0% interest microloan up to $2,500 to cover any business expenses, low monthly payments, build credit history, access online financial education.
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.
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California
Mission Asset Fund
MAF's Business Microloans
Area served: California Audience:
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, 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
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
Corporate loan/grant programs
California, Texas
Digital Communities Program
Digital Communities Program
$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
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
State loan/grant programs
California
California Department of Rehabilitation
EmployABILITY Business Grant
Part of the Demand Side Employment Initiative (DSEI) from the California Department of Rehabilitation, the EmployABILITY Business Grant offers small- and medium-sized businesses in California the opportunity to grow their businesses and upgrade their hiring. The grants range from $20,000-$200,000. The amount rewarded depends on the availability of grant funding and the potential impact of hiring individuals with disabilities.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Local government loan/grant programs
California
City of San Francisco
Storefront Vandalism Relief Grant
The Storefront Vandalism Relief Grant provides up to $2,000 in financial relief for the restoration of small businesses impacted by deliberate actions that result in the destruction or damages of small business storefronts. This program will offer amounts of either $1,000 or $2,000 depending on the total cost incurred to repair physical damages (not including loss of stolen goods or property) and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis, based on fund availability.
Area served: San Francisco, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Sunday, December 31, 2023
Local government loan/grant programs
California
City of San Jose
Disabled Access Improvement Grant
The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement is offering grants that credit up to $8,000 to qualifying existing small businesses and non-residential property owners for CASp hiring costs and permit fees, until funds run out.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Sunday, December 31, 2023
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California
Jewish Free Loan Association
Interest free Loans
Short-term loans to put towards emergency medical and dental bills, auto and small business loans, and other needs.
Area served: Los Angeles, Ventura counties, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California
Oakland Black Business Fund
Oakland Black Business Fund
Funds are available for Black-owned businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic and recent protests. Phase 1 will provide immediate response funds for repairing damages, providing storefront protection, and replacing equipment losses as a result of protests and looting.
Area served: Oakland, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
