CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF
GRANT PROGRAM

QUESTIONS OR EXPERIENCING TECHNIAL DIFFICULTIES?
Call 888.612.4370 or email [email protected]

The EDC is excited that the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program opened yesterday, December 30, 2020! Thousands of small businesses have applied and we are aware that with this large application volume, many small businesses are experiencing delays or challenges with the application portal. Lendistry is working quickly to improve theses access issues.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties or have additional specific questions about your application, please reach out to the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Call Center at 888.612.4370 or email [email protected]

This is NOT a first-come, first-served program and the application window will not close early. The application can be submitted for first round consideration anytime between now and January 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm. Please be patient and come back to the application portal at a later time if you continue to experience issues.

The EDC recommends you take the time to:
  • Review the application guides that provide instructions on each step of the application and how to upload your documents.
  • Click HERE to view the business guide.
  • Click HERE to view the non-profit guide.
  • Attend one of the daily SBDC webinars to learn more about the application process. Click HERE to register.

Please note that this is a brand new statewide program and is not connected to any previous local, county, state or federal program. This is NOT the same program as the Ventura County Business Assistance Grant Program. If you are interested in being considered for the first round of this grant program, please apply before January 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm.

FIRST APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSES JANUARY 8, 2021 AT 11:59 PM
Round 2 will be announced in the near future.

Due to the extremely long support wait times at the Call Center, please feel free to contact our office. Members of our team are available at 805.409.9159 (ENGLISH) or 805.309.5874 (SPANISH).