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.
The latest on federal relief for small businesses
COVID-19 Loans & Grants
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 tips and 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 daily updates to this page with useful information about the ways small businesses can prepare for the impact of COVID-19 on their business and community.
Working Solutions
Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
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
City of Stockton
Storefront Beautification Micro Grant Program
The Storefront Beautification Micro Grant Program offers reimbursable grants of up to $2,000 for businesses located along targeted commercial corridors within city limits. The program assists small business owners to improve their storefronts with the replacement and/or improvements of windows, lighting, paint, awnings, signage and planters and trellises.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
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
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:
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
California Rebuilding Fund
San Francisco Small Business Recovery Fund
The San Francisco Small Business Recovery Fund is offering 0% loans to businesses in San Francisco.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
Immigrants Rising
Spark
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
CDC Small Business Finance
Childcare and Preschool Loan
The Childcare and Preschool Loan can be used to acquire an existing Child Care business, Preschool, or to expand your current operations. In all cases, CDC Small Business Finance will help you assess the situation to identify the right financing to support your growth.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
California Paid Family Leave Alliance
Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant
The Paid Family Leave Small Business (PFLSB) Grant will provide to California Small Businesses of less than 10 employees $500 for each employee who is utilizing the PFL Program, up to a total of $4,500 per small business, to help offset the costs involved with training other employees to cover the duties of this individual on leave.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners, Employees, Self-employed