Alameda County CARES grants are now being offered in response to the economic, health and safety impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. This new program was recently authorized by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors through a special allocation of CARES Act funds toward a small business grant program. Grant applications are being administered and coordinated through the East Bay Economic Development Alliance.

Grant Overview

The Alameda County CARES grant program consists of a small business grant program. Grants are intended to assist small businesses with covering necessary costs due to the Covid-19 public health emergency incurred between March 17, 2020 and December 30, 2020. Eligible businesses can receive a one-time grant of up to $5,000. The program prioritizes grants for small, local and emerging businesses within Alameda County to assist with the costs of business interruption caused by Covid-19. The grant does not require a matching contribution from the applicant and will not require repayment. Funds are limited and not everyone who applies is guaranteed to receive funding.

Eligibility

The Alameda County CARES grant program has specific requirements for eligibility. Businesses interested in applying for an Alameda County CARES grant should note the following:

• Businesses must be physically located in Alameda County (excluding the  unincorporated areas) and have been negatively impacted by Covid-19. 

• Businesses  must agree to follow State of California an& Alameda County Public Health Department Covid-19 guidelines to maintain a safe workplace.

• Businesses must employ between 1 and 25 employees (self-employed individuals are also eligible).

• Businesses must have a valid business license for the location applying for the grant.

• Businesses will be required to upload a business IRS Form W-9.

• Businesses must have been negatively impacted either by a closure of any length due to Covid-19 or a layoff of one or more staff due to Covid-19.

Use of Funds

Funds from Alameda County CARES grants may only be used for unreimbursed costs incurred from March 17, 2020 to December 30, 2020. Alameda County CARES grants may be used for the following items:

• payment of rent/lease/mortgage and utility payments for business facilities;

• payroll;

• operating expenses such as supplies, materials, insurance, etc.;

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), sanitation or health and safety equipment;

• reimbursement for digital technology equipment and/or platforms; or

• interior and exterior physical adaptations (e.g. partitions, signage, outdoor seating, etc.).

How to Apply

Alameda County CARES grants may be applied for using a simple online form. The online application must be submitted by Monday, November 30th at 11:30 pm. For details, an overview of Frequently Asked Questions, and the online application, please visit: www.eastbayeda.org/grants.

Additional Information

Additional information on this event is available. For details, please refer to the East Bay EDA representative below.

Contact Information

Stephen Baiter
East Bay EDA
1221 Oak Street, Suite 555, Oakland, California  94612
(510) 272-3874 phone    
Stephen@EastBayEDA.org e-mail     www.eastbayeda.org  WWW

Hacienda Owners Association
4305 Hacienda Drive, Suite 330, Pleasanton, California  94588-2738
(925) 734-6500 phone     (925) 734-6501 fax    
info@hacienda.org e-mail     www.hacienda.org WWW