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6 | Federal | Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 2020 | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html | Below are changes as of May 6, 2020 Updated strategies and recommendations for employers responding to COVID-19, including those seeking to resume normal or phased business operations: - Conducting daily health checks - Conducting a hazard assessment of the workplace - Encouraging employees to wear cloth face coverings in the workplace, if appropriate - Implementing policies and practices for social distancing in the workplace - Improving the building ventilation system - A table outlining the engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) that employers may use to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace More changes at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html#more-changes | 800-232-4636 | ||
7 | Federal | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Economic impact payments: What you need to know | https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know | 3/30/2020 - The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some taxpayers who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the economic impact payment. | 800-829-1040 | ||
8 | Federal | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Federal Income Tax Extension | https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-now-july-15-treasury-irs-extend-filing-deadline-and-federal-tax-payments-regardless-of-amount-owed | 3/21/2020 - The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations and other non-corporate tax filers as well as those who pay self-employment tax. Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the IRS to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief. Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the July 15 deadline, can request a filing extension by filing Form 4868 through their tax professional, tax software or using the Free File link on IRS.gov. Businesses who need additional time must file Form 7004. | 866-255-0654 800-829-4933 | ||
9 | Federal | U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) | Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for Small Businesses and Nonprofits | https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loans | In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners, including agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories can apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The EIDL program is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to coronavirus (COVID-19). | DisasterCustomerService@SBA.gov | ||
10 | Federal | U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) | Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights | https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave | The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020. | |||
11 | Federal | U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) | Paycheck Protection Program | https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program | The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness. NOTE: SBA is currently offering PPP loans until May 31, 2021. | |||
12 | Federal | Small Business Administration | EIDL Advance | https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loans | UPDATE: THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. EIDL Advance is a grant program offered together with the economic injury loan program. The amount of the grant was determined by the number of employees indicated on the EIDL application: $1,000/employee, up to a maximum of $10,000. | |||
13 | Federal | Small Business Administration | Targeted EIDL Advance | https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-loan | The COVID-19 Targeted EIDL Advance was signed into law on December 27, 2020, as part of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act. The Targeted EIDL Advance provides businesses in low-income communities with additional funds to ensure small business continuity, adaptation, and resiliency. Advance funds of up to $10,000 will be available to applicants in low-income communities who previously received an EIDL Advance for less than $10,000, or those who applied but received no funds due to lack of available program funding. Applicants do not need to take any action. SBA is reaching out to those who qualify. | |||
14 | Federal | U.S. Department of the Treasury | CARES Act - Assistance for American Workers and Families | https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-american-workers-and-families | Through Economic Impact Payments and other means, the Treasury Department is ensuring that Americans receive fast and direct relief in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. | |||
15 | Federal | U.S. Department of the Treasury | CARES Act - EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT | https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/preserving-jobs-for-american-industry | The CARES Act offers meaningful financial support to American businesses and job creators so they can better support employees and be prepared to get back to business as soon as possible. Employee Retential Credit Additional Tax Credit Payroll Tax Deferral Payroll Support Loan Program | |||
16 | Federal | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Business & Industry Loan Guarantees | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-industry-loan-guarantees | USDA is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to help rural businesses meet their working capital needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Business & Industry CARES Act Program. APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2021, or until funds made available for this purpose are expended. | |||
17 | Federal | U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) | Nonprofit Benefits (CARES Act) | https://www.philanthropy.com/article/trump-signs-stimulus-bill/248350 | Currently, only people who itemize their taxes can claim charitable deductions. The stimulus bill will allow nonitemizers to deduct up to $300 in cash giving for the 2020 tax year, according to an analysis of the legislation by the National Council of Nonprofits. Nonprofits with 500 or fewer employees (counting all full-time and part-time employees equally) will be eligible for Small Business Administration loans of up to $10 million. Nonprofits are also eligible for expedited loans of up to $1 million. The money would have to be used for payroll, including paid leave, as well as health-insurance premiums, facilities costs, and debt service.Nonprofits that keep their employees on the payroll from February 15 to June 30 could have their loans forgiven, turning the loan into a grant. Under a previous version of the legislation, nonprofits couldn’t access these loans if they were eligible for Medicaid payments. That limitation was removed from the final version of the bill. The bill creates a refundable payroll tax credit of up to $5,000 for each employee on the payroll. To be eligible, a nonprofit must have experienced a drop in revenue of at least 50 percent in the first quarter of 2020 compared with the first quarter of 2019. The credit is available each quarter until the nonprofit’s revenue exceeds 80 percent of the same quarter in 2019. Nonprofits receiving emergency SBA loans are not eligible for these credits. The bill appropriates an additional $10 billion to another SBA program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and waives a creditworthiness requirements for all applicants, including nonprofits. Those eligible will be able to get checks for $10,000 within three days. Nonprofits that self-fund unemployment benefits could get reimbursed for up to half the costs of benefits provided to their laid-off employee | |||
18 | Local | City of Los Angeles | Los Angeles City Small Business Emergency Microloan Program | https://ewddlacity.com/index.php/microloan-program | NOTE: Effective September 16, 2020, the City of Los Angeles Small Business Emergency Microloan will no longer accept applications. The newly established Small Business Emergency Microloan Program now provides financing needed to strengthen small business enterprises in this time of acute need that have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak | EmergencyLoans@lacity.org | 213-744-7130 | |
19 | Local | City of Oakland | Oakland Small Business Emergency Grant Program | https://workingsolutions.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21781ce898c21e80a1e3076cc&id=1aaff4c1e6&e=1359b5499d | UPDATE: APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED. The City of Oakland and Working Solutions, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), administer $500,000 in emergency grant funds to support Oakland small businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis. | Harry Hamilton, Media Coordinator | hjhamilton@oaklandca.gov | 510-457-6306 |
20 | Local | City of Oakland | Assistance with Business Taxes, Direct Technical Help for Small Businesses, Call for Data about Small Business Losses to Inform Program Development | https://www.oaklandca.gov/news/2020/city-of-oakland-outlines-small-business-workforce-support-to-mitigate-impacts-of-covid-19 | The City’s Finance Department will waive late payment penalties for small businesses resulting from failure to file taxes due March 1, 2020 on time due to COVID-19. To apply for a payment plan or to seek waiver of penalties due to COVID-19, please call the customer service line at (510) 238-3704 or email BTwebsupport@oaklandca.gov. Small businesses can receive direct help from the City’s Business Assistance Center by visiting visit oaklandbusinesscenter.com and completing the online assessment form. Staff in the Business Assistance Center will then work directly with the business to connect them with Oakland’s many business support organizations that offer financial products, technical assistance and other services to help local small businesses sturdy themselves in face of the pandemic. The City is inviting businesses to submit data about the nature and extent of the revenue losses resulting from COVID-19 via an input form. This data will help inform the grants funds, and help Oakland be prepared to take advantage of forthcoming State and Federal financial programs (see below). We will share additional details as these programs are developed. | Harry Hamilton | hjhamilton@oaklandca.gov | 510-238-6766 |
21 | Local | City of Anaheim | Coronavirus Business Resources | www.anaheim.net/economicdevelopment | During these difficult times, Anaheim’s Economic Development Team remains committed to providing helpful resources and information to assist our business community with the Coronavirus Small-Business Resource Guide. Find helpful links to federal, state and local information on business loans and grants, employer assistance, marketing resources, workplace health and safety and more. | Economic Development Team | economicdevelopment@anaheim.net | (714) 765-4592 |
22 | Nonprofit | Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara Better Together Fund | https://www.sbfoundation.org/covid-19-business-community-resources/sbbt-small-business-grant-program-guidelines-santa-maria/ | The Santa Barbara Foundation announced the launch of the Santa Barbara Better Together Fund Small Business Grant Program partnership with the City of Santa Maria, to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Santa Maria and Santa Barbara Foundation partnership will support grants from the Santa Barbara Better Together Fund of up to $7,500 per grant to qualifying small businesses located within the City of Santa Maria as they reopen and adapt to operating under proper public health guidelines due to COVID-19. Grant awards are available to eligible businesses until funds have been depleted. The application is available from Tuesday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 9. | info@sbfoundation.org | (805) 346-6123 | |
23 | Local | Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board | COVID-19 Business Resource Guide | https://countyofsb.org/uploadedFiles/phd/PROGRAMS/Disease_Control/Corona/SBCWDB%20COVID-19%20Business%20Resource%20Guide_English.pdf | Resource guide for Santa Barbara County employers impacted by COVID-19 | N/A | COVIDbiz@countyofsb.org | N/A |
24 | Local | City of Oxnard | Economic Development Division | https://www.oxnard.org/city-department/economic-development/ | Assist local businesses and the workforce in the City of Oxnard. Provide resources and advocate on their behalf. Keep them updated with regards to local health orders and compliance | Rosie Ornelas | Rosie.ornelas@oxnard.org | 805-385-7932 or 805-616-6862 (cell) |
25 | Local | City of Santa Cruz | Commission Charge Limit for 3rd Party Food-Delivery Companies | http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/home/showdocument?id=79755 | In support of local businesses, the City of Santa Cruz established a temporary limit of 15% on commissions charged by third-party food delivery companies. This order took effect on April 16, 2020. | Martín Bernal, City Manager | mbernal@cityofsantacruz.com | 831-420-5010 |
26 | Local | Madera County Economic Development Commission | Small business programs and attraction, expansion and retention efforts. | http://www.maderacountyedc.com/ | Providing economic development services to the County of Madera, City of Madera and City of Chowchilla | Bobby Kahn, Executive Director | bkahn@maderacountyedc.com | 559-675-7768 |
27 | Local | City of Sacramento | City of Sacramento Covid 19-Relief | https://www.cityofsacramento.org/covid19-relief | The City of Sacramento wants to know: how exactly is the coronavirus pandemic affecting its residents right now? City Council has allocated millions of dollars in coronavirus relief money since the pandemic began, and the effects on Sacramentans continue to evolve. Your responses to this survey will help City Council decide how to best spend coronavirus relief money moving forward. Take the survey. | |||
28 | Local | Del Norte County Emergency Operations | Economic Resiliency Task Force | https://www.covid19.dnco.org/ | Del Norte County’s Office of Emergency Services Economic Resiliency Task Force to provide support and information to local businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Compiling Economic Injury Data, providing webinars & links to resources, Local Small Business Stabilization Loan and support during this challenging event. | Holly Wendt | hwendt@crescentcity.org | (707) 951-3003 |
29 | Local | Community Foundation of San Carlos | San Carlos COVID-19 Response Fund | https://cfsancarlos.org/donate-covid19-fund | NOTE: APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. GENEROUS DONORS HAVE COME FORWARD WITH A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR MATCH UP TO $100,000 FOR DONATIONS MADE THROUGH MAY 31ST. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS LIMITED-TIME MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITY TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT IN SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY! | N/A | info@sancarloscf.org | N/A |
30 | Local | City of Barstow | COVID-19 Resources | https://www.barstowca.org/residents/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19 | A webpage for Barstow residents to find local resources, activities, and recommendations. | Amanda Hernandez, Economic Development Administrator | AHernandez@Barstowca.org | 760-255-5109 |
31 | Local | City of Murrieta | COVID – 19 & Business webpage | https://www.murrietaca.gov/960/Covid-19-Business | The City of Murrieta keeps an updated COVID -19 list for local, county, state and federal resources available to small businesses in our region. | Scott Agajanian, Deputy Director of Development Services | SAgajanian@MurrietaCA.gov | 951-461-6003 Direct Line 951-640-4161 Cell |
32 | Local | City of Cupertino | Office of Economic Development | www.cupertino.org/covid19businessinfo www.cupertino.org/OpenForBusiness | View the latest news, financial assistance, and other helpful resources for employers, employees, and local small businesses affected by the pandemic. Some Cupertino businesses, including grocery stores, supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants and more, continue to operate through the County of Santa Clara's "Shelter in Place" order. The businesses listed below are identified as "essential businesses" per the County's definition. | Angela Tsui, Economic Development Manager | angelat@cupertino.org | (408) 777-7607 |
33 | Local | City of Palm Desert | Business Support Hotline | https://coronavirus-response-city-of-palm-desert-cpd.hub.arcgis.com/ | Information and resources from the City of Palm Desert about the COVID-19 response in our area. | Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development | bizsupport@cityofpalmdesert.org | (760) 776-6362 |
34 | Local | City of Sunnyvale | Economic Development | https://sunnyvale.ca.gov/news/topics/coronavirus.htm | Business assistance and resource information is available on the City’s website. Information is updated on a regular basis to provide details on new and ongoing resources. | Connie Verceles, Economic Development Manager | cverceles@sunnyvale.ca.gov or econdev@sunnyvale.ca.gov | 408-730-7256 or 408-730-7607 |
35 | Local | City of San Mateo | Resources guide for Businesses and employees | https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4258/Resources-for-Businesses-and-Employees | The City has complied a list of Federal, State, Local, and Private Sector resources to help businesses during this difficult time. | Jennifer Chen | economicdevelopment@cityofsanmateo.org | 650-522-7009 |
36 | Local | Town of Colma | COVID-19 Information & Resources | https://www.colma.ca.gov/covid-19/ | COVID-19 Information & Resources | Michael P. Laughlin, City Planner | michael.laughlin@colma.ca.gov | 650.757.8888 main 650.757.8896 direct |
37 | Local | City of San Rafael | Economic Development | https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/businesses/ | Business Support Services | Danielle O’Leary, Director of Economic Development & Innovation | danielle.oleary@cityofsanrafael.org | 415-485-3460 |
38 | Local | City of Lancaster | COVID-19 Business Portal | www.cityoflancasterca.org/coronavirusbiz | Continuously updated portal with the latest information & financial assistance opportunities for small business. | Economic Development Team | N/A | 661-723-6128 |
39 | Local | City of Lancaster | Small Business Recovery Resource | www.cityoflancasterca.org/sbr | Dedicated team to provide assistance to small businesses in navigating available COVID-19 resources. | Multiple | sbr@cityoflancasterca.org | 661-723-6236 |
40 | Local | City of Bell | COVID-19 Resources for Businesses | http://www.cityofbell.org/?NavID=2555 | COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Workers | Jackie Choi, Senior Economic Development Specialist | jchoi@cityofbell.org | (323) 588-6211 |
41 | Local | County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Office (DCBA) | COVID-19: Service Update from DCBA | https://dcba.lacounty.gov/uncategorized/covid-19-update/ | DCBA will also cancel all currently calendared workshops, community meetings, trainings, commission meetings, and other outreach activities. These events will be rescheduled as webinars, conference calls, and remote/virtual engagement as appropriate and possible. DCBA will be increasing the capacity of its telephone call center to provide the most efficient service possible. We will respond to each online request within 48 hours. | info@dcba.lacounty.gov | ||
42 | Local | County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Office (DCBA) | LA County Business and Worker Disaster Help Center | https://lacountyhelpcenter.org/ | LA County Business and Worker Disaster Help Center helps businesses and workers connect with available resources. | disasterhelpcenter@lacounty.gov | 833-238-4450 | |
43 | Local | Main Street Launch - San Francisco | City of San Francisco's Emerging Business Loan Fund | https://www.mainstreetlaunch.org/san-francisco-launch/ | In San Francisco, Main Street Launch operates as San Francisco Launch. Working with the Mayor’s Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD) we will continue to provide capital to businesses through the Emerging Business Loan Fund (EBLF) and other lending programs. In the last 5 years, we have funded over 100 companies, and those businesses have created and sustained nearly 1,000 jobs in San Francisco. Capital Small business loans from $10,000 to $250,000. Main Street Launch is proud to manage the City of San Francisco’s Emerging Business Loan Fund (loans between $50,000 and $250,000). We offer microloans up to $250,000. Contact us to learn more. | Karla De Leon | sanfrancisco@mainstreetlaunch.org | 510-830-3226 |
44 | Local | City of Indio | Economic Development Department | https://www.indio.org/your_government/ed/default.htm | Economic development services within the City of Indio. | Carl S. Morgan, Economic Development Director | cmorgan@indio.org | (760) 541-4203 |
45 | Local | City of Coachella | COVID-19 Resource Webpage | https://www.coachella.org/about-us/advanced-components/covid-19-microsite | The City of Coachella is providing a COVID-19 Resource Webpage that includes information and resources for small businesses, residents, and employees. | Gabriel Martin, Economic Development Manager | gmartin@coachella.org | (760) 625-6062 |
46 | Local | San Francisco Mayor | Mayor London Breed Announces a Moratorium on Commercial Evictions for Small and Medium-size Businesses in San Francisco | https://sfmayor.org/article/mayor-london-breed-announces-moratorium-commercial-evictions-small-and-medium-size | Mayor London Breed Announces a Moratorium on Commercial Evictions for Small and Medium-size Businesses in San Francisco | |||
47 | Local | San Francisco Office of the Mayor | San Francisco Additional Fee Deferrals to Support Businesses During COVID-19 | https://sfmayor.org/article/mayor-london-breed-and-jos%C3%A9-cisneros-announce-additional-fee-deferrals-support-businesses | San Francisco further extends the deadline for businesses to file and pay their Business Registration Fee and Unified License Fees until March 2021 | Judy Lee | investSF@sfgov.org | |
48 | Local | Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) | San Francisco Hardship and Emergency Loan Program (SF HELP) | https://medasf.org/sfhelp/ | SF HELP will provide zero interest loans of up to $50,000 to approximately 80 small businesses and will focus on private, for-profit low-income to moderate-income small businesses. The loan can be used to pay for payroll, rent, inventory, equipment, and other operating expenses businesses have as they gradually reopen and continue on the road to economic recovery. There are no loan fees, personal guarantees, or collateral requirements for the borrower and the repayment term is up to six years. The deadline to apply is November 25 at 11:59PM. Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) will then hold a lottery to determine which businesses will be invited to submit a formal application; this lottery will include a preference for low- to moderate-income-owned businesses throughout the city. | SFHELP@medasf.org | ||
49 | Local | San Francisco Treasurer | Business Taxes and License Fees | https://sftreasurer.org/covid19 | The Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector has taken several actions to alleviate the growing financial burdens on San Francisco taxpayers and to address the related economic downturn due to COVID-19. The City has also created a one-stop website for employers and employees outlining all existing resources, contacts and updates. Please visit our Help Center or call 311 with any further questions. | |||
50 | Local | County of Santa Clara | Moratorium on Evictions | https://www.sccgov.org/sites/d5/Pages/SupervisorsApproveCountywideMoratoriumonCOVID-19-Evictions.aspx | Urgency Ordinance establishing a temporary and limited moratorium on commercial and residential evictions that applies countywide (including all fifteen incorporated cities and towns) until May 31, 2020. | Charlsie Chang | charlsie.chang@bos.sccgov.org | (408) 299-5050 office (626) 898-2395 cell |
51 | Local | County of Santa Clara | Moratorium on Utility Disconnections | https://www.santaclaraca.gov/i-want-to/stay-informed/newsroom/coronavirus-updates/covid-19-business-resources | The City’s Municipal Services Division has implemented a suspension on service disconnections for utility (electric and water) non-payment, for both residential and commercial customers. It will remain in effect until further notice. | |||
52 | Local | LAEDC’s Business Assistance | LAEDC Layoff Aversion Program | https://laedc.org/layoff-aversion-program-city/ | This program is performed through the "Layoff Aversion" contract with the City of Los Angeles, a public service to help businesses retain jobs and succeed. Resources for financing, tax credits, transition of ownership, real estate issues, permitting, utility problems, tax problems, staff training, and cost containment | bap@laedc.org | ||
53 | Local | City of Berkeley | Berkeley Relief Fund | https://berkeleyrelieffund.org/ | Berkeley City Council has approved $3 million for emergency relief grants to small businesses, nonprofit arts organizations, and residential tenants, that are hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. | info@berkeleyrelieffund.org | ||
54 | Local | Calaveras County | COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses in Calaveras County | https://covid19.calaverasgov.us/Businesses | Small business resources including a portal for reporting of a suspected outbreak by business owners/managers, administrators and supervisors for facilities in Calaveras County. | 209-754-2896 | ||
55 | Local | City of Emeryville | Temporary Residential & Commercial Eviction Moratorium | https://emeryville.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=8220076&GUID=C9170208-8B7C-475C-86DD-1FDE2DC2ED81 | On March 19, 2020, the Emeryville City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions due to nonpayment of rent and foreclosures initiated by Homeowner Associations due to nonpayment of assessments, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The moratorium does not relieve the tenant from the obligation to pay rent, but provides that tenants cannot be evicted for not paying rent during the term of the moratorium. The moratorium is effective as of adoption (March 19, 2020) and expires on May 31, 2020 unless otherwise extended by the City Council. | |||
56 | Local | County of Tuolumne Innovation & Business Assistance Department | Tuolumne County Small Business Disaster Assistance | https://www.tcdisasterassistance.com/ | Due to the overwhelming amount of information for Small Businesses to consider, the County of Tuolumne Innovation and Business Assistance Department are posting links that connect business owners with valuable resources. These links will be updated as soon as any information becomes available. | Cole Przybyla, Director of Innovation of Business Assistance | cprzybyla@co.tuolumne.ca.us | 209-288-4030 |
57 | Local | City of Stockton | Local Resources for Businesses | http://www.advantagestockton.com/covid-19-resources.html | Businesses play a significant role in the Stockton community. Protecting the health and safety of the City of Stockton’s residents and businesses from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is the City’s top priority as we continue to monitor and make recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19. The City has gathered a list of assistance programs and other resources from local, state, and federal agencies。 | economic.development@stocktonca.gov | (209) 937-8539 | |
58 | Local | Yolo County Health and Human Services | YoloWorks (WIOA, CalWORKs, One Stop and General Employment Services) | www.yoloworks.org | Local and Regional Employer and Employee Resources | Tanya Provencher, Branch Deputy Director | Tanya.Provencher@yolocounty.org | (530) 661-2707 |
59 | Local | Workforce Development Board of Solano County | COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund for Small Businesses | https://solanoemployment.org/layoff-aversion-fund | In order to assist small businesses facing financial impacts and potential layoffs from COVID-19, the WDB has established a $60,000 COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund. The fund will provide grants to small businesses experiencing economic stresses in order to prevent potential layoffs or facility closures during COVID-19. | April Zoimek-Portillo, Senior Manager of Business Services | aziomek@solanowdb.org | 707-863-3569 |
60 | Local | Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services, Private Sector Coordination, Economic Impact & Recovery Branch | Humboldt County COVID Business Information Line (707-268-2527) and Resource Page (https://humboldtgov.org/2704/Business-Resources) | https://humboldtgov.org/2704/Business-Resources | COVID-19-related business resources and information hotline. | Scott Adair, Director of Economic Development | sadair@co.humboldt.ca.us | 707-268-2527 |
61 | Local | City of Dublin Economic Development Division | Business Incentives Programs | https://dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13136/Business-Incentives-Handout?bidId= | The City’s Economic Development Division has compiled a list of incentives that can offer assistance (both financial and training) to help you develop your business in the community. More detailed information is available at www.dublin.ca.gov/incentives. | Hazel L. Wetherford, Economic Development Director | hazel.wetherford@dublin.ca.gov | (925) 452-2158 |
62 | Local | City of Tehachapi | Utility Payment Deferment Program Water/Sewer | http://www.liveuptehachapi.com/ | Business owners are allowed to defer water and sewer payments to the City for a period of 60 days. | Hillorie Thomas | hthomas@tehachapicityhall.com | 661-822-2200 ex. 107 |
63 | Local | Sonoma County Economic Development Board | Sonoma County Coronavirus Business Resource Guide | http://sonomaedb.org/Business-Assistance/Coronavirus-Business-Resources | In partnership with the County of Sonoma and the Department of Health Services, the Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) has compiled a comprehensive list of local, state and government resources and benefits for businesses and employees affected by the emerging situation. Resources listed include potentially available funding for working capital for small business, public health information links, workforce resources and how to help employees affected by Coronavirus. | Lauren Cartwright, Business Retention & Expansion Program Manager | lauren.cartwright@sonoma-county.org | 707-565-7298 |
64 | Local | San Fransisco Entertainment Commission | Resource for the Nightlife Industry | https://sf.gov/support-nightlife-industry-during-coronavirus-outbreak | Resources for nightlife businesses, employees, artists, freelancers and other entertainment professionals in San Francisco during the coronavirus. | |||
65 | Local | City of Long Beach | Paycheck Protection Program Application | https://ndconline.org/ppp/ | The City of Long Beach has a new partnership with the National Development Council (NDC) to help Long Beach businesses navigate the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application process. The NDC is a nationwide non-profit that raises and directs capital funding to projects in low-income communities. Instead of having to work through a bank or financial institution, Long Beach businesses can now work through the NDC online portal to submit a loan application for the PPP. | |||
66 | Local | City of Arcata | Business Resiliency Emergency Loan Program | https://www.cityofarcata.org/188/Economic-Development | The City of Arcata created an emergency business loan fund to provide financial support to Arcata's businesses affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. | Susan Diehl McCarthy | sdiehlmccarthy@cityofarcata.org | 707-825-2168 |
67 | Local | City of Sunnyvale | COVID-19 fund | https://sunnyvale.ca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=27047 | UPDATE: PROGRAM IS CLOSED. Through a combination of City funds and private donations, small businesses and nonprofits in Sunnyvale will have access to almost $3 million to help with financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. City staff will administer the grants to the nonprofits and working on developing the criteria. | Jennifer Garnett | jgarnett@sunnyvale.ca.gov | 408-718-2601 |
68 | Nonprofit | Inclusive Action | Street Vendor Emergency Fund | https://www.inclusiveaction.org/covid19response | This fund will provide $400 in direct cash to street vendors in the Los Angeles community who cannot access government resources. | |||
69 | Nonprofit | Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce / Economic Development Commission | Business Services | http://www.santamaria.com/ | The Chamber/EDC supports local businesses as a one-stop ombudsman service. Services include one-on-one business consultation, referrals to service providers, and access to relevant market data. Additionally, the Chamber/EDC supports development projects and advises city officials on economic development policies and issues. | Suzanne Singh, Economic Development Director Glenn Morris, President & CEO | Suzanne@santamaria.com Glenn@santamaria.com | 805-925-2403 |
70 | Nonprofit | Kiva | Zero-Interest Loans | https://www.kiva.org/blog/support-local-businesses-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic | Kiva offers zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to small businesses | |||
71 | Nonprofit | Opportunity Fund | https://www.opportunityfund.org | Opportunity Fund is a US-based nonprofit organization that provides financing to underserved small-business owners. | ||||
72 | Nonprofit | Pacific Communit Ventures | Small Business Resources for COVID-19 | https://www.pacificcommunityventures.org/2020/03/16/small-business-resources-for-covid-19/ | Collection of resources to help small business owners and workers during this crisis. We know that the effects this crisis is having on small businesses can’t be overstated, and we’re here for our community both now and in the coming months as we continue to feel the effects on our small business community. | |||
73 | Nonprofit | Restaurant Opportunities Centers United | https://rocunited.org/stop-the-spread/coronavirus-support/ | National, state and city resources available to restaurant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. | ||||
74 | Nonprofit | San Francisco Foundation | Grants for Non-Profits | https://sff.org/for-nonprofits-apply-for-a-grant-from-the-sff-covid-19-emergency-response-fund/ | APPLICATION CLOSED - Update June 9, 2020: Over the past few months, we have been proud to support more than 300 Bay Area organizations helping their communities cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have granted out more than $3 million to address food security, housing and homelessness, support for workers, domestic violence, and addressing racism against Asian Americans. Please note that applications will close on June 15 for SFF’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. We continue to support COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts throughout the Bay Area. We encourage nonprofits to use the online resources and no-cost workshops on our COVID-19 Resources page and to check back regularly, as we continue to add new offerings. | |||
75 | Nonprofit | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) | Small Business Relief Grants | https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/small-business-relief-grants/ | The Round 5 application period is now closed - Providing $5,000, $7,500, and $10,000 grants to small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19, to help them keep functioning and remain vital facets of their local economies through this challenging period. | N/A | SmallBusinessGrants@lisc.org | (212) 455-9800 |
76 | Nonprofit | Sempra Energy Foundation | COVID-19 Nonprofit Hardship Fund | https://www.sempraenergyfoundation.org/pages/areas-of-giving/health-and-safety.shtml | UPDATE: PROGRAM CLOSED. Sempra Energy Foundation will provide grants ranging from $500 to $50,000 to small to medium-sized non-profit organizations serving people and families significantly affected by COVID-19. | |||
77 | Nonprofit | South County Economic Development Council | Emergency Business Loans | https://www.southcountyedc.com/emergencybusinessloanprogram | South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC) is offering a no-interest loan to eating establishments in South County in order to provide some economic relief during these difficult times. 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. South County EDC will provide a one-time $5,000 no-interest loan with repayment due on April 1, 2021. * South County refers to Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, San Diego, San Diego County, and the Port of San Diego | |||
78 | Nonprofit | Venturize | https://venturize.org | Venturize is a free online resource hub for small business owners who need help accessing tools and resources to grow their businesses. Managed by the nonprofit organization Small Business Majority, Venturize offers unbiased education and resources about small business loans, retirement and healthcare to empower entrepreneurs to make the best financial decisions for their business. We also help small businesses get connected to trusted providers that can help their enterprises grow. | ||||
