Round 5 opens today, March 25th, and closes March 31st at 5:00pm PST.
Here's the important info you need to know:
Important Information for Applicants on the Waitlist
- If you are already on the waitlist, you do NOT need to apply again.
- Eligible applicants who are Waitlisted from Round 1 through 3 are automatically rolled over.
- Waitlisted applicants should monitor their emails for communication directly from Lendistry. Until then, there is no action on the part of the small business unless they are Selected.
- If Selected after additional verification requirements are provided, businesses will begin receiving grantee agreements and ACH transfers starting one week after notification through the next 45 days.
- Applicants are chosen based on the program’s priorities and not on a first-come, first serve basis.
New Applicants Who Are Eligible to Apply During Round 5
- Applicants who are eligible and have NOT yet applied to any previous Rounds may submit a new application.
- The application process is NOT first-come, first serve. You have between March 25th and March 31st at 5:00pm PST to apply in Round 5.
Here’s What You Can Do To Prepare Your Application:
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Watch videos on the application process - Lendistry created short instructional videos detailing each step of the application. Videos are available in multiple languages. To watch these videos, click here.
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Review the Program and Application Guide - The Program and Application Guide details the entire application process. The Program & Application Guide also includes tips on how to navigate the Portal and more.
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To view the Program and Application Guide for all businesses, click here.
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Watch a Webinar - Partners hold webinars throughout the week and select times on the weekend. Each webinar is designed to help you learn more about the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program. Partners also discuss how to complete your application, administer Q&A’s and more. To watch a webinar at your convenience, click here.
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Apply through a Partner - You will need to apply for a grant through a partner. You can find a partner by language, or by county, at www.CAReliefGrant.com. Please apply once and through one partner only.
More Application Tips:
- A partner to the program or the Lendistry team can help you navigate the process. Lendistry’s call center is available at 888.612.4370 for those who have already begun their application. Call Center times are Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 7 PM.
- If you need more help, please contact the partner you started your application with or submitted your application with.
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You can find an application certification here for for-profits and here for non-profits.
