Not to be confused with the Ventura County grants that had to be submitted last week, the State of California has today started taking new applications for its COVID-19 Relief Grants.

The state grants are generous - between $5,000 and $25,000 depending on your annual revenues - but there is unfortunately not enough funding available to provide these grants to every business that applies. However, nearly 150 Moorpark businesses and non-profit organizations have received nearly $2,000,000 in state grants through this program.

If you previously applied for, but did not receive, a state COVID-19 Relief Grant, you are automatically moved forward into the subsequent selection process. You don't need to do anything at this time. However, if you did not previously apply, you can now apply online. Applications are due by September 30. If you aren't sure if you previously applied, or if you have any questions, please call (888) 612-4370. Call center hours are Monday-Friday, 7A-7P.

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Ventura County is currently processing Round 3 and Round 4 Business Assistance Grant applications:

Round 3 is for businesses that previously received $5,000 in either Round 1 or Round 2 of the program. With Round 3 funding, those businesses will receive a total of $10,000 in grants. The County has reached out to all eligible businesses by E-mail and telephone, but you must complete your Round 3 grant application by Sunday, September 12. If you are eligible and need assistance, please call (888) 405-1004.

The application period for Round 4 grants ended on Thursday, September 2. Ventura County received and is currently reviewing 1,452 applications from throughout the county. If you applied, please check your E-mail regularly to see if your application is approved or if it needs additional information. You may also check your application status online any time.

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