North Sacramento Business Investment Program

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Open to eligible North Sacramento businesses and property owners, the Program pairs funding for tenant improvements and equipment purchases with complimentary business technical assistance. The purpose of the Program is to help commercial corridors in City Council District 2 recover from the negative economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. By investing in business stability and growth, the Program aims to attract more customers, create jobs, and better serve the local economy.

The Program is comprised of three tiers:

  1. Tier I: Storefront Retailer Improvements - Assist storefront retailers with tenant improvements and/or equipment purchases/repairs to stabilize and grow in their location.
  2. Tier II: Storefront Retailer Equipment Assistance - Assist storefront retailers with equipment purchases/repairs to scale operations or create new revenue streams.
  3. Tier III: Restoration of Vacant Buildings for Tenancy - Restore existing vacant buildings to be leased by storefront retailers through tenant improvements and/or equipment purchases. 

For tiers I and II, the Program will also require that awardees receive at least five hours of complimentary business technical assistance from a City-funded consultant who will assess their business viability and sustainability, identify areas of improvement, and project how the proposed investment will benefit their business.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the City's Submittable platform and follow the prompts to login or create a new account.

The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on February 28, 2025.

For questions, please email smallbusiness@cityofsacramento.org. The deadline to submit questions is 4 p.m. on February 15, 2025. 

Information Sessions and Office Hours

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