City of Vasalia issued the following announcement on Dec. 28
The state’s $500 million California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program opens for Round 1 applications this Wednesday, December 30th at 8 a.m. PST.
Previously announced by Governor Newsom and the Legislature, the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions.
There will be two Funding Rounds, the first of which opens for applications this Wednesday, 12/30 at 8 a.m. PST online at CAReliefGrant.com.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
A small business or small nonprofit must satisfy certain criteria to be eligible to receive a grant award from this State program.
These include, but are not limited to, being an active business or nonprofit operating since at least June 1, 2019, must be currently operating or have a clear plan to re-open once the State of California permits re-opening of the business and business must be impacted by COVID-19 and the health and safety restrictions such as business interruptions or business closures incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the full eligibility requirements, visit CAReliefGrant.com.
How To Apply
Preparing your documents now will help you be ready when the application window opens.
To apply for the State’s California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, applicants will need the following documentation in order to be prepared to apply:
1. Application Certification: Signed certification used to certify your business
2. Business Financial Information:
a. Most recent tax return filed (2019 or 2018) – provided in an electronic form for online upload, such as PDF/JPEG or other approved upload format.
b. Copy of official filing with the California Secretary of State, if applicable, or local municipality for the business such as one of the following: Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Organization, Fictitious Name of Registration or Government-Issued Business License.
3. Government Issued Photo ID: Such as a Driver’s License or Passport
Applying through multiple organizations will delay your application from being processed. Owners of multiple businesses, franchises, locations, etc. will be considered for only one grant and are required to apply for the business with the highest revenue.
For the full FAQ on the Program, visit the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program FAQ here.
For more information on how to apply, visit the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program website here.
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