The City of Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program

The City of Santa Ana is dedicated to the support, stabilization, and growth of local businesses. The Small Business Incentive Program provides grants and technical support through our various partnerships to help new businesses in Santa Ana during their first three years of development. This grant program is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Grant Amount Funds are granted as a reimbursement for eligible business expenses. Businesses must be able to provide proof (receipts) for those expenses. -Up to $5,000 for businesses with a commercial/industrial/office location – Certificate of Occupancy Required. -Up to $2,500 for home based – Home Occupation Permit Required. Businesses must meet the following eligibility requirements: • Located in Santa Ana and in operation for no more than 3 years from the date of the application. • Must be a Microenterprise - a for-profit business with 5 or fewer employees (including all owners). • Valid and Active Santa Ana Business License. • Valid Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupation Permit issued by the City of Santa Ana. • Income Eligible: The business owner(s) and household family income for all family. members 18+ must be within 80% of the Orange County median income limits set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - 2023 Income Limits (Effective May 15, 2023). o Income is based on Adjusted Gross Income, Line 11 of most recent IRS 1040 Tax Returns. Family Size Income Limit 1 Person $ 80,400 2 Persons $ 91,850 3 Persons $ 103,350 4 Persons $ 114,800 5 Persons $ 124,000 6 Persons $ 133,200 7 Persons $ 142,400 8 or More Persons $ 151,550 • Complete a free business consultation with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). • Must have or obtain a free Unique Entity ID Number assigned by SAM.gov.