79 | Nonprofit | Bay Area Workers Support (BAWS) | Sex Worker ER Grant Fund | https://bayareaworkerssupport.org/grants | BAWS is re-introducing one of our community care structures by offering emergency grants for sex workers experiencing hardships during COVID-19. We are able to give small grants of $50 - $200. If you have a larger expense or ongoing needs we will gladly promote your crowdfunding campaign on our social media, or help you set one up. | bawsgrants@gamil.com | ||
80 | Nonprofit | Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights | Commercial Lease Assistance | https://lccr.com/get-help/economic-justice-legal-services-for-entrepreneurs-lse/lse-application-english/ | The City partners with the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights to help SF small businesses (“mom and pop shops”) at risk of displacement with lease review and negotiation and related services. | |||
81 | Nonprofit | Small Business Majority | Small Business Majority - California | https://smallbusinessmajority.org/states/california | From offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Los Angeles, Small Business Majority works closely with state policymakers and small business owners to address the most important issues impacting California's entrepreneurs today—access to responsible capital, healthcare reform, retirement, workplace benefits and more. We work with a robust network of California small business owners to offer their unique perspectives to state lawmakers, the media and other stakeholders. To supplement our outreach in the small business community, we conduct opinion and economic research and develop policy analysis of state and national legislation that affects California's small employers. Together, these efforts shape the policy recommendations we make on behalf of small business. Contacts: Bianca Blomquist (Northern California) bblomquist@smallbusinessmajority.org Joi Eubanks(Central California) jeubanks@smallbusinessmajority.org Claudia Moreno (Southern California) cmoreno@smallbusinessmajority.org | |||
82 | Nonprofit | Asian Inc 美亚辅邻社 | Asian Inc Small Business Assistance in Cantonese 美亚辅邻社COVID-19紧急业务协助 | https://youtu.be/zjUGNOd5sZs | 广东话联邦小企业资源和员工 | Tony Tang 杨锦谦 | (415) 928-5910 ext.137 | |
83 | Nonprofit | Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce | Save Small Business Fund | https://www.savesmallbusiness.com/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= | NOTE: NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS The Save Small Business Fund is a grantmaking initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST - Employ between 3 and 20 people - Be located in an economically vulnerable community - Have been harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic | |||
84 | Nonprofit | Community Legal Aid SoCal | Civil Legal Aid | www.communitylegalsocal.org | Community Legal Aid SoCal is a nonprofit organization providing high quality civil legal aid to the low-income residents of Southeast Los Angeles County and Orange County. During the COVID-19 pandemic we are serving our clients via telephone interviews and consultations. Our Hotline number is open, 800-834-5001. Clients or applicants who require an in-person appointment as a reasonable accommodation will be handled on a case by case basis. Legal areas of expertise and practice include Housing, Divorce & Custody, Employment, Public Benefits, Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence, Health, and Consumer. | 800-834-5001 (Hotline) | ||
85 | Nonprofit | Start Small Think Big | Small Business Assistance | https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/covid19 | During these unprecedented times, Start Small Think Big has continued to support small business owners, providing free programming as it relates to navigating financial relief programs, loan assistance and much more. We have hosted numerous free webinars responding to our clients' needs. Additionally, we are offering free one-to-one technical assistance to clients who qualify. | |||
86 | Nonprofit | Latino Community Foundation | Love Not Fear Fund | https://latinocf.org/covid/ | The Latino Community Foundation established the Love Not Fear Fund to support Latino-led organizations that provide wrap-around services to the most vulnerable, especially undocumented seniors living in the Inland Empire and Central Valley and families that have already lost wages. | info@latinocf.org | 415-236-4020 | |
87 | Nonprofit | California Capital Financial Development Corporation | California Capital Women’s Business Center | https://cacapital.org/business-assistance/womens-business-center/ | The WBC provides FREE business start-up and development assistance for small business owners, with a commitment to meet the unique needs of women entrepreneurs and women in business. | Sophia Kanaan, WBC Director | skanaan@cacapital.org | 916-442-1729 |
88 | Nonprofit | California Capital Financial Development Corporation | California Capital Procurement Technical Assistance Center | https://cacapital.org/ptac/info/ | The California Capital PTAC Helps Small Businesses Prepare For, Pursue And Perform On Government Contracts. | Ivor Newman, PTAC Director | inewman@cacapital.org | 916-442-1729 |
89 | Nonprofit | California Capital Financial Development Corporation | California Capital State Loan Guarantee Program and Microlending Program | https://cacapital.org/business-loans/state-loan-guarantee-program/ https://cacapital.org/business-loans/micro-enterprise-loan/ | The Small Business Loan Guarantee program helps lenders make loans to borrowers who cannot qualify for conventional financing. For the microlending program, California Capital provides direct loans up to $100,000 for small businesses. | Daisy Po’oi | dpooi@cacapital.org | 916-442-1729 |
90 | Nonprofit | Stand For Small | Stand For Small | https://www.standforsmall.com/?extlink=CH=dm-CU=us-BU=GABM-REF=484536_272666137_131848520-TST=Stand4Small20Social-EEP_URL=g_psoc&cpid=g_psoc&dclid=CMDV9ffan-kCFb0Q-QAdQVwEsQ | Collection of list of company resources that would provide educational resources, network connections, offers and mentorship opportunities to help address small businesses' needs | |||
91 | Nonprofit | West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce | Membership Grant | https://www.westlachamber.org/presidents-message?fbclid=IwAR3McDIjz3gsXTSa8s3M_rlX92tf2bwZ3GuonVF6tVIw8SKh_eMX3KQ6xlI | The West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce is offering a membership grant to all current members and any business that desires to become a new member. The West Los Angles Chamber of Commerce has allocated up to $500,000 towards this membership grant. Membership based on grants is on a first-come, first-served basis; and it will grant basic membership until December 31, 2020. | |||
92 | Nonprofit | Elevate the Future | Project Falcon | https://www.elevatethefuture.org/projectfalcon | Project Falcon is a student-run initiative intended to bring small businesses online for free. This program was created in response to COVID-19 and has provided several businesses with fully functional websites and online stores. | teamfalcon@elevatethefuture.org. | ||
93 | Private | Ally | Bank, Loan, Mortgage Relief | https://www.ally.com/coronavirus-response | Auto loan payments can be deferred for up to 120 days. No late fees will be charged, but finance charges will accrue. New auto customers will have the option to defer their first payment for 90 days. Mortgage payments for existing customers can be deferred for up to 120 days. No late fees will be charged, but interest will accrue. | |||
94 | Private | Bank of America | Bank, Loan, Mortgage Relief | https://about.bankofamerica.com/promo/assistance/latest-updates-from-bank-of-america-coronavirus | For consumer and small business deposit accounts, clients can request refunds of overdraft, insufficient funds and monthly maintenance fees. Clients can request to defer payments and refunds of late fees on their small business loans. On auto loans, personal loans, mortgages and home equity loans, clients can request deferral of payment, with those payments added to the end of the loan. So long as clients are up to date, no negative credit bureau reporting will be made. | |||
95 | Private | BBVA USA | Loan, Fee Waiver, CD Relief | https://www.bbvausa.com/special/covid19.html | If you were impacted by the coronavirus, please call us at 1-844-222-3862 for loan, line of credit, and credit card payment deferrals or extensions. Agents are available 8AM-6PM CST Monday - Friday. Alternatively, there is an Online Payment Assistance Portal where consumers/small business owners can request loan or credit card payment assistance. BBVA USA have stopped accepting new applications for the PPP, but they are processing loan forgiveness requests for those who applied for it. | 844-222-3862 | ||
96 | Private | Salesforce | Salesforce Care Small Business Grants | https://grants.ureeka.biz/salesforce | UPDATE: APPLICATION CLOSED. Salesforce is partnering with Ureeka to offer eligible small businesses the opportunity to receive a $10,000 grant to help them though the COVID-19 outbreak. | |||
97 | Private | Citibank | Fee Waiver, Loan, Mortgage Relief | https://online.citi.com/US/JRS/pands/detail.do?ID=covid19 | Waivers on monthly service fees, for both regular and small business customers Fee waivers on remote deposit capture for small business customers Bankers available after hours and on weekends to support small business customers Some credit card customers may be eligible for credit line increases and collection forbearance programs. Some mortgage customers may be eligible for 90-day forbearance for Citi's mortgage loans through Cenlar FSB, the bank’s service provider. For assistance, call Cenlar FSB at 855-839-6253 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. ET or Sat, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ET). Citi is currently accepting both First Draw and Second Draw PPP Loan applications from business clients. | 855-839-6253 (Mortgage) | ||
98 | Private | Fannie Mae | Assistance Options for Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19 | https://www.fanniemae.com/portal/media/corporate-news/2020/covid-homeowner-assistance-options-7000.html | Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) wants to help ensure families are given options in these uncertain times in the case of job loss, a reductino in work hours, illness, or other issues. We want to remind those impacted by COVID-19 of available mortgage assistance and relief options. We created the "Here to Help" education program to inform homeowners, renters, servicers, lenders, and multifamily property owners about available housing assistance options, and a highly targeted marketing and communications campaign to deliver the information to them. It can be accessed here. | |||
99 | Private | Fifth Third Bank | Fee Waiver, Loan, Repossessions/Foreclosures, Mortgage Relief | https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/alerts/covid-support.html | Vehicle Payment Waiver Program: Payment deferred for up to 90 days and no late fees during the deferral period. Consumer Credit Card Payment Waiver: We are offering to waive the monthly payment requirement on Consumer Credit Cards for up to 90 days with no late fees. Mortgage and Home Equity Program: 90-day payment forbearance with no late fees. Vehicle Repossessions: Suspension of all repossession activity on vehicles for the next 60 days. Foreclosures: Suspension of all foreclosure activity on homes for the next 60 days. Consumer Fee Waiver Program: Fee waivers for up to 90 days for a range of consumer products and services. Business Banking Fee Waiver Program: We will refund select fees for 90 days for Business Banking deposit accounts and services. Please contact 877-534-2264 or your banker for details. Business Banking Payment Deferral Program: We are offering a payment deferral program for up to 90 days, no late fees and a range of loan modification options. We are deferring all note processing fees for new Fifth Third Fast Capital loans for six months. | |||
100 | Private | Freddie Mac | Enhanced Relief for Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19 | https://freddiemac.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/freddie-mac-announces-enhanced-relief-borrowers-impacted-covid?_ga=2.258750602.1079299601.1584729516-1460887663.1583173232 | Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced it is taking numerous actions to protect those affected, either directly or indirectly, by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19. Specifically, for its Single-Family business, the company announced a nationwide suspension of all foreclosure sales and evictions of borrowers living in homes owned by the company. It also announced a variety of additional mortgage relief options, including an expansion of its forbearance program, to incorporate additional impacted borrowers. The company also reminded Servicers of its exisiting suite of mortgage relief options to assist borrowers, while also making additional disaster related loan modifications available. These measures are effective immediately and apply to borrowers who are unable to make their mortgage payments due to a decline in income resulting from the impact of COVID-19, regardless of whether they have contracted the virus. A list of mortgage relief options for homeowners impacted by COVID-19 can be found here. Additionally, COVID-19 support for renters can be found here -- renters struggling to pay your rent can also contact the Freddie Mac Renter Helpline at 800-404-3097. | |||
101 | Private | Remote Work Assistance | https://grow.google/remotework/ https://smallbusiness.withgoogle.com/ | Free tools and resources to keep employees, educators, and students connected and productive. - A $200 million investment fund that will support NGOs and financial institutions around the world to help provide small businesses with access to capital. - $340 million in Google Ads credits available to all SMBs with active accounts over the past year. - Providing $20 million in ad grants to community financial institutions and NGOs specifically to run public service announcements on relief funds and other resources for SMBs. For more information, please visit https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/commitment-support-small-businesses-and-crisis-response-covid-19 Here are resources and tips for businesses to keep customers updated on services, work remotely, reach more customers with Google Ads, and explore financial assistance from both the government and private entities. | ||||
102 | Private | Hanson Bridgett | https://www.hansonbridgett.com/covid-19/coronavirus.html | Resources for Cannabis Industry, Construction, Corporate, Employee Benefits, Insurance Recovery, Labor & Employment, Land Use, Real Estate, Senior Housing and Care, and Tax Law in facing the COVID-19 pandemic | ||||
103 | Private | Huntington | Payment Deferral, Loan, Repossessions/Foreclosures, Fee Waiver | https://www.huntington.com/coronavirus | Many (but not all) business loans that are SBA guaranteed and are in good standing are eligible to receive payment relief under the Economic Aid to Hard Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act signed into law on December 27, 2020. The SBA will be sending eligible borrowers a notice giving an overview of the payment assistance and other details before the end of January. Huntington's Lift Local Business Program -- Huntington now provides a new loan option with with longer-terms, overdraft fee relief, and waived fees so that all business owners from all walks of life, backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences can succeed in their industry. Features include loan amounts from $1000-$150000, zero origination or SBA fees, lower credit score requirements, free financial education courses by Operation Hope, etc. Consumer Payment Deferral Program Economic Impact Payment Fee Waivers -- Beginning March 17, 2021, we’ll waive specific fees if a stimulus payment, that we can properly identify, is deposited into an account that is overdrawn. Credit Card Payment Assistance | |||
104 | Private | IFundWomen | https://ifundwomen.com | IFundWomen is a startup funding marketplace for women-owned businesses providing access to capital through crowdfunding and grants, expert business coaching on all the topics entrepreneurs need to know about, and a network of women business owners that sparks confidence, accelterates knowledge, and ignites action. | ||||
105 | Private | Intuit | Intuit Aid Assist | https://aidassist.intuit.com/app/home#/home | Intuit Aid Assist is a free website designed to help small business owners and self-employed assess how much federal relief they’re eligible for under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Intuit QuickBooks has a large community where you can ask questions or join discussions about small business relief funding. | |||
106 | Private | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | Loan, CD Relief | https://www.marcus.com/us/en/media/blogs/info-on-covid19 | As a Marcus loans customer, if you have been impacted by COVID-19, we can offer help via our customer assistance program, which allows you to postpone making a payment on your loan for one month. There will be no interest charged during the deferral and your loan term will be extended by one month. If you have a high-yield CD with Marcus and need access to your funds, we will waive the early withdrawal penalty should you need to withdraw funds from your account prior to maturity. In the meantime, your CD account will continue to accrue interest as scheduled. | |||
107 | Private | PNC Bank | Fee Waiver, Loan, Repossessions/Foreclosures/eviction Relief | https://www.pnc.com/en/customer-service/coronavirus-update.html | PNC has a variety of programs that may be able to help you depending on your specific situation. Here’s what you should do: You can apply for consumer loan hardship assistance on your personal credit card, auto loan, personal loan, or home equity loan or line of credit using this link for the product(s) you currently hold with PNC. If you need assistance with mortgage, personal line of credit, student loans, or are a PNC wealth management client, do not apply through the consumer loan hardship assistance program above. Please call us to talk about how we can help. For business loans and lines of credit and business credit cards, call using the appropriate number on the website. We are leveraging all of the resources of PNC Merchant Services to support our clients through this challenging period. Know you can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-742-5030. We stand ready to offer assistance and support. | |||
108 | Private | Santander | CD Relief | https://www.santanderbank.com/us/coronavirusupdates | In times like this we want to assist our customers to provide relief from hardships including customers having difficulties with loan payments and those needing to make early CD withdrawals. If you’re impacted by the coronavirus please contact us at (844) 728 0999 for assistance. We are working with our customers on loan terms, and offering payment accommodations to Business Banking customers who are facing hardships. If you’re a Business Banking Customer and need assistance, please contact us at 877-768-1145 or contact your relationship manager. If you have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and you are looking for assistance on your consumer loan (including Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit, Personal Loan or Line of Credit, or Auto Loan) please complete and submit this form so we can review your information and determine available options. For eligible mortgage borrowers looking for hardship assistance, please login to online banking to submit a “COVID19 Hardship Request” using the Mortgage Inquiry form located in the Mortgage Support section. You may also contact us at 855-241-5700 between 8 AM – 5 PM EST M-F. | 844-728-0999 | ||
109 | Private | Truist | loan, mortgage, Fee Waiver, Cashback Relief | https://www.truist.com/coronavirus-information | Since March, we’ve donated $50 million to help our communities through Truist Cares. It was distributed to organizations dedicated to expanding, rebuilding, and creating thriving communities in five categories—Connect, Small Business, Senior, Workforce, and Youth. Providing payment relief assistance for clients with mortgage loans, consumer loans, personal credit cards, business credit cards and business loans. You can request payment relief for your business loan, business credit card, or equipment lease using this form. Short term payment relief may be available for auto loans, home equity loans, consumer loans, mortgages, and personal credit cards; you can request relief using this form. For mortgage relief in the form of forebearance, payment deferral, or loan modification, see this guide to evaluate your options and/or request relief. Lastly, for personal loan payment relief, see this guide to evaluate your options and/or request relief. | |||
110 | Private | U.S. Bank | Loan | https://www.usbank.com/splash/covid-19.html | Our U.S. Bank Visa Business Platinum Card has a 0% introductory APR6 on purchases and balance transfers for 20 billing cycles, and thereafter a variable rate, currently 9.99% to 17.99%. Quick Loan (general business purpose): $5,000 to $250,000 with terms from 12 to 84 months at an interest rate 2% lower than the standard rate for which the business would qualify. Cash Flow Manager (secured & unsecured): An on-demand line of credit of up to $250,000 at an interest rate 1% lower than the standard rate for which the business would qualify. See here for a list of COVID-19 related business resources. If the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your ability to pay your mortgage, we can help. In compliance with the CARES Act, we’re providing up to 180 days of suspended mortgage payments and an additional 180-day extension upon request. No documentation is required. Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your ability to pay or manage your auto, boat, or RV loan or lease? We may be able to help. We’re offering deferred payments, extensions and alternative options. See here to learn ways to minimize the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on your long-term finances. Get help understanding your options during a medical hardship, adjusting to the loss of your job, avoiding predatory scammers and more. | |||
111 | Private | Wells Fargo | Repossessions/Foreclosures/Eviction, Fee Waiver, mortgage Relief | https://newsroom.wf.com/press-release/corporate-and-financial/wells-fargo-announces-aid-customers-and-communities-impacted | We're offering auto, credit, and personal loan assistance on a case-by-case basis. To provide you with more time to financially recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be able to extend your mortgage payment suspension for additional months, beyond the 12 months provided in accordance with the CARES Act. The amount of months you may extend varies by the type of loan you have. For payment assistance for Personal Loan, CD/Savings Secured Loan, and Motorcycle and Specialty Vehicle Loan accounts: call 1-866-828-5047 (available Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm; and Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Central Time). For payment assistance for Student Loan accounts: call 1-800-658-3567 (available Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm Central Time). | |||
112 | Private | Yelp | Yelp Advertising assistance | https://blog.yelp.com/2020/03/coronavirus-relief-for-restaurants-and-bars?utm_source=news_blog&utm_medium=yelp_blog | See here for resources for businesses reopening during COVID-19, as well as here for resources for restaurants specifically. | 844-889-1617 (Yelp Reservation and Waitlist) | ||
113 | Private | Theatre Bay Area | Performing Arts Worker Relief Fund | https://www.theatrebayarea.org/page/COVID-19relief-fund | The COVID-19: Performing Arts Worker Relief Fund is a resource for performing arts workers who are facing a loss of income due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. “Performing arts workers” includes all aspects of the performing arts including actors, administrators, box office/event staff, carpenters, dancers, designers, directors, dramaturgs, musicians, playwrights, production staff, singers, teaching artists, technicians, etc. Any resident of the San Francisco Bay Area who has worked professionally or vocationally in local performing arts, who has been an active participant in the arts community (those whose life’s work is the performing arts, regardless of the income derived from work in the performing arts) and has experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19 because of: cancelled performance/s, loss of performing arts work, loss of supplemental income/job. You can donate to the relief fund here. You can apply for the relief fund here -- grants for $500, $750, and $1,000 may be requested once per person per month through the duration of this crisis. Repeated funding, however, is not guaranteed. If approved, the amount received may fluctuate according to how much is available within the Fund. Full guidelines can be seen here. | |||
