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Digital Marketing Training and Grant Program

The City of Yorba Linda has partnered with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to develop the Digital Marketing Training and Grant Program to support local small businesses.

Are you ready to develop your business's digital marketing for free?

The City of Yorba Linda’s Small Business University Digital Marketing Training & Grant Program provides eligible Yorba Linda brick‑and‑mortar commercial businesses with professional digital marketing training, individualized consulting, and a $1,000 grant.

Application Submission Dates: October 12 – 18

This three‑week (once-a-week) training program is designed to help businesses:

  • Build a stronger digital presence
  • Improve online marketing strategies
  • Increase customer awareness and sales
  • Access expert consulting and hands-on support

A total of 25 businesses may participate in the November 2026 training.

Take advantage of this opportunity to elevate your business!

View Full Grant Guidelines

Eligibility

To apply, Yorba Linda businesses must meet the following:

  • Brick‑and‑mortar for-profit commercial business physically located in Yorba Linda
  • At least one year in operation
  • Between 2 and 100 employees
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies (no liens, outstanding bills, or compliance violations)
  • Must complete all program sessions and consultation
  • Submit full application and documentation

 

Not eligible: home-based businesses, cannabis businesses, massage parlors, adult entertainment, gambling facilities, mostly cash‑based businesses, residential/real estate/short‑term rentals, City employees, elected or appointed officials.

Only one participant per business is eligible to participate in the Program and receive the $1,000 grant. Participants who own or are affiliated with multiple businesses in Yorba Linda may only apply on behalf of one business.

Application Process and Timeline

  1. Apply online via the form below beginning Monday, October 12 at 8 a.m. Applications close Sunday, October 18 at 11:59 p.m.
  2. Meet all program eligibility requirements; SBDC will review the application for completeness and eligibility.
  3. Once conditional eligibility is confirmed, applicant must submit all required documentation through the portal.
  4. Applicants notified and program participation confirmed.
  5. Training Program Schedule
    • Session 1: Monday, November 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Virtual)
    • Session 2: Monday, November 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Virtual)
    • Session 3: Monday, November 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Virtual)
  6. Complete one-on-one SBDC digital marketing consulting by November 12, 2026.

Grant Requirements & Eligible Uses

Businesses completing all program elements will receive a $1,000 grant.

Eligible Uses

Funds must be used only for paid digital advertising, including but not limited to: 

  • Social Media (Facebook/Instagram, Tik Tok…) ads
  • Google Ads
  • Yelp ads
  • Digital ad placement services coordinated with an SBDC consultant

Prohibited Uses

  • Rent, mortgage, payroll, utilities, inventory
  • Legal fees, settlements, debt repayment
  • Any non‑advertising business expenses
  • Costs already reimbursed through another funding source

Businesses must keep receipts and comply with year‑end 1099 requirements.

Attendance & Completion Requirements

To receive the grant, participants must:

  • Attend all three training sessions
  • Complete one SBDC consultation
  • Submit all documentation by the deadlines

Missing sessions may require additional consultation; repeated absences may result in disqualification.

Application opens October 12, 2026.

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City of Yorba Linda — Digital Marketing Training and Grant Program

Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.

Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.