The Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant (MBCRG) Program is funded through the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). Sierra SBDC is administering this grant to microbusinesses in Sierra, Plumas, Lassen, and Modoc Counties at $2500 each.
Donor Name: Sierra Small Business Development Center
State: California
Counties: Sierra County (CA), Plumas County (CA), Lassen County (CA), Modoc County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/30/2022
Grant Size: $2,500
Details:
The intent of the funding from Cal OSBA is to provide relief to the hardest to reach microbusinesses and entrepreneurs. The county will implement an outreach and marketing plan 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, individuals with limited English proficiency, and business owners located in low-wealth and rural, communities.
Eligible businesses can apply to receive a $2,500 grant from the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program offered through the Sierra Small Business Development Center at Sierra Business Council.
Funding Information
CalOSBA allocated a certain amount of funding per county available for grants. Grants are $2,500 each.
- Sierra County: $2,500
- Plumas County: $22,500
- Lassen County: $32,500
- Modoc County: $10,000
Eligibility Criteria
You can qualify to apply if you meet these criteria:
- Located in Sierra, Plumas, Lassen, or Modoc County
- Been in business since December 2019
- Made less than $50,000 gross revenue in 2019
- This business is your primary source of income
- Significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Currently in business or plan to reopen
- Have less than 5 full-time equivalent employees
- Did not receive a CA Relief Grant through Lendistry
For more information, visit Sierra Small Business Development Center.
