The City of San Fernando proudly announces the launch of the Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP), a new initiative designed to help local businesses.
Donor Name: City of San Fernando
State: California
City: San Fernando
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/21/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This program offers grant funding of up to $10,000 to support the vibrant small business community in the City. Eligible businesses can utilize these funds to enhance both the exterior and interior improvements. Potential improvements include the installation of anti-graffiti coating and graffiti-resistant window covering, creation of eye-catching vertical landscape (green wall), upgrading of signage and paint, and other architectural features contributing to the City’s aesthetic and economic vitality.
Uses of grants funds
Grant funds are earmarked for various improvements including, but not limited to:
- Anti-graffiti coating and graffiti-resistant window covering
- Exterior vertical landscape (green wall)
- Signage
- Paint
- Exterior architectural details (e.g., replacing existing security gate with alternatives, architectural appropriate window bars)
Eligible Types
Businesses eligible to apply for the SBAP include:
- Restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, cafés, gastropubs, etc.
- Salons, barbers, and other grooming businesses
- Gyms, day spas, and fitness studios
- Retail and Commercial stores
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the SBAP, a business must meet the following criteria:
- Located in a commercial or mixed-used property in the City, with priority for businesses in the San Fernando Mall area that are adjacent to public parking lots and other businesses with a high incidence of graffiti.
- Operating for a minimum of 3 years, or have a minimum of a 2-year lease or mortgage on the commercial property where the business is located and operated.
- Has an active business license in the City
- Employs 50 or fewer individuals
- Has not received grant from the City
Ineligible Businesses
Certain types of businesses are not eligible for the SBAP, including but not limited to:
- National chains not locally franchised
- Massage parlors, bars that only serve alcohol, bail bond services, etc.
- Non-profit organizations
- Real estate salespersons
- Businesses engaged in illegal activities
For more information, visit City of San Fernando.
