Sacramento Innovation Grant Program

The Sacramento Innovation Grant Program (previously RAILS Grant Program) offers up to $1 million in various grants for multiple funding opportunities from the City’s Innovation and Growth Fund. This annual funding supports the development of Sacramento’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem through “startup enablers” – community-based initiatives and programs that help entrepreneurs take their startup from initial idea to viable company. Grants are available for two distinct opportunities at up to $15,000 for Innovation Event Grants and ranging from $20,000 to $250,000 for Ecosystem Building Grants. These grants are designed to achieve the following objectives: Expand the reach of entrepreneurial support organizations Increase opportunities for startups to grow Increase the number and viability of startups Increase VC investment in Sacramento Marketing broadly to change the perception of the ecosystem Foster and facilitate high-growth startups Encourage targeted collaborations Build key industry verticals