Resources for All Businesses
- “New” Restaurant Revitalization Fund – Accepting applications now 5/3/21
- Center for Cultural Innovation Investing in Artists Fund* – The Investing in Artists 2021 application period will open on July 1 and close on August 16, 2021
- COVID-19 Business Center from Alice
- Disaster Relief Loan Fund from the California Governor’s Office*
- Expanded eligibility and flexibility on loans from KIVA*
- Federal Resources for Small Businesses
- GoFundMe.org Small Business Relief Fund*
- Guidance and Response Plans
- ICA Fund Good Jobs Rapid Response Liquidity Fund*
- More resources from the California Association for Micro Enterprise (CAMEO)
- Opportunity Fund Small Business Relief Fund*
- Other Salesforce Resources for Small Business
- Paid Leave Information from California Employment Development Department (EDD)
- SBA Disaster Assistance Loans*
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation Small Business Relief Fund*
- Square Capital*
- Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund*
- Wefunder Disaster Loans*
- Womply Stimulus 2021*
*Funding-related
Resources for Businesses in Contra Costa County
- Contra Costa County Micro-Enterprise Relief Fund 2nd Round Application: Coming Soon!
Resources for East Bay Businesses
Resources for Businesses in Santa Clara County
- BusinessOwnerSpace.com is a City of San Jose-led team of more than 30 programs which help small businesses. Partners offer free or low-cost mentoring, classes, and other support on many topics including access to capital, business planning, marketing, and legal issues.
- Daily updates from the City of San Jose
- Guidelines for businesses and more from the Santa Clara County Dept. of Public Health
Resources for San Francisco Businesses
- Arts Loan Fund COVID-19 Emergency Loans* – Accepting applications now
- Deferred Taxes and Licensing Fees
- SF Assistance Guide for Impacted Businesses and Workers
- Small Business Resiliency Fund* – Accepting applications
- Yerba Buena Only – Small Business Grants*
*Funding-related
Resources for Businesses in Santa Mateo County
- The County of San Mateo in partnership with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and San Mateo County Economic Development Association will provide grants up to $2,500 for technology, 1:1 technical assistance including e-commerce website development, content marketing, SEO, and social media marketing training to qualifying entrepreneurs and small business owners within San Mateo County.
Business Tools/Other Resources
- Cash Runway Scenario Planning Tool – Beta tool from Loom to help business owners look at different scenarios on how COVID-19 will impact their business, particularly with cash flow.
- Disaster Relief for Undocumented Individuals
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for gig workers and self employed individuals
- Relief Fund for Undocumented Workers*
- Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation Resources – Articles for Restaurant Workers
*Funding-related