Business
LISC San Diego provides grants to community-based organizations that provide technical assistance to small businesses in disadvantaged communities. Currently we support the following organizations providing these services: International Rescue Committee, University of San Diego, and Vista Chamber of Commerce.
The Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) Program is a new initiative of the State of CA. LISC SD is partnering with the SD Refugee Communities Coalition to provide entrepreneurship training, technical assistance, and micro-grants for refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs.
Business Development Organizations (BDOs) are groups that serve businesses owned by BIPOC, women and other entrepreneurs in disinvested communities. BDOs strengthen small business ecosystems. They have deep local roots and the trust of their communities, and they understand the conditions on the ground and the needs of local small business owners.