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.
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
$10,000 worth of online tools, services, and training available to small businesses in Houston and Los Angeles. Includes free branding, website creation, training on sales growth and more.
Area served: Los Angeles, Houston, California, Texas Audience: Small Business Owners
Loans for flexible work, freelance jobs, and temporary employment, up to $10,000.
Area served: California Audience: Self-employed
To celebrate people, communities, and small businesses impacted by economic inequities worldwide, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has committed $1M:
Area served: Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas, New York, New York & New Orleans, Louisiana, California, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Texas Audience: Small Business Owners
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.
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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
The California Fisheries Fund offers affordable loans to small-scale fishermen, fishing enterprises, ports, and nonprofits.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
The PledgeLA Founders Fund is designed to help early-stage businesses grow and thrive. Eligibility requirements for companies include:
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
Learn how to leverage your skills, knowledge and experience to make money through freelancing or starting your own business. You must complete Spark's entrepreneurship training to apply to receive funding.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
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