Must be a business located within the San Bernardino County boundaries with 5 or less employees. Grants for $2,500.
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
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant
Area served: San Bernardino, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California
Working Solutions
Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
Working Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of a new Small Business Revolving Loan Fund to serve San Francisco’s District 10. In partnership with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, the Fund will provide affordable capital and free business consulting to businesses located in Bayview Hunters Point and other D10 neighborhoods (94124, 94134, 94107, 94103, 94110). Funding for this program is made possible by the D10 Implementation Committee. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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, 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
Local government loan/grant programs
California
City of Stockton
Stocked Full of Produce Grant Program
The City’s Stocked Full of Produce Grant Program addresses food insecurity through grant funding to help with infrastructure upgrades to retail stores, to promote the sale and storage of healthier food options. Grants can be used for improvements, such as installing new refrigeration or shelving. Grant funds are available up to $10,000.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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
Corporate loan/grant programs
California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Texas
PepsiCo Foundation
Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator
Impacto will provide Hispanic entrepreneurs with a full suite of free program offerings, including one-on-one and group coaching, learning and networking opportunities, and a $10,000 small business grant. Eligible applicants must self-identify as Hispanic, own at least 50% of a local business whose primary purpose is to serve food: restaurants, caterers, cafés, food trucks, bodegas, and carnicerias and currently operate a business location in one of the Impacto markets: Albuquerque, Chicago, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, or San Antonio.
Area served: Albuquerque, Chicago, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Antonio, California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Texas Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Friday, June 16, 2023
Corporate loan/grant programs
California
iBank
California IBANK
iBank has Financial Development Corporation (FDC) partners throughout the state that assists businesses in securing a 95% guarantee on a bank loan for disaster relief.
Area served: Statewide, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
California
South County Economic Development Council
Emergency loan
South County EDC is offering a no-interest loan to eating establishments in South San Diego County. This small infusion of funds is intended to assist South County small restaurants to remain open and continue to provide meals during this national emergency.
Area served: San Diego, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California
Jewish Free Loan Association
Coronavirus Small Business Loans
**Update** Interest-free loans can help residents of LA and Ventura get through the financial part of the Covid-19 crisis by offering loans without collateral, any interest, or fees. Interest free loans up to $18,000 are available for small businesses. No-fee, zero interest loans for business owners in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Area served: Los Angeles, Ventura counties, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
