City Heights Opportunity Program Pursuing Entrepreneurial Development (CHOPPED)
The City Heights Opportunity Program Pursuing Entrepreneurial Development (C.H.O.P.P.E.D.) is dedicated to empowering food entrepreneurs in San Diego by providing essential training, resources, and a permitting stipend upon successful program completion to support your business growth.
C.H.O.P.P.E.D. is designed for entrepreneurs operating as Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEKHOs), sidewalk vendors, pop-up vendors, caterers, and immigrant-owned restaurants.
Apply to Cohort 4
The program is open to eligible food businesses in the City of San Diego. Applicants may apply for one business only, and each business can receive one micro-grant. To qualify for the grant, participants must complete all 8 sessions of the C.H.O.P.P.E.D. program. The deadline to enroll is Friday, February 6, 2026. Selected participants will be notified by February 18th, 2026.
Aplica para Cohorte 4
Si tienes un negocio de alimentos en San Diego, esta es tu oportunidad. Cada persona puede aplicar con un solo negocio, y cada negocio puede recibir una micro-subvención. Para calificar, se requiere participar en las 8 sesiones del programa. La aplicación se cierra el viernes 6 de febrero de 2026. Participantes seleccionados serán notificados antes del 18 de febrero.
Chef Queen Natifa is just getting started.
Chef Queen Natifa is turning her culinary dreams into reality. With CHOPPED’s training and permit support, her at-home catering business is leveling up.
For more information, email Michelle at Mascencio@cityheightscdc.org.