California Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant Program

The Governor announced the creation of a $500 million COVID-19 Relief Grant administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 and the health and safety restrictions. Funds will be awarded to selected intermediaries with established networks of Community Development Financial Institutions to distribute relief through grants of up to $25,000 to underserved micro and small businesses throughout the state. Cultural institutions and non-profits are also eligible for these grants.

This grant program is NOT first-come, first-served. Please take the time to prepare all the necessary documentation and carefully review your application. One complete application will qualify you to be considered for both rounds, please only apply once.

First Application Window Opens December 30, 2020 at 6:00 am and Closes January 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm

Eligibility
A small business or small nonprofit must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to receive a grant award: