California Covid Relief

As developments continue to unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, we know many small businesses have questions about implications in the workplace and funding options to help bolster their businesses during this difficult time. We are compiling relevant resources and information on new funding opportunities and policy developments that we are sharing on our website and through online presentations. We will be posting updates to this page with useful information about the ways California small businesses can prepare for the impact of COVID-19 on their business and community.

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Local government loan/grant programs
California

California Office of the Small Business Advocate

California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

The California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is funded by the State of California and administered by the Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). The program provides competitive micro grants of $2,500 to eligible microbusinesses impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. This program will be implemented by County organizations or nonprofits working on their behalf.

For application details and updates specific to the program available in your county, please contact the organizations listed. Applications start February 14.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Local government loan/grant programs
California

City of Long Beach

Microenterprise Loan Program

The Microenterprise Loan Program is designed to support Long Beach small businesses with loans between $25,000 to $100,000 available.

Area served: Long Beach, California
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Local government loan/grant programs
California

City of Long Beach and National Development Council Grow America Fund

Grow Long Beach Fund

Loans between $100,000 to $2 million are available for businesses that have been operating in Long Beach for at least two years.


Area served: Long Beach, California
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Local government loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

Riverside County Economic Development

Riverside County ReStart Loan Program

The County of Riverside and Ampac Ampac Business Capital are partnering to provide emergency and ongoing capital for small businesses in Riverside.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

Black Cooperative Investment Fund

Black Cooperative Investment Fund

Apply for a zero-interest microloan to help fuel your business and Black economic empowerment in Southern California.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

Working Solutions

Small Business Loans

Whether you are a first-time business owner or a serial entrepreneur, have limited credit history or stellar credit, have a banking partner or have been turned down for a bank loan, are an existing business or your business is pre-revenue, Working Solutions offers affordable loans, application assistance, and free business consulting to support your next step.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Corporate loan/grant programs
California

Feed the Hunger Fund

Feed the Hunger Fund

The Feed the Hunger Fund is a unique food-focused loan program infuses capital and business expertise into communities excluded from traditional financing options.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

Jewish Free Loan Association

Gig Worker & Independent Contractor Help And Assistance

You can get up to $7,500 with 1 qualified guarantors or up to $36,000 with 2 qualified guarantors.

Area served: California
Audience: Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

Mission Asset Fund

MAF's Business Microloans

0% interest microloan up to $2,500 to cover any business expenses, low monthly payments, build credit history, access online financial education.


Area served: California
Audience:

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

CDC Small Business Finance

Childcare and Preschool Loan

The Childcare and Preschool Loan can be used to acquire an existing Child Care business, Preschool, or to expand your current operations. In all cases, CDC Small Business Finance will help you assess the situation to identify the right financing to support your growth.


Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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