Federal funding transparency
Where the money comes from.
Santa Cruz HardTech is delivered by the Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center. SBDC services are supported by federal taxpayer funds, and as a program funded in part through government grants we publish the details of that funding openly.
Funding and financial disclosures
The Northern California Small Business Development Centers (Norcal SBDC) is a business advisory service of the Cal Poly Humboldt's Sponsored Programs Foundation and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S Small Business Administration.
SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the United States.
The program is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering for services or training, clients certify that they are legally eligible to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal laws and Executive Order 14218 "Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders" (February 19, 2025).
Our funding partners
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and grants from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.
Federal funding disclosures
Norcal SBDC, in accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328.
| Program | Federal share | Non-federal share | Total program cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Development Center Program | 50% – $4,888,054.00 | 50% – $4,888,054.00 | $9,776,108 |
| SSBCI Technical Assistance Program | 100% – $760,800 | 0% – $0 | $760,800 |
| Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program | 50% – $200,000 | 50% – $200,000 | $400,000 |
| SBA PRIME | 100% – $300,000 | 0% – $150,000 | $450,000 |
Program attribution
As part of the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program, Santa Cruz SBDC focuses on advising small business clients located in the Santa Cruz SBDC network coverage area. Funded in part through a grant with the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation.