Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2026-2027

The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides state funding to support direct services to small businesses and entrepreneurs, including 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. Eligible applicants must be located in California, provide services to California's small businesses and entrepreneurs, and provide 1-to-1 matching funds from an eligible funding source. • Eligible applicants include nonprofit, federally or privately funded small business technical assistance centers in California. • The program provides reimbursement funding on a quarterly basis. • The application deadline is August 17, 2026, and the expected award announcement is in September 2026. • The period of performance is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.