114 | Private | TPGI CPA LLC | SBA Paycheck Protection (PPP) & Disaster Loan 救灾贷款&薪资保障贷款 (PPP loan) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWozYO1yrxQ&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-iOtZ99QGw&feature=youtu.be | Mandarin-based instruction videos about how to apply for SBA Paycheck Protection (PPP) & Disaster Loan 有关新冠疫情期间,小型企业如何申请SBA Disaster Loan(救灾贷款), CARES Paycheck Protection Program Loan (薪资保障贷款)的中文指导视频 有關新冠疫情期間,小型企業如何申請SBA Disaster Loan(救災貸款), CARES Paycheck Protection Program Loan (薪資保障貸款)的中文指導視頻 | |||
115 | Private | Covered California | Small Business Health Plan | https://www.coveredca.com/forsmallbusiness/ | Health Insurance plan for small business. Covered California for Small Business has six health insurance companies that are available for year-round enrollment in the small-business program. Blue Shield of California Kaiser Permanente Health Net Chinese Community Health Plan Sharp Health Plan Oscar Health Plan of California No-cost assistance is available through CCSB Certified Insurance Agents who help find the best health insurance plans for your business. Don't have an agent? CCSB is here to help you Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call 1-844-391-1187 or email SmallBusiness@covered.ca.gov. | |||
116 | Private | Asian Pacific Community Fund | COVID-19 Funds & Resources | https://www.apcf.org/covid19-resources | APCF has created an online resource directory listing timely sources of funding, relief, and information for individuals, families, nonprofits, and small businesses. | |||
117 | State | Cal/OSHA | Cal/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus | https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Health-Care-General-Industry.html | Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to protect workers exposed to airborne infectious diseases such as the coronavirus. Cal/OSHA has posted guidance to help employers comply with these safety requirements and to provide workers information on how to protect themselves. | |||
118 | State | California Department of Tax and Fee Administration | CDTFA Tax Filing Extension | https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/services/covid19.htm | Additionally, taxpayers filing CDTFA returns for less than $1 million tax will automatically be granted a three-month extension on payments and returns originally due between December 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021. For example, 4th quarter 2020 returns and payments will now be due in April 2021. Eligible taxpayers are not required to make a request to take advantage of this extension. Individuals and businesses that have a tax liability of $1 million or more may still request an extension if they are unable to file and pay timely. These requests will be evaluated on a case by case basis. | 800-400-7115 | ||
119 | State | California Department of Tax and Fee Administration | Small Business Relief Payment Plans | https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/services/covid19.htm | Effective December 1, 2020, small business taxpayers with less than $5 million in taxable annual sales, can take advantage of a 12-month, interest-free, payment plan for up to $50,000 of sales and use tax liability only. All payment plans must be paid in full by April 30, 2022, to qualify for zero interest. Businesses with $5 million or more in annual taxable sales in sectors particularly impacted by operational restrictions due to the pandemic may also apply for this 12-month interest-free payment plan. Please note: This relief only applies to sales and use tax due on returns with original due dates between December 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021. A business that previously took advantage of the 12-month, interest-free payment plan that must be paid in full by July 31, 2021, may also request to participate in this new 12-month interest-free payment plan. | 800-400-7115 | ||
120 | State | California Public Utilities Commission | COVID-19 Utility Consumer Protections | https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/covid19protections/ | List of consumer protection provisions enacted in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in California. This list covers both Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs), which are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and Publicly Owned Utilities (POUs). | |||
121 | State | California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | https://www.californiasbdc.org/covid19 | As concerns continue about coronavirus (COVID-19), we can help you navigate available resources, answer your business questions and be a trusted partner for your business. Despite the impact of COVID-19, rest assured the SBDC is here to help and we value the privilege to be of service. Our business advisors are here to help answer your questions, apply for business resources and plan during a disruption. We can help with applying for relief, guiding you through available resources, cash flow concerns, supply chain interruptions, workforce capacity, insurace coverage and more - at no cost. | ||||
122 | State | California Society of CPAs | State Tax Filing Guidance for Coronavirus Pandemic | https://www.calcpa.org/sitecore/content/Sites/Public/home/news-and-resources/coronavirus2?utm_source=ESP&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=calcpa%2Deducation%2Dfoundation&_zs=BDSuf1&_zl=NF3d6 | As the news surrounding COVID-19 changes daily, CalCPA is monitoring developments and taking any necessary precautions to ensure the safety of staff, members and customers. Part of those efforts includes launching this webpage, which includes coronavirus information; resource links for our members, partners and the public; and any CalCPA updates to our in-person events. Keep this page bookmarked for reference, as we’ll be updating as new information is available. Our learning team also is partnering with experts to bring you the information you need to help guide your firm and your clients as guidance, regulations and the business landscape changes almost daily in response to COVID-19. Check out our webcast schedule here. | |||
123 | State | Department of Business Oversightt | Temporary Relief from Manual Signature Requirement for Form U4 Filings | https://dbo.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/296/2020/03/DBO-Guidance-BDIA-03.26.20.pdf | Effective immediately, licensees may electronically file an initial or transfer Form U4 without obtaining individual applicant’s manual (wet) signature if the firm: • provides the applicant with a copy of the completed Form U4 prior to filing; • obtains the applicant’s written acknowledgment (which may be electronic) prior to filing that the information has been received and reviewed, and that the applicant agrees that the content is accurate and complete; • retains the written acknowledgment in accordance with SEA Rule 17a-4(e)(1)5 and makes it available promptly upon regulatory request; and • obtains the applicant’s manual signature as soon as practicable. | |||
124 | State | Employment Development Department | Unemployment Insurance Benefits | https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm | California is responding to the spread of a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus (COVID-19). While investigations to learn more about the virus are ongoing, workers and employers should review their health and safety procedures to help prevent exposure to the virus. The EDD provides a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced due to the impacts of COVID-19 in California. For faster and more convenient access to those services, we encourage the use of our online options. For the latest Unemployment Insurance claim data available, visit the Newsroom. | 888-745-3886 | ||
125 | State | Employment Development Department | Rapid Response Services for Businesses | https://www.edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de8714rrb.pdf | Potential Business Closure and Layoffs Employers planning a closure or major layoffs as a result of the coronavirus can get help through the Rapid Response program. Rapid Response teams will meet with you to discuss your needs, help avert potential layoffs, and provide immediate on-site services to assist workers facing job losses. Contact your local America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM to learn more about Rapid Response services. | 888-745-3886 | ||
126 | State | Employment Development Department | Work Sharing Program | https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/Work_Sharing_Program.htm | Employers can apply for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Work Sharing Program if reduced production, services, or other conditions cause them to seek an alternative to layoffs. The Work Sharing Program helps employees whose hours and wages have been reduced: Receive UI benefits. Keep their current job. Avoid financial hardships. The Work Sharing Program helps employers: Minimize or eliminate the need for layoffs. Keep trained employees and quickly prepare when business conditions improve. Avoid the cost of recruiting, hiring, and training new employees. | |||
127 | State | Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development | Compiled Information Relating to COVID-19 | https://business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/ | The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has compiled helpful information for employers, employees, and all Californians as it relates to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For a complete list of resources, please visit the California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response website here. | |||
128 | State | Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development | Small Business Support Centers – Map | www.business.ca.gov/sbresourcesmap | Map of Small Business Support Centers | |||
129 | State | IBank | Small Business Finance Center | https://www.ibank.ca.gov/small-business-finance-center/ | The Small Business Finance Center (SBFC) partners with Financial Development Corporations to provide loan guarantees and direct loans for small businesses that experience capital access barriers. Credit qualifications are based on lender criteria. | Emily Burgos | SBFC@ibank.ca.gov | |
130 | State | IBank | California Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program — COVID-19 | https://www.ibank.ca.gov/small-business/disaster-relief/ | The Small Business Finance Center (SBFC) partners with Financial Development Corporations to provide loan guarantees and direct loans for small businesses that experience capital access barriers. Small Businesses and eligible nonprofits located in California with 1-750 employees that have been negatively impacted or experienced disruption by COVID-19 The funds are meant to help small businesses through this challenging time. Loan proceeds can be used for business continuance or to cure “economic injury” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. | COVID19loan@ibank.ca.gov | ||
131 | State | Labor and Workforce Development Agency | Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers | https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/ | In the face of the coronavirus, the Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) wants to keep workers, employers, co-workers, and families safe. What employees are entitled to may be confusing. We are trying to make it easier and spread awareness through this centralized source of info. Use the guidance below to determine what is best for you, your family, and your workplace. | email@labor.ca.gov | ||
132 | State | Office of the Attorney General | Anti-Price Gouging Guidance for Online Marketplace Platforms and Consumers | https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-becerra-calls-online-marketplaces-their-game-combat-covid-19 | Anti-COVID-19-related price gouging guidance for online marketplace platforms and consumers. | |||
133 | State | Office of the Small Business Advocate | https://static.business.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-TA-Providers-Guide.pdf | Resources for small businesses are available through the Office of the Small Business Advocate. OSBA has a network of small business centers throughout the state to offer consulting and training and access to capital. Additionally, here is a COVID-19 relief and resources guide for small businesses by the OBSA. | ||||
134 | State | State License Board | Contractors State License Board Launches New Online License/Registration Renewal Options | https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Media_Room/Industry_Bulletins/2020/April_08.aspx | This week the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) instituted launched two different options that will allow California's more than 283,600 licensed contractors and almost 21,000 registered Home Improvement Salespersons (HIS) to either renew their license, or to pay for their license or registration renewal online via CSLB's website. | |||
135 | State | State License Board | COVID-19 - Effects on CSLB Services | https://cslb.ca.gov/About_us/COVID-19.aspx | Many CSLB services are now available to the public online. To see all available CSLB online services visit http://cslb.ca.gov/OnlineService.aspx. Systems also have been set-up to that will allow you to begin an email exchange with CSLB staff, who remain on-duty. You can find information about this below. We're working to add additional online services in the days and weeks ahead and will update this page as new information becomes available. As of February 1, 2021, all CSLB test centers and public counters have re-opened throughout the state. | |||
136 | State | State Treasurer's Office | California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) | https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/cpcfa/calcap/sb/index.asp | The California Capital Access Program for Small Business (CalCAP SB or Program) encourages banks and other financial institutions to make loans to small businesses that have difficulty obtaining financing. If you own a small business and need a loan for start-up, expansion or working capital, you may receive more favorable loan terms from a lender if your loan is enrolled in the CalCAP Loan Loss Reserve Program. This program helps communities by providing financing to businesses that create jobs and improve the economy. CalCAP is a loan loss reserve program which may provide up to 100% coverage on losses as a result of certain loan defaults. With CalCAP portfolio support, a lender may be more comfortable underwriting small business loans. Borrowers will need to contact a Participating Lending Institution to start the CalCAP loan enrollment process. | Janae Davis | calcap@treasurer.ca.gov | |
137 | State | Labor and Workforce Development Agency | Pandemic Unemployment Assistance | https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.htm | PUA provides assistance for unemployed or partially unemployed individuals who are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance and who are unable or unavailable to work due to COVID-19 related circumstances. The federal government has approved an extension of PUA benefits. With the new extension, PUA includes up to 86 weeks of benefits, beginning February 2, 2020. The date you can start collecting these benefits depends on when you were directly affected by COVID-19 and the date you filed your PUA claim. CalFresh provides food assistance to people who lost their job because of the pandemic. Apply online in 10 minutes at GetCalFresh.org. If approved, you can get up to $204 a month in food benefits. | |||
138 | State | Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development | Shop Safe Shop Local | https://business.ca.gov/shopsafeshoplocal/ | The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has partnered with industry leaders and small business experts to provide California’s small businesses with the tools and resources to help them adapt to the new marketplace and create in-person and online safe shopping experiences for us all. | |||
139 | State | California Small Enterprise (CASE) Task Force | The California Small Enterprise Task Force Guide to COVID-19 Resources and Relief | https://www.law.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/8-13-20-Guide-to-Covid-19-Resources-and-Relief.pdf | A free resource guide that includes county by county guidance on reopening, other financial resources available, and the latest on commercial eviction moratorium. The guide is also available in Spanish here: https://www.law.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SPANISH-Language-Guide-to-Covid-19-Resources-August-3.pdf. | |||
140 | State | IBank | California Rebuilding Fund | https://www.connect2capital.com/p/californiarebuildingfund/ | The California Rebuilding Fund is a loan program to support California’s small businesses—especially those located in economically disadvantaged and historically under-banked areas of the state. Businesses who employed 50 or less full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) and had gross revenues of less than $2.5 million or below in 2019 are eligible to apply. | |||
141 | Local | San Diego County | San Diego County COVID-19 Small Business & Nonprofit Loan Program | https://sandiegosbnlp.org/ | The San Diego County COVID-19 Small Business & Nonprofit Loan Program (SBNLP) is a collaborative initiative designed to provide low-to-no-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofit organizations and aid in the region’s economic recovery from the coronavirus. This loan program is open to businesses located anywhere within San Diego County. | |||
142 | Local | City of Santa Cruz | Grow Santa Cruz Loan Program | https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/economic-development/business-support/grow-santa-cruz-loan-program | The City of Santa Cruz has formed a partnership with the National Development Council (NDC), one of the oldest not-for-profit corporations specializing in community and economic development, to offer the Grow Santa Cruz Loan Program. Average loans will range from $50,000 to $300,000 as permitted by the US Small Business Administration at or below market rates, for terms up to 25 years depending on the proposed use of funds . | |||
143 | State | CalOSBA | Get Digital CA | https://business.ca.gov/advantages/small-business-innovation-and-entrepreneurship/get-digital-ca/ | “Get Digital CA!” is an e-commerce initiative which includes trainings and bootcamps for small businesses to build the skills necessary to compete in an online marketplace, and 40+ free or discounted partner resources offered to help small businesses get digital. | |||
144 | Local | City of San Francisco | SF Shines for Reopening Grant | https://sf.gov/step-by-step/get-help-paying-your-storefronts-covid-19-safety-measures | UPDATE: PROGRAM CLOSED. The program offers up to $2000 (or up to $5000 in certain neighborhoods) of reimbursement to businesses with storefronts for costs to operate safely, including furniture, fixtures, and barriers. Grantees can also access professional design services to help reconfigure interior and exterior layouts. | |||
145 | Nonprofit | TMC Community Capital | COVID-19 Recovery Loan Program | https://www.tmccommunitycapital.org/recovery-loan | Loans through this program are are flexible, transparent and are designed to help businesses access the capital and advisory services they need to get through these challenging economic times. This program supports California’s small businesses—especially those located in economically disadvantaged and historically under-banked areas of the state. Proceeds can be used for working capital, inventory, marketing, refitting for new social distancing guidelines, operating and emergency maintenance, property taxes, utilities, rent, supplies, and other appropriate business purposes. Loans range from $5,000 to $50,000. | info@tmccommunitycapital.org | (415) 655-5419 | |
146 | State | California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) | California Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant program | https://careliefgrant.com/ | The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (the “Program”) provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. The 6th round application period is April 28, 2021 to May 4, 2021. Applicants not selected to receive a grant in Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 5 do not need to re-apply and will be automatically moved into Round 6. New applicants will need to apply on this website. | CAReliefGrant@lendistry.com | 888-612-4370 | |
147 | Federal | Small Business Administration | Shuttered Venue Operators Grant | https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/shuttered-venue-operators-grant | $16 Billion in grants will be available to support live entertainment venues. Eligible businesses include live entertainment venues and promoters, movie theaters, museums, performing arts organizations, and talent representatives. Applications are not yet available. Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees. NOTE: The program launched on April 8, 2021; however, due to technical issues, the SBA had to temporarily closed the application portal. It hopes to reopen the portal during the week of April 18th. | 800-827-5722 | ||
148 | Local | City of Perris | Small Business Assistance Program | https://www.cityofperris.org/business/resources/business-portal | The city has created a local Small Business Assistance Program, which offers up to $10,000 loans to qualifying businesses that are fully forgivable. UPDATE: Effective 12/21/2020 Businesses who have received SBA CARES Act or City of Perris Round One Small Business Assistance Program funds can now apply or re-apply for the Round Two of the City of Perris Small Business Assistance Program. | Armando Panchi or Michele Ogawa | apanchi@cityofperris.org mogawa@cityofperris.org | (951) 943-5003, Ext. 217 (951) 943-5003,Ext. 264 |
149 | Nonprofit | Resilience Fund - Sierra | Resilience Fund - Sierra | https://resiliencefund.org/ | Eligible small business owners with fewer than 25 employees within the Tahoe-Truckee Airport District who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses must have a “brick-and-mortar” physical presence and fixed expenses. Retailers, restaurants, providers of specialty goods and services, and other storefront operations will be given priority, but home-based businesses will be considered. | info@resiliencefund.org | ||
150 | Local | City of Grand Terrace | Small Business Storefront Assistant Program | https://www.grandterrace-ca.gov/residents/news_information/what_s_new/grand_terrace_cares_act_small_business_grant | The City of Grand Terrace has committed up to $35,000 in one-time funds to create the Grand Terrace Small Business Storefront Assistance Grant Program. The objective of this program is to offer immediate financial assistance to small businesses located in the City of Grand Terrace to aid in maintaining their business place of work. Grants of $3,000 are available for qualified small businesses with at least one and no more than 25 full-time employees that have been deemed non-essential under the County of San Bernardino’s Public Health Department order dated March 16, 2020. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and may only be used to cover lease payments for business premises. See application here for more details; once completed, please return to City Clerk's office in City Hall located at 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92313 | |||
151 | Local | City of Stanton | COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program | https://form.123formbuilder.com/5658838 | The City of Stanton is providing business assistance to address the adverse repercussion of the novel coronavirus to the economy and to jobs. The City’s Small Business Assistance Program will provide grants of $7,500 for the payment of commercial rent and/or commercial utilities to qualified Stanton small businesses experiencing financial hardship as a direct result of COVID-19. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. | |||
152 | Local | Riverside County | Small Business Microloan Program | https://rivcobcs.org/covid-19-bap | The County of Riverside, in partnership with AmPac Business Capital, has established the Riverside County ReStart Program, which is designed to provide emergency and ongoing capital for small businesses in Riverside County. Restart loans of $15,000-$30,000 are available to businesses located anywhere in the county. Businesses must be private for-profit, have 25 or fewer employees, and have been in operation for at least 2 years. More information can be found here. Go here for more financing help for small businesses, such as the PIVOT Microloan, the SVO Grant Program, Small Business Hiring Tax Credit, etc. In addition, local, state, and federal resources for small business assistance can be found here. | Rivcounty@ampac.com | (909) 915-1706 | |
