California Small Business Relief Grant Program
CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM
California has a new Business Support Fund to help aid businesses in the state in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Office of the Small Business Advocate helps support economic growth and innovation by working to ensure that California’s small businesses and entrepreneurs have the information, tools and resources they need to start, manage and grow.
Business Support Fund Overview
A $500 million California Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant Program was recently announced by Governor Newsom and the Legislature. The program supports small businesses and nonprofits impacted by Covid-19 and related health and safety restrictions. The State of California and CalOSBA are committed to ensuring small businesses have access to the support, resources and capital they need which is part of California’s Covid-19 response.
How it Works
The CAReliefGrant.com web site was recently launched so that you can review information on eligibility, prepare your business documents and get ready to apply. Applications for Round 1 will open on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, and close at the end of the day on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Round 2 will be announced in the near future. Eligible small businesses and nonprofits may apply during these times, directly, at the CAReliefGrant.com web site or with assistance from a partner. One of the state’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Lendistry, is supporting the state to distribute these grants and partnering with other CDFIs and small business centers to assist with the application process. To connect to a partner or find more information on the program and requirements, visit CAReliefGrant.com or join one of the small business webinars available daily in multiple languages. If interested in a webinar briefing on the grant program register here: www.fullerton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DNMLHwM5SSehzRxAKkSFZA.
How to Apply
Round 1 of the application window opens December 30, 2020 at 6:00 am and closes on January 13, 2021 at 11:59 pm. Round 2 of the application window opens February 2, 2021 at 6:00 am and closes on February 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm. For necessary documentation and eligibility requirements, please visit CAReliefGrant.com. Businesses can apply through a partner agency on this site. Grants will be made available on the following basis:
| Eligible Businesses Annual Revenue | Grant Amount Available Per Business |
| $1,000 to $100,000 | $5,000 |
| Greater than $100,000 up to $1,000,000 | $15,000 |
| Greater than $1,000,000 up to $2,500,000 | $20,000 |
Additional Information
Additional information relating to the program is available. For details, please refer to the state representative below.
Contact Information
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
1303 10th Street, Suite 1173, Sacramento, California 95814
(916) 445-2841 phone (916) 558-3160 fax
www.govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/ 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
