Main Street Goes Green Accelerator
Transform Your Business, Transform Your Bottom Line
About the Program
The Main Street Goes Green Accelerator empowers local California small business owners to adopt cost-saving, environmentally friendly practices. Powered by The Center’s Main Street Goes Green Initiative, the program offers personalized guidance, practical tools, and ongoing support to help reduce energy, water, and waste expenses.
Program Benefits
Personalized Support
Receive up to 10 hours of personalized support to help you plan and implement practical sustainability upgrades that make sense for your business.
Implementation Grant
Qualify for $500-$1,000 grants to kickstart your green improvements and start saving right away.
Capital Connections
Get priority access to specialized financing options designed for energy and resource saving business improvements.
Community & Network
Connect with a network of business owners like you invested in becoming more sustainable.
Program Eligibility
- Located in California
- In operation for at least one year
- Maintaining at least one brick-and-mortar location
- Committed to implementing sustainable business practices in less than 6 months
Program Information and Timeline
Application Deadline: June 13
Program Begins: June 27
Program Ends: September 19
What to Expect
The accelerator combines six online trainings with in-person events and on-site visits. Our experts can conduct hands-on technical assistance and comprehensive “green” auditing to identify your greatest opportunities for improvement.
Program Value: $7,500 of expert services and grant funding
Grant Offering: $500-$1000 per business
Your Investment: $0 – Fully funded by our generous partners
Time Commitment: Plan for 20-30 hours dedicated to implementing your green initiatives during the program period.
Partners
The Little Big Project
The Little Big Project brings expertise in nonprofit consulting, CDFI development, and impact evaluation to the Main Street Goes Green Accelerator. Their strategic support helps organizations build capacity, secure funding, and maximize their impact.
Funders
