May 3, 2021
Community Development Department
Business Update

May 4 is Deadline for Round 6
of California Relief Grant


If you have already applied for Rounds 1-5 of the California Relief Grant, you do not need to re-apply. If you have not applied, we encourage all Oxnard businesses who qualify to apply.

For assistance with the application, please call 805-409-9159.

Fecha Límite es 4 de Mayo para la 6a Ronda
Programa de Subvención
Si ya lleno la solicitud para las Rondas 1 - 5 del Programa de Subvención del California Relief Grant, no necesita aplicar de nuevo.

Si no ha llenado la solicitud, animamos a todos los negocios de Oxnard que califiquen que llenen la solicitud.

Para recibir ayuda con la aplicación, favor de hablar a 805-309-5874.
SBA will begin accepting applications via the application portal TODAY, May 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. The application portal will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. 

In preparation, qualifying applicants should familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient application. Follow the steps below.

  • If you haven't already, register for an account on the application portal at restaurants.sba.gov. If you are working with Square or Toast, you do not need to register.
  • sample applicationprogram guide and cross-program eligibility chart on SBA COVID-19 relief options. SBA also added screenshots of the application portal that are available here.
  • Applications must be submitted in English or Spanish. SBA has documents in additional languages to help you understand eligibility requirements, fill out applications, and answer frequently asked questions. See the additional languages and materials here.
  • If you were unable to attend one of the webinars held last week which covered program details and a demonstration of the application portal, you can watch the recording here.

Who can apply?
Eligible entities who have experienced pandemic-related revenue loss include:
  • Restaurants
  • Food stands, food trucks, food carts
  • Caterers
  • Bars, saloons, lounges, taverns
  • Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars
  • Bakeries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
  • Brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
  • Breweries and/or microbreweries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
  • Wineries and distilleries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
  • Inns (onsite sales of food and beverage to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
  • Licensed facilities or premises of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products

For more information, visit sba.gov/restaurants
Ya está abierta la inscripción en el portal de solicitudes del RRF de la SBA. Las solicitudes se abrirán HOY lunes, 3 de mayo de 2021, a mediodía ET. Para más detalles, consulte Cómo solicitar

En preparación, los solicitantes deben familiarizarse con el proceso de aplicar. Siga estos pasos:




Centro de asistencia telefónica: 1-844-279-8898


Quién puede solicitar?
Las entidades elegibles que han experimentado pérdidas de ingresos relacionadas con la pandemia incluyen:
  • Restaurantes
  • Puestos de comida, camionetas de comida, y carritos de comida
  • Servicios de comidas para reuniones o banquetes/catering
  • Bares, cantinas, salones y tabernas
  • Bares de refrigerios y bebidas no alcohólicas
  • Pastelerías/panaderías*
  • Destilerías de cerveza con bar, salas de degustación, salas de cerveza en grifo*
  • Cervecerías y/o microcervecerías*
  • Bodegas de vino y destilerías*
  • Posadas u hostales* (llamados “inns” en inglés)
  • Instalaciones o locales con licencia de un productor de bebidas alcohólicas en los que el público puede degustar, probar o comprar productos

*La venta al público en el local representa al menos el 33 % de los ingresos brutos

Para mas información, visite a sba.gov/restaurante.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Questions regarding business compliance? Contact Ventura County COVID-19 Business Compliance by email at [email protected] or call 805-202-1805.