A number of financial resources are available through local, state and federal programs and partners to help further your vision. Consider discussing your needs with your local lender as well as they may have helpful experience and opportunities to share.  To assist in focusing your efforts, the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center has prepared a very helpful outline of the types of financing options.

• Small Business Administration (SBA) 
• Small Business Innovation Research Grants
• California Competes Tax Credit
• California Film & Television Tax Credit Program
• New Employment Tax Credit
• Employment Training Panel
• California Capital Access Program for Small Businesses
• Industrial Development Bonds
• California Research and Development Tax Credit
• Partial Sales Tax & Use Exemption
• Sales and Use Tax Exclusion Program
• Accion Opportunity Fund
• California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)
• California Grants Portal
• Southern California Edison (SCE)