State grants for small business help centers get new eligibility and reporting rules
Small business technical assistance centers backed by a nonstate funding partner can qualify for state grants under one uniform set of rules, and centers with the same funder can apply together through one fiscal agent. All grantees follow the same performance metrics and reporting.
Who it affects
Small business technical assistance centers seeking state grants
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
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Official text
California AB 685: Small Business Development Technical Assistance.
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