Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Small businesses
  • Diverse business types including: restaurants, cafes, salons, preschools, breweries, healthcare providers, galleries/studios, retail shops, real estate, consulting firms, churches, schools

Other requirements

  • California (focus on CAGBN service areas)
  • Green Business Certified businesses (preferred)
  • BIPOC-owned, woman-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, employee-owned, and family-owned businesses welcome

Overview

Funder: Intuit in partnership with California Green Business Network (CAGBN)

A mini-grant program that financially supports small businesses in sustainability projects beyond Green Business Certification. The program aims to promote sustainability while benefiting businesses through cost savings and increased efficiency.

Geographic Scope

  • California (focus on CAGBN service areas)

Eligible Applicants

  • Small businesses
  • Green Business Certified businesses (preferred)
  • Diverse business types including: restaurants, cafes, salons, preschools, breweries, healthcare providers, galleries/studios, retail shops, real estate, consulting firms, churches, schools
  • BIPOC-owned, woman-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, employee-owned, and family-owned businesses welcome

Focus Areas

  • Energy efficiency upgrades (LED lighting, HVAC, insulation, hot water pumps)
  • Waste reduction initiatives
  • Sustainable transportation solutions (electric bikes)
  • Water conservation
  • Green equipment and supplies

Program Impact

  • Assisted 62 eligible businesses in reducing environmental impact
  • Projects demonstrate commitment to energy efficiency, water/waste reduction, and eco-friendly transportation

Key Information

  • Funding generously provided by Intuit
  • Intuit remains committed to supporting programs that help communities make sustainable choices
  • Partnership demonstrates benefits to small businesses and substantial environmental outcomes

Contact

  • Website: greenbusinessca.org
  • Email: info@greenbusinessca.org

What California Green Business Network actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$30K
Median grant
$30K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: West Hollywood, CA.

Example grants

  • City of West Hollywood · West Hollywood, CA

    Green business support

    $30K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Small businesses
  • Energy efficiency
  • Women-owned businesses
  • Minority businesses
  • LGBTQ businesses

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