Dear Subscriber,
We invite you to view upcoming webinars, grant programs, and funding resources for your small business.
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View our June ULV professor highlight with
and learn about cultivating your company's culture with SBDC Associate, Josh Botello!
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“I just want to thank SBDC for existing and being a resource for us.
Because without valuable resources like this, I don't think businesses could thrive in situations such as the pandemic where a lot of businesses struggled.
Just having resources like this is a Godsend.”
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Funding Programs and Resources |
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City of La Verne Small Business Grants up to $10,000
for for-profit businesses with 1-25 employees
*For City of La Verne Businesses Only*
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The City of La Verne has created a Small Business Rescue Grant Program, which will provide funding to small businesses needing financial assistance in overcoming the temporary loss of revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants up to $10,000.
The ULV SBDC is offering free one-on-one consulting to help with the application process. If you are already a client with our center, call our office to schedule an appointment (909) 448-1567 or you can sign up for our services here.
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City of Alhambra Small Business Assistance Grant Program |
The City of Alhambra established a Small Business Assistance Grant (SBAG) Program to support local small businesses impacted by COVID-19 with grants to retain the continuity of business operations for services to the community and/or assist income-qualified microenterprises. Financial assistance in one-time $5,000 grants is available to eligible applicants. Grants are based on availability, program guidelines, and the submission of all required information and supporting documentation proving financial hardship or recovery relating to COVID-19. |
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City of Covina Downtown Neighborhood Business Workforce Augmentation Program |
The City of Covina Downtown Neighborhood Business Workforce Augmentation Program is designed to assist eligible commercial businesses within the Town Center Specific Plan (TCSP) by offsetting staffing costs of newly hired, income‐eligible employees. This program is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $100,000, and is designed as a job creation program. This will allow for four businesses to receive up to $25,000 in forgivable loans, which should be used for personnel costs to hire an income eligible employee located within the TCSP. |
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Driving Small Business Forward Grant Program |
A grant program supporting Hispanic entrepreneurs in partnership with Progressive® Commercial Insurance
As the #1 commercial auto insurer in America1, Progressive understands small businesses and is committed to providing solutions to help meet their needs. According to McKinsey & Company2, Hispanic entrepreneurs start more businesses per capita than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States, yet they face more challenges getting loans or capital from the investment community. Progressive would like to support these business owners with funds to take their business to the next level.
The Driving Small Business Forward fund will provide $25,000 to ten small businesses towards the purchase of a commercial vehicle to accelerate their business.
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Verizon Small Business
Digital Ready Grant Program
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Digital Ready is our online curriculum designed to give small businesses like yours the personalized tools to succeed in today's digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, access grant opportunities throughout the year and more—it's all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy. $10,000 grant opportunities now available. To apply, complete two courses or coaching events between 1/1/22 – 6/30/22, and apply by 6/30/22. |
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Orange County
Microbusiness Grants
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The Orange County Microbusiness Grant Program provides approximately $2,500.00 in one-time grant funding to approximately 1,470 Orange County microbusinesses. The intent of the funding is to provide relief to the hardest to reach qualified microbusinesses and entrepreneurs. The goal is to identify and engage eligible microbusinesses that face systemic barriers to access capital, including but not limited to, businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, individuals without documentation (undocumented), individuals with limited English proficiency, and business owners located in low-wealth and rural, communities throughout Orange County. |
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PIVOT Small Business Microloan |
Affordable financing for eligible businesses in the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles County. This PIVOT Microloan is not a COVID relief loan or grant. This program is only accepting Southern California businesses that are located in San Bernardino, Riverside, and East Los Angeles County.
Loan Terms:
- Loans between $2,500 and $25,000
- Competitive Rates
- 3 to 5 year repayment plans
- 620 + FICO score required
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Riverside County Microbusiness Covid Relief Grant Program |
Businesses Must Meet the Following Criteria:
-Be located within Riverside County
-Less than five employees
-In operation since 12/31/2019
-Business must be the source of primary income in 2019
-Less than $50,000 in Revenues in 2019
-Haven’t previously received a small business relief grant from the State of California
Deadline June 30, 2022, at 5:00 pm
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San Bernardino County Microbusiness Grant |
The San Bernardino County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant is designed to assist businesses that have experienced economic barriers due to the effects of the global pandemic. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved $2,500 to be disbursed to qualified businesses. Applications open on 2/28/2022.
San Bernardino County is proud to provide this grant to our business community.
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Job Creators Quest Grants |
Founders First is committed to increasing the number of diverse founder-led businesses generating over $1 million dollars in revenues and creating premium wage jobs. A total of $100,000 will be awarded to 30 small businesses: $10,000 grant, $4,000 grant, $2,500 grants, $1,000 grants. In addition, each grant recipient will receive a tuition scholarship for one of Founders First CDC’s stellar business accelerator programs. Grant recipients will be selected based on their demonstrated ability to maintain and grow their workforce despite the pandemic, as well as their ongoing commitment to creating premium wage jobs in their communities. The application deadline is November 30, 2022.
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About the Amber Grant
WomensNet founded the Amber Grant Foundation in 1998. The Foundation was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams.
Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, giving away at $10,000 every month in Amber Grant money. Each of those monthly winners is then eligible for our year-end grant of $25,000.
How Do I Apply For an Amber Grant?
Applying is simple. Just take a few minutes to tell us about yourself and your business dream. No long, complicated forms to fill out. We announce the $10,000 Amber Grant recipient the first week of every month, and the $25,000 annual winner every January.
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Black Founder Startup Grant |
To qualify, you should:
– self-identify as a Black woman or Black nonbinary entrepreneur (inclusive of multiracial Black women and multiracial Black nonbinary folks)
– have a legally registered business
– plan to seek investor financing in order to scale, now or in the future
– have a scalable, high-impact solution or idea with the ambition to be the next billion-dollar business.
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Fearless Strivers Grant Contest |
Black women-owned businesses are vital to our economy yet receive less than one percent of venture capital funding. Fearless Fund is deepening its commitment to this community with the launch of the contest.
With Mastercard prizing, they’ll be awarding eleven lucky small businesses across the country $10,000 grants, digital tools to help them get and sustain their business online, and one-on-one mentorship so they can continue to bolster their business. See Official Rules for full details, including entry qualification details.
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California Restaurant Association Foundation Restaurants Care Fund |
Description:
Restaurants Care offers emergency assistance to California food and beverage workers facing an unanticipated hardship within the past 90 days such as an accident, illness, injury, death of an immediate family member, or natural disaster. If you are in need of assistance, please complete the application form. All grant requests will be reviewed. Restaurants Care grants are awarded to eligible individuals based on available funds and are limited to one per individual. Grants cover the cost of living expenses for life-altering events and range from $250-$1500.
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The Salon & Spa
Relief Fund
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Description:
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR REBUILDING YOUR BUSINESS
The Salon & Spa Relief Fund will be offering grants of:
• $2,500 for salons with revenues under $1M
• $5,000 for salons with revenues $1M or greater
Aveda has partnered with The Salon & Spa Relief Fund to help care for and support small business salon communities.
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Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) |
Small Business loans up to $36,000 are available, with 2 guarantors.
Eligibility:
· Applicants must be permanent residents of Los Angeles or Ventura county.
· Applicants must have credit scores of 680 or better, demonstrate need, and have the ability to repay the loan.
· Two guarantors with good credit and steady income are required on each loan up to $36,000.
· Applicant must submit required documentation, by email, to JFLA prior to a virtual interview.
· Each applicant presents individual circumstances to be considered by Jewish Free Loan.
Please note that we do not offer Small Business loans to non-profit organizations.
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PACE Disaster Relief Loans |
The PACE Finance CDBG Program
- Eligibility - Business must be located in an Unincorporated Area of Los Angeles County – District 1
- Loan Amount - Up to $50,000
- Interest Rate - 3.5% to 4.0%
- Term - 2-5 years
PACE Disaster Relief Loan Program
- Eligibility - Business physical presence in the disaster area
- Loan Amount - $20,000 to $250,000
- Interest Rate - 4.5% to 6%
- Term - Up to 7 years
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Small Business Microloan Program |
EWDD designed the Microloan Program in order to provide financing to viable Microenterprises and Small businesses that private lenders are not able to accommodate. Whether your business is a Start-Up or an existing business that would like to expand, loan funds can be used for reasonable and eligible business operation costs, including, but not limited to, inventory, equipment, working capital, and leaseholder improvements. |
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TMC Community Capital -
COVID-19 Recovery Loan Program
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We are launching this program to support California’s small businesses—especially those located in economically disadvantaged and historically under-banked areas of the state.
The loans are flexible, transparent and are designed to help businesses access the capital and advisory services they need to get through these challenging economic times.
- Loan Size: $5,000 - $50,000
- Term: 2-5 years
- Interest Rate: 4%-6%
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Upcoming L.A. SBDC Network Webinars |
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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Webinars
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Constant Contact Webinars |
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Amazon Small Business Academy Webinars |
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, center host institutions, and local or private funds. Funding is not an endorsement of any product, opinion or service. All Federal funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Special arrangements for individuals with disability will be made if requested in advance |
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