Applications Now Available for $500 Million in Grants for Small Businesses
The first round of applications for the state of California's Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is open from December 30, 2020 to January 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm. $500 million in grants, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, has been allocated for small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant program is NOT first-come, first-serve. Therefore, we encourage all applicants to take your time, gather all necessary documentation, and carefully review your application before submitting.
1. Register for an informational webinar. The SBDC network is hosting daily webinars, in multiple languages, with live Q&A to help answer questions regarding this grant program. We highly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Click HERE to register.
2. Review the application and step-by-step instructions before starting.
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Click HERE to view the business guide.
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Click HERE to view the non-profit guide.
3. When you are ready to apply, visit www.CaReliefGrant.com and choose your appropriate language or county to view partners to apply through. You may choose to apply under any partner.
4. For further assistance, please call our EDC SBDC office 805.409.9159 (ENGLISH) or 805.309.5874 (SPANISH) to speak with a member of our staff.
Businesses and nonprofits will be selected based on priority key factors, including the following:
- Geographic distribution based on COVID-19 health and safety restrictions
- Industry sectors most impacted by the pandemic
- Underserved small business groups
We strongly encourage applicants to read through the FAQs and to work with one of the partners designated for Ventura County. (Both EDC and WEV are among the partners identified for Ventura County and for working with Spanish speakers.) You must apply through one of the designated partners.