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Santa Clara CA Business Funding Directory

These independent organizations provide public information, advising, mentoring, or program access. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

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Local and regional assistance

  • City of Santa Clara Business Services for licenses, permits, utilities, and local business information
  • Silicon Valley SBDC for confidential advising, financial projections, and access-to-capital preparation
  • SCORE Silicon Valley for volunteer business mentoring and educational workshops

State and federal programs

  • California Office of the Small Business Advocate resource directory
  • California IBank Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
  • U.S. Small Business Administration loan, counseling, and lender resources

How to use the directory

Start with the organization that matches the question: the City for local operating requirements, SBDC or SCORE for planning support, CalOSBA or IBank for California programs, and SBA for federal program information.

  • Verify current requirements and contact details on the organization’s official website before sharing documents or paying anyone.
  • No listing here is a recommendation, endorsement, or promise of financing.

Important

This resource is educational and is not financial, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Financing availability and terms depend on provider review, eligibility, documentation, and applicable law.