Solano Workforce Stability Grant Program
The Workforce Development Board of Solano County is offering grant funding to support small businesses impacted by the closures of Anheuser-Busch in Fairfield, Mare Island Dry Dock in Vallejo, and the Valero Refinery in Benicia.
Funding is intended to support business stabilization and layoff aversion by helping businesses adapt operations and retain employees.
Available Funding Opportunities
Applicants must apply under the funding opportunity that corresponds to the closure impacting their business.
Businesses impacted by more than one closure may submit separate applications for each funding opportunity, provided each application clearly demonstrates the specific impact associated with that closure and funding requests are not duplicative.
– Anheuser-Busch Closure — grants of up to $10,000
– Mare Island Dry Dock Closure — grants of up to $10,000
– Valero Refinery Closure — grants of up to $25,000
Business Support Services
In addition to grant funding, impacted businesses may access no-cost business advising through the Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Support may include business continuity planning, operational pivots, financial strategy, marketing, workforce challenges, and long-term stabilization.
Businesses are not required to receive grant funding to access these services.
APPLY FOR FUNDING
Applications Open: April 1, 2026 Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
RESOURCES
EVENTS
Click on a date below to register for one or both informational sessions.
Sessions will be held via Zoom.
Important Notes
- Funding is limited, and submission of an application does not guarantee an award.
- Applications will only be accepted through the online application portal.
- A valid business license and completed IRS Form W-9 are required as part of the application process.
- The application portal will no longer be accessible after the deadline, and late submissions will not be accepted.
Questions
Questions may be submitted to opportunities@solanowdb.org.
Responses, including questions addressed during the informational sessions, will be posted and available in the Resources section above.
This program is funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program,
using Rapid Response Additional Assistance funds, administered by the California Employment Development Department (EDD).
