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Use this directory to search for federal, state, and local contacts that may provide funding, permitting, or planning support for your community & place-based needs and initiatives. Contacts can be filtered by location or community development topic.

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The link provided on each contact card links to contact information provided on the organization's website. Some organizations may have regional and topic specific support that are not explicitly listed on their contact page. Reach out to your GO-Biz regional economic recovery coordinator for further technical assistance and support connecting to federal, state, and local partners.

CONTACT CPBS

Regional 599
State 86
Federal 34
Tribal 10

Economic Development Collaborative SBDC

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The SBDC, hosted by Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) in Ventura County, serves both Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties with professional consultants and trainers available in convenient outreach centers across the region.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(805) 384 1800
info@irvineclt.org

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Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The Award Winning Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) promotes the development, growth and success of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Monterey and San Benito Counties.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(831) 676-2017

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Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

Santa Cruz SBDC provides small businesses with the solutions they seek and the confidence they need to realize their dreams.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(831) 479-6136

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Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development,
  • K-16 Education
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides high-quality complimentary business assistance to start-ups and established companies. They help entrepreneurs launch companies, create and retain jobs, and attract capital investment.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(805) 756-5180

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Central Coast K-16 Collaborative

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development,
  • Higher Education,
  • K-16 Education
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

A coaltion of academic institutions that's anticipating to submit a planning grant application for the Regional K-16 Education Collaborative Grant Program in October 2022, to be following by an implementation grant application in October 2023.

Economic Region:Central Coast

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Ventura County Resource Conservation District (VCRCD)

Community Development Areas:
  • Natural Resources & Conservation
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The VCRCD is a special district of the state and is primarily funded by grants. They provide assistance to help both rural and urban communities to conserve, protect, and restore natural resources.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(805) 764-5130

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Upper Salinas-Las Tablas Resource Conservation District (US-LT RCD)

Community Development Areas:
  • Natural Resources & Conservation
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The US-LT RCD provides technical assistance, education and resources to help agricultural, rural and urban communities preserve these natural elements while supporting robust land productivity.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(805) 460-7272 ex 101
admin@trilogyir.com

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San Benito Resource Conservation District (SBRCD)

Community Development Areas:
  • Natural Resources & Conservation
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The San Benito Resource Conservation District (SBRCD) provides outreach, education, and technical and financial assistance to address soil and water quality, climate resilience, and ecosystem health on private and public lands.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
(831) 637-4360 ext. 2339

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