We do not participate in the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) PROGRAM nor the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), please visit SBA’s Local Assistance Directory to locate the lender nearest you.
