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.

Local government loan/grant programs
California

City of Los Angeles

Reusable Foodware Microgrant Program

​​​The Reusable Foodware Microgrant Program provides financial support to eligible food service establishments within the City of Los Angeles to assist with the purchase of washable, durable, reusable foodware. Eligible food service establishments will receive FREE technical assistance, training, and the purchase, delivery, and set up of reusable foodware. Funds are limited and are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.

Area served: South Los Angeles, Wilmington, Boyle Heights and Pacoima, California
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Government loan/grant programs
Arizona, California, Nevada

CDC Small Business Finance

Commercial Real Estate Loan

You can use an SBA 504 loan to buy, construct or improve commercial real estate or to purchase heavy equipment. 

Area served: Arizona, California, Nevada
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

City of San Francisco

Legacy Business Registry

Long-standing small businesses in San Francisco can join the Registry for recognition, marketing and business help, and grants. The business must have operated in San Francisco for 30 years or more, had no break in SF operations for more than 2 years, contributed to San Francisco’s history or identity and also be committed to keeping its history alive. 

Area served: San Francisco, California
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
California

Pacific Community Ventures

The Oakland Restorative Loan Fund

$2.5 million in zero-interest loans are now available to BIPOC or AAPI-owned business through PCV’s new Oakland Restorative Loan Fund. This fund can help combat gentrification and displacement, and support business owners as state and federal grant programs begin to end. There are no application fees and no minimum credit score to apply. 

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

California Office of the Small Business Advocate

California Small Agricultural Business Drought & Flood Relief Grant Program

The California Small Agricultural Business Drought & Flood Relief Grant Program will provide relief to small agricultural businesses that experienced a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits due to drought or flood conditions. 


Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County

Entrepreneur Loan Fund

The Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County is now offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to acquire the financing needed to grow their businesses. For qualified applicants, the Entrepreneur Loan Fund will provide loans between $2,000 and $30,000. Credit  processing approval within approximately one week. 

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

Long Beach

Kiva Long Beach Loan Program

The Kiva Long Beach Loan Program is an online community-lending program that is designed to support Long Beach small businesses with loans between $500 to $15,000,


Area served: Long Beach, California
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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
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
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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