In partnership with Working Solutions CDFI, the Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) is pleased to announce the launch of the California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, which will provide grants of $2,500 to local microbusinesses significantly impacted by COVID-19.
Donor Name: Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB)
State: California
County: Sonoma County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Details:
The intent of this program is to provide relief to the hardest to reach microbusinesses and entrepreneurs.
Priority Given to:
- Microbusinesses operated or owned by a member of a group that has faced historic barriers in accessing capital, including, but not limited to, women, minorities or persons of color, veterans, undocumented individuals, and individuals living in low-wealth or rural areas on low incomes;
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Microbusinesses that suffered economic impacts or revenue losses due to COVID-19; and
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Sidewalk vendors.
Eligibility Criteria
- Verified as locally-owned and operated (physically located in Sonoma County)
- Currently active and operating;
- Open and operating prior to COVID-19 (prior to December 31, 2019);
- Currently have <5 full-time equivalent employees and had <5 full-time equivalent employees in 2019 and 2020;
- Generated <$50,000 in business revenue in 2019 (as verified by tax returns);
- The applicant is the majority owner and manager of the microbusiness;
- This business was the applicant’s primary means of income in the 2019 taxable year;
- Significant negative impacts to operations as a result of COVID-19;
For more information, visit CA Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.