153 | Local | City of Anaheim | Restaurant Relief Grant Program | https://www.anaheim.net/5747/Outdoor-Dining-Grants | The City of Anaheim has announced its new grant program to assist restaurants in moving their business outdoors in order to comply with regulations. Anaheim Restaurants can get up to $2,000 to expand their outdoor dining space. This could include the purchase of shade structures or umbrellas, décor, barricades, or even renting tables and chairs. Applications are now open and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, the Anaheim Restaurant Safe package will help provide eligible restaurants with protective gear, including 400 disposable face masks, 200 disposable gloves, 32 hand sanitizer bottles, and 1 contactless thermometer. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first serve basis. | (714) 765-4311 | ||
154 | Local | City of Garden Grove | Jobs 1st Program | https://apply.ggcity.org/prog/jobs_1st_program/ | The City of Garden Grove (“City”) established the Jobs 1st Program (“Program”) to stimulate economic growth through job creation/retention activities aimed at improving living conditions for residents throughout the community. The Program provides zero percent interest loans of up to $50,000 to businesses for the creation of new jobs and grants of up to $25,000 to businesses for the retention of jobs at-risk of being lost. Eligible businesses must be located in the City of Garden Grove and possess a valid Garden Grove Business License. Job Retention Grant applicants must show proof of a 25% decrease in revenue in order to be eligible for the Program. (NOTE: Businesses that have received prior federal assistance are ineligible). In addition, the Jobs 1st To-Go program launched in December 2020 aims to assist local food and drink establishments with access to grants of up to $1,500 for the purchase of goods, such as containers, plates, cups, and silverware. In addition, the grant will subsidize third party fees from companies offering food delivery, including Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Postmates. | nater@ggcity.org | ||
155 | Local | City of Riverside | Microenterprise Business Grant Program | https://uwiv.org/small-business | The City of Riverside is offering one-time grants up to $7,500 to help Riverside small businesses with their needs during COVID-19. Businesses must have 5 or less employees, be located within the City of Riverside, and be of low to moderate income. The program will end once funding runs out, based on a first come, first reviewed basis. | Jessica Crawford | riversidemicro@iscuw.org | (951) 697-4700 ext 4723 |
156 | Nonprofit | 86Fund | 86Fund | https://86fund.org/apply | The Fund will provide vital support to local restaurants in the form of grants given over the winter and spring 2021 months (January through May is the goal but exact timing will depend on the availability of funds), when the impact of cold weather and pandemic regulations may significantly restrict business. Grant funds may be used to cover essential operating expenses such as maintaining critical staff and payroll, weather-proofing and/or expanding outdoor dining setups (where relevant), supplying local farms, ranchers, and purveyors with regular orders, paying rent and utilities, covering PPE supplies, and meeting various unanticipated costs. Applications for the second round of grants closed on March 22, 2021, but the Fund focuses on emergency relief through Summer 2021 and may extend to longer-term relief during a recovery period if necessary and based on Fund availability. | |||
157 | Private | TMC Community Capital | Bloom Small Business Grant Program | https://www.tmccommunitycapital.org/bloomgrant | NOTE: Application window closed effective April 7, 2021. With a generous donation from a local couple, TMC Community Capital is launching the Bloom- Small Business Grant Program to provide financial support to local, small businesses impacted by COVID-19 in the cities of Long Beach, Lakewood, Seal Beach, and Los Alamitos. Eligible business owners can apply during open application windows. Those who meet the eligibility requirements listed below will be entered into a pool of eligible applicants to be randomly selected. 20 grant recipients will be awarded $5,000. | info@tmccommunitycapital.org | ||
158 | Private | Anaheim Public Utilities | Emergency Small Business Assistance | http://www.anaheim.net/5875/Emergency-Small-Business-Assistance | Anaheim small businesses and non-profits play an important role in the Anaheim community and Anaheim Public Utilities wants to help. Apply now through April 30, 2021 for the Emergency Small Business Assistance program. Eligible applicants may receive a $1,000 electric bill credit. | BEAP@Anaheim.net | ||
159 | Private | Working Solutions | San Francisco Small Business Revolving Loan Fund | https://www.workingsolutions.org/loan-program | 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. | info@workingsolutions.org | (415) 780-1217 | |
160 | Local | City of San Francisco | San Francisco Storefront Equity Program | https://sf.gov/apply-small-business-storefront-equity-grant | NOTE: PROGRAM CLOSED. The Small Business Storefront Equity program focuses on businesses that have been most impacted by shelter-in-place mandated closures, and those that have not been able to access other local, state, and federal resources, and those serving low-income, historically disinvested neighborhoods. The City of San Francisco will award grants of $5,000 to 800 businesses. To be eligible, the business must have less than $2.5M in gross revenue in 2020 and not have received more than $5,000 in grants or $20,000 in loans from other programs. Deadline to apply is May 7, 2021. | sfosb@sfgov.org | (415) 554-6134 | |
161 | Local | City of San Francisco | San Francisco Community Anchor Storefront Program | https://sf.gov/apply-community-anchor-storefront-grant | The Community Anchor Storefront program focuses on long-running businesses and those that contribute to the culture and vibrancy of San Francisco and its commercial corridors. The City of San Francisco will award grants of $10,000 to $25,000 to 630 local small businesses. To be eligible, the business must be a storefront with less than $2.5M in gross revenue in 2020 that lost at least 25% of your revenue from 2019 to 2020. Deadline to apply is May 7, 2021. | sfosb@sfgov.org | (415) 554-6134 | |
162 | Nonprofit | Oakland Black Business Fund | Oakland Black Business Fund | https://oaklandblackbusinessfund.org/about/ | Oakland Black Business Fund (OBBF) is a Black-led investment platform, providing capital, technical assistance, and growth strategy to Black-owned businesses The OBBF platform includes a $10M relief fund focused on helping Oakland businesses impacted by COVID-19 and a $1B investment fund to support Black entrepreneurs across the country. This is the only Black-led fund providing business grants and larger investments that address the historical lack of access to capital and control of real estate. Its unique approach to building peer-to-peer relationships between Black business owners, Black technical assistance providers, and tech companies offers a sustainable growth model for under-funded businesses. | info@oaklandbbf.org | (510) 698-9370 | |
163 | Local | City of San Diego | CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund | https://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/business/financing/caresact | The purpose of the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (CARES Act RLF) is to provide economic assistance to City of San Diego or City of Chula Vista businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The loans are intended to help entrepreneurs adapt their business models to operating under pandemic restrictions, to promote economic resiliency, and to support the retention or creation of jobs. Financial assistance will be allocated to qualified small businesses based on the availability of funds, program guidelines and the submission of all required information and supporting documentation. The CARES Act RLF is being administered by the City of San Diego Economic Development Department. Loan amounts range from $25,000 to $95,000 per qualifying business. | sdbusiness@sandiego.gov | (619) 236-6700 | |
164 | Local | Los Angeles County | Keep Our Shops on the Block: Personal Care & Retail Recovery Grant | https://www.lacovidfund.org/ | NOTE: Application Round 2 opens April 26, 2021. $10,000 grants will be awarded to 470 personal care and retail businesses located in the County of Los Angeles, excluding the City of Los Angeles. Application period for Round 1 will be open from 12AM on Monday, April 5 until 11:59PM on Sunday, April 11. | |||
165 | Nonprofit | California Restaurant Foundation | Restaurants Care Resilience Fund | https://craf.communityforce.com/Funds/FundDetails.aspx?3974434C474C374F385A7943484A4648444B5756365756696E59497A656B76375A6D2B366F316A677450462B2F71744773746875386E59562F58486D78553039 | NOTE: APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED APRIL 18, 2021. The Restaurants Care Resilience Fund provides grants of up to $3,500 and a year of support services to restaurants in 8 California counties, with priority given to women and people of color. Eligible counties: Alameda, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco or San Joaquin. | resilience@restaurantscare.org | ||
166 | Federal | Small Business Administration | Restaurant Revitalization Fund | https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund | Application available here: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/SBA%20Form%203172%20RRF%20Application%204.20.21-508.pdf The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. Sign up to receive email alerts from SBA as additional information about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund becomes available: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSBA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USSBA_354. | |||
167 | Local | City of Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program | https://www.fountainvalley.org/1397/Small-Business-Emergency-Grant-Program | NOTE: APPLICATION PERIOD IS MAY 3, 2021 TO MAY 17, 2021. The City of Fountain Valley has created the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Business Emergency Assistance (SBEA) Grant Program, which will provide funding to low-income small business owners needing financial assistance in overcoming economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses with less than 25 full-time employees may be eligible to receive a working capital grant of up to $10,000. The grant may be used for working capital to cover the day-to-day business operating expenses such as rent, lease or mortgage payments, payroll, utility expenses, or other similar expenses. Funds may also be used toward the cost of obtaining, or reimbursement for, personal protective equipment or devices intended to enhance the safety of the business, staff, and customers in response to COVID-19. | (800) 616-7232 | ||
168 | Local | City of Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley Small Business Emergency Relief Loan Program | https://ociesmallbusiness.org/fountain-valley-2/ | The City of Fountain Valley has created a program in order to assist small businesses that have been financially impacted by COVID-19 in Fountain Valley that meet eligibility requirements. It will provide eligible businesses a working capital loan of up to $20,000. Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, January 20, 2021 until funds are exhausted. Business awardees will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis of all eligible applicants until funds are exhausted. | (800) 616-7232 | ||
169 | Local | SF New Deal Small Business Debt Relief Grant Program | https://sfnewdeal.org/debt-relief?utm_campaign=Debt%20Relief&utm_medium=Banner&utm_source=Announcement | SF New Deal is excited to launch a micro grant program to give $1,000,000 to small businesses in San Francisco. Grants of $2,500 will be provided to 400 small businesses. This grant is open to all small businesses, including newly opened businesses. The business does not have to be a restaurant to apply -- for example bookstores, retail stores, nail salons, or any type of impacted small business are welcome! Eligibility criteria is listed below. The application period is from June 1 - June 30, 2021. Grant award announcements will be made by July 31, 2021. Nominate your favorite SF small business or apply for your own business to receive a grant | grants@sfnewdeal.org | (415) 480-1185 | ||
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