SAN DIEGO COUNTY CORE & BUILD PILOT PROGRAMS

SUPPORTING 100+ LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH TOOLS TO WIN COUNTY CONTRACTS.

Compliance, Operations, and Readiness Education

Are you a small business or nonprofit in San Diego County? Gain the tools, training, and support you need to grow your business and qualify for County contracts.

Compliance, Operations, and 
Readiness Education

  • Strengthen Your Business Foundation
  • Bookkeeping & Compliance Support
  • Gain a Competitive Edge

Bonding and Underwriting insurance
for Local Development

  • Become Contract-Ready
  • Access Bonding & Insurance
  • RFP & Contract Navigation

Who Should Apply?

1.

Small businesses and nonprofits based in San Diego County

2.

Organizations seeking to grow through County contracts

3.

Businesses that need support in compliance, bonding, or back-office operations

What You’ll Receive

A breakdown of the high-value support included in the County of San Diego Country BUILD + CORE pilot partnership programs with Founders First CDC.

Contracting & Bid Readiness

County Contract Navigation
Step-by-step help understanding and applying for County bids.

RFP Strategy Guidance
Personalized tips to increase your chances of landing larger contracts.

Hands-On Financial Operations Support

Bookkeeping Help
Get expert 1-on-1 support to set up or improve your bookkeeping system.

Compliance Education
Learn wage laws, ethical practices, and how to avoid common violations.

 

Bonding, Insurance & Financial Access

Bonding & Insurance Support
Help overcoming the costly requirements that prevent many businesses from bidding.

Funding Resource Navigation
We’ll point you toward grants, loans, and tools you might not know about.

Plus Readiness Coaching to Understand what County contracts require and get help preparing for them.

A San Diego County initiative In partnership with Founders First CDC.

The County of San Diego is committed to inclusive economic growth and ensuring that all communities have access to the resources they need to thrive.

Founders First CDC is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic mobility through innovative training, capital access, and wraparound support. Learn more at foundersfirstcdc.org.

Apply Now Be among the first 100 businesses to receive expert guidance and resources to move your business forward.

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