Loans & Grants

List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.

Local government loan/grant programs
California

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant

Must be a business located within the San Bernardino County boundaries with 5 or less employees. Grants for $2,500.

Area served: San Bernardino, California
Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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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
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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
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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
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Local government loan/grant programs
California

County of Los Angeles

Economic Opportunity Grant Program

LA County’s Department of Economic Opportunity offers more than $54 million in grants to the business and nonprofit community. Potential grantees may be awarded between $2,500 and $25,000 with Phase 1 starting on January 25, 2023, initially targeting microbusinesses with less than $50,000 in annual gross revenue.

Grants for small businesses and nonprofits will be available in Phase 2, opening in late February 2023.

Microbusinesses may apply now.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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National Resources

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Corporate loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Founders First CDC

LGBTQIA+ National Grant

The LGBTQIA+ National Grant provides eligible small businesses the chance to receive one of 25 grant packages totaling $25,000, plus options for site redevelopment or acquisition based on stage of growth and need.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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eBay

eBay Up & Running Grants

The eBay Up & Running Grants program will award 50 eBay business sellers with grant packages of $10,000, including cash, eBay education and coaching, and more. This year, eBay is expanding its grant with an additional stipend worth up to $500 for each grantee to apply to eBay Refurbished office equipment, technology and tools to keep their small businesses up and running.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Friday, June 9, 2023
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Government loan/grant programs
National

U.S. Department of the Treasury

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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PepsiCo

Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program

PepsiCo invites all Jefas to step into the spotlight and apply for the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program. Besides getting expert one-on-one coaching and resources, the first 40 Latina small business owners to complete the eight-week consultation curriculum of the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program will receive an exclusive Jefa-Owned neon sign in honor of your hustle - for everyone to see.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
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Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Fearless Fund

Fearless Strivers Grant Contest

Black women-owned businesses are vital to our economy yet receive less than one percent of venture capital funding. Fearless Fund is deepening its commitment to this community with the launch of the contest.

With Mastercard prizing, Fearless Fund will be awarding eleven lucky small businesses across the country $10,000 grants, digital tools to help them get and sustain their business online, and Priceless one-on-one mentorship so they can continue to bolster their business.

Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023
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