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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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

Main Street Launch

Business Boost Microloans

The new Business Boost Microloans helps small businesses start, grow, and thrive. With a fixed low interest rate, this program is a great opportunity for new and existing businesses.

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

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant

Must be a business located within the San Bernardino County boundaries with 5 or less employees. Grants for $2,500.

Area served: San Bernardino, 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

Loans for flexible work, freelance jobs, and temporary employment, up to $10,000.

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

City of San Jose

Exemption Request Form

Certain businesses in San Jose can claim exemption on their business taxes if they meet certain income or revenue criteria. If you desire to claim an exemption, fill out the Business Tax Exemption Form (must have active business tax account to apply).

Area served: 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

Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA)

San Francisco Women's Entrepreneurship Fund

The The San Francisco Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund provides mini-grants of up to $5,000 to San Francisco women-owned small businesses for projects and upgrades that will have a transformative impact on the business’ ability to grow. The Fund is established to improve the small business environment for women entrepreneurs in San Francisco and encourage collaboration between women entrepreneurs and local technical assistance providers.

Area served: San Francisco, California
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Local government loan/grant programs
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San Diego County

County of San Diego Small Business Stimulus Grant

The Small Business Stimulus Grant Program is funded by Board of Supervisors allocated federal CARES Act funding and County General Fund. The grant funding provides economic assistance to help businesses and nonprofit entities impacted by COVID-19. Financial assistance will be allocated to eligible, qualified small businesses and nonprofit entities with final award recommendations made by individual district offices based on the availability of funds, program guidelines, and the submission of all required information and supporting documentation.

Area served: California
Audience:

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

California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

California Dream Fund

To apply for the grant, the program first requires eligible startups to participate in a no-cost business startup program that combines helpful startup training workshops with one-on-one consulting services. Upon successful completion of the program, eligible participants will be given a link to apply for grant funding up to $10,000.

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

Community Vision

California Fisheries Fund

The California Fisheries Fund offers affordable loans to small-scale fishermen, fishing enterprises, ports, and nonprofits.

Area served: 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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