Central Valley Women's Entrepreneur Center

Business License Fee Reimbursement

Eligible small businesses may receive up to $300 in reimbursement for eligible business licensing expenses.


Eligible expenses include:	Business Tax Certificate (including any required Home Occupation Permit and/or Zoning Clearance with your city) Fictitious Business Name (DBA) filing (including the required four newspaper publications) LLC or Corporation registration fees
Eligibility requirements:	The business must be located within Fresno County. The business must have received technical assistance (TA) from our center Must be a participating active engagement with workshops or technical assistance Reimbursement will be a maximum of $300 per Business. Must be licenses purchased within the time period of January 1st 2026 – December 1st 2026 Application Must clearly state if Business is a Start-Up or Renewal for Existing Business
How to apply:	Click the button below to find the applications! Submit the application to CVWEC for review: centralvalleywec@mail.fresnostate.edu Once approved, provide a copy of your paid receipt and a current W-9 form. Please note that reimbursements are up to $300 per business and are subject to funding availability.