$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.
Loans & Grants
List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.
California
Pacific Community Ventures
The Oakland Restorative Loan Fund
Area served: 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