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Are You Looking for COVID-19 Funding Assistance for Your Small Business or Nonprofit in the City of San Diego?

Continuing his efforts to support small businesses and get San Diegan’s back to work, Mayor Todd Gloria launched a grant program today with The San Diego Foundation to provide $12 million to small businesses and nonprofits hardest hit by the pandemic.

Continuing his efforts to support small businesses and get San Diegan’s back to work, Mayor Todd Gloria launched a grant program today with The San Diego Foundation to provide $12 million to small businesses and nonprofits hardest hit by the pandemic. The San Diego Foundation provided an additional $2 million to support local nonprofit organizations and increased the total program funding to $12 million. Applications for this funding will be open between Aug. 11 and Sept. 24, with grants awarded by the San Diego Foundation shortly thereafter. Small businesses located in, and nonprofits serving residents of, the City of San Diego can view eligibility requirements and apply at SDReliefGrant.com.


The deadline to apply is: Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 by 5 p.m.



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$500 Million in grants available for CA Small Businesses and Non-profits

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UPDATE: We have successfully received thousands of completed applications and will extend the closing date to January 13, 2021. Maintenance will be performed every night from 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM PST and applications cannot be accepted during this time.

New dates and deadlines:
Start a new application: December 30, 2020 – closes January 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST

Update and upload documents for in-process applications: January 6, 2021 – January 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST

The $500 million California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program's new website is live! Applications for Round 1 will open on Wednesday, December 30th, 2020, and close end of day on Friday, January 8th, 2021. Round 2 will be announced in the near future. The program supports small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the 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 - and this support is fundamental to California's COVID-19 response.

The new website CAReliefGrant.com was launched so that you can review information on eligibility, prepare your business documents and get ready to apply!
Eligible small businesses and nonprofits may apply during these times, directly, at CAReliefGrant.com, 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 you with your application.


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APPLY for the City of San Diego Small Business Grants and Loans NOW

As you know there are new San Diego Country Emergency Regulations that are affecting all businesses which you can read below. We have also included some helpful resources for business owners and employees.

Attention Small Business Owners

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Applications for Small Business Grants and Loans for the City of San Diego are Now Open

The City of San Diego has established a Small Business Relief Fund (SBRF) to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 retain employees and sustain continuity of operations. Financial assistance between $10,000 and $20,000 in grants, forgivable or low-interest loans will be allocated to eligible small businesses on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds awarded will be based on availability, program guidelines, and the submission of all required information and supporting documentation proving financial hardship related to COVID-19. Approximately $6.1 million is available in the SBRF, which is being administered by the City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department.


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