Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Calling all California business owners: Verizon has a $5,000 grant opportunity for you!

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VERIZON DIGITAL READY GRANT

To complement the hundreds of FREE resources available through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, Verizon, in partnership with LISC, is awarding $5,000 grants to 25 small businesses based in California to help them sustain and grow their businesses. The grant will be awarded directly to selected business owners and does not need to be repaid.

Who Can Apply?

  • Be a for-profit business. Nonprofits are not eligible to apply.
  • Be U.S.-based with a primary business address located in the state of California. A business address will be required during the application process and verified for applicants selected as finalists.
  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Can share and provide proper business and financial verification documentation (W-9s, ACH) if selected as a finalist.

How to apply?

  • Complete one Digital Ready course, virtual event (including recorded events), or in-person event* between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026, to unlock the application.
  • Submit the application by 11:59 PM PT on March 31, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

For additional questions on the California $5,000 Grant, please read this FAQ. Verizon strongly recommends that all applicants read the FAQ before applying.

CLICK HERE for more information!

 *Only in-person events listed on the In-Person Events page are eligible. To receive credit, you must scan the event’s QR code while on-site. For details on how credit is awarded, please refer to the specific event page.

ABOUT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE

The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to enhancing regional quality of life through business development services and strategic initiatives that support the greater Ventura and Santa Barbara County area. Thanks to our countless partners, EDC’s business consulting, upskilling opportunities, low-interest lending and recovery resources are provided at NO-COST!

Get started today by calling our Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159

Assistance is available in both English and Spanish

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