. SBA works through approved lenders rather than lending directly in most programs.
Nonprofits and public agencies may seek $200,000–$8.5 million for new parks or major improvements in critically underserved or climate-vulnerable communities.
The Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant supports projects involving certified California skilled nursing facilities. Businesses, nonprofits, individuals, public agencies and tribal governments may be eligible.
Low-interest loans of $25,000–$1.5 million are available to qualifying nonprofit small or rural health facilities in California. A 5% match is required.
San Mateo County seeks organizations experienced in culturally responsive outreach and engagement with historically underrepresented communities. Local nonprofits may qualify for a procurement preference.
Six live sessions cover grant research, organizational readiness, needs statements, program design, evaluation, budgeting, sustainability and funder relationships.
Sacramento Rainbow Chamber's recurring community fundraiser and networking night, held on the first Thursday each month.
Sacramento Rainbow Chamber Foundation's annual gala supporting scholarships and regional LGBTQ+ leadership.
A free morning introduction to Chamber membership and resources for organizations that want to connect in the Davis business community.
The Woodland Chamber and City of Woodland present a family-friendly celebration of local agriculture with educational booths, displays, games and giveaways.
This is our monitored source list. You do not need to visit every chamber site: current activities are summarized in full directly below. Official links are provided only when you are ready to register or want deeper information.
One-stop standard: activity, presenter, date, time, location, cost, eligibility, deadline, and contact details are shown here whenever the chamber publishes them.
A practical, hands-on workshop on using AI to save time, improve communication, organize work, and increase efficiency without technical jargon.
Citrus Heights Chamber morning networking for business owners and professionals. Meet local leaders, introduce your business, exchange referrals, and pick up practical growth ideas. Complimentary coffee and breakfast bites are included.
A community and business briefing focused on education in Folsom. Useful for employers, nonprofit leaders, educators, workforce partners, and businesses interested in regional talent development.
Choose Folsom's regional wine event brings wineries, restaurants, sponsors, residents, and business leaders together. Opportunities may include attendance, sponsorship, hospitality connections, and regional visibility.
A practical introduction to the chamber's mission, services, programs, network, and member benefits. Intended to help new members begin using their membership immediately.
A structured networking session for chamber members who want to exchange quality referrals, form trusted relationships, and expand their business reach.
A welcoming morning connection opportunity for current and prospective members to exchange ideas, meet regional business leaders, and learn how to become involved.
A two-day Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber experience for business owners, nonprofit and community leaders, and young professionals. Tours, panels, and speakers examine the regional talent pipeline, food and agriculture innovation, economic-development projects, and civic and cultural assets.
The chamber identifies monthly mixers, ribbon cuttings, professional-development workshops, webinars, advocacy, and BEST of Arden activities as its chamber programming. Its public chamber-event feed currently shows no dated upcoming chamber-produced event. We will add the next confirmed activity here—not substitute items from its separate community calendar.
CAACC is included as a Sacramento-based statewide chamber source for Black business advocacy, supplier diversity, access to capital, procurement, workforce development, clean energy, policy, and economic-equity programs. Its official upcoming-events page currently shows no future dated activity. The next chamber-produced or chamber-partnered program will be summarized here as soon as it is announced.
This is the California Black Chamber connected to KDEE 97.5 FM—the Soul of Sacramento—not the similarly named California African American Chamber. Its chamber work includes business development, financial literacy, procurement readiness, statewide representation, member services, jobs, and the SCALE program. KDEE, operated by the chamber's foundation, adds community radio, small-business information, public-affairs programming, and chamber-supported outreach.
Connect with Sacramento-area entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders at the chamber’s recurring relationship-building mixer.
Connect with Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber members, tour a newly opened photography studio, enjoy complimentary refreshments and learn mahjong at beginner tables.
A full day of business networking, team play, on-course activities and sponsorship visibility supporting the West Sacramento business community.
A practical lunch program on cybersecurity readiness, with expert guidance, actionable business-protection ideas and networking.
Start with an access-to-capital seminar, then meet lenders, exhibitors, B2B prospects and local consumers at the chamber’s major business expo.
Employer registration is open for two fall career fairs reaching Sacramento State students and alumni in engineering, construction, computer science, business MIS and related fields.
Members can access the complete collection, personalized email alerts, deadline updates, saved opportunities and background assistance.
Everyone receives selected current opportunities and direct official links. Membership adds the complete collection, personalized email alerts and FSCDC’s background assistance so members can understand an opportunity, determine whether it fits and act before the deadline.
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Members stay signed in, bookmark useful opportunities and immediately see what is new.
The portal—not email—is the complete service. Member emails provide periodic notices about newly added opportunities, approaching deadlines and important schedule changes.
Membership is $60 for three months, paid in advance. Background assistance is discussed case by case and may include clarifying eligibility, locating official documents, identifying deadlines and suggesting next steps. It does not include grant writing, proposal development, application completion, legal or financial advice, or guaranteed awards. Members should verify final requirements with the issuing organization. Membership is for the registered person or organization and may not be shared outside that organization.
FSCDC conducts a deeper, organization-specific search in one agreed area—for example, grants matched to a nonprofit, Bay Area chamber mixers, contracting leads, or public activity by named organizations. For 30 days, we track verified developments, changes, contacts, deadlines and opportunities requiring action.
Starting at $250 • One-time feeOngoing assessment, strategy, action planning and accountability for organizations that need help applying information to their actual business or nonprofit goals.
Starting at $225 per quarter$60 every three months, paid in advance. Your membership begins immediately after payment and renews automatically every three months until canceled.
A renewal reminder will be sent before the next quarterly payment. Members may cancel future renewal while retaining access through the end of the paid period.
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