Local Spotlight
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About Local Spotlight
Our Mission is to connect communities through photography by capturing the stories of small businesses—the heart of every community. We highlight photo stories that showcase their unique journeys through entrepreneurship and the positive impacts they have on their communities!
Ways you can help!
Supporting these grants helps local small businesses thrive, create jobs, and improve neighborhoods while strengthening San Diego’s economy. They promote equity by supporting underserved communities and prevent long-term economic decline by investing early in local growth!
Business Incentive Program (BIP)
Up to $100,000 to support local business growth
Helps cover costs tied to expansion, hiring/training, fees, or improvements to create jobs and investment
San Diego Foundation — Entrepreneur & Small Business Grants
Up to $90,000 per grant to support entrepreneurship and small businesses
Funds programs and organizations that help small businesses start, scale, access capital, and get training
Fee Payment Incentive Program
Up to $10,000 reimbursed
Pays back certain city permit/development fees to help businesses expand or improve without high upfront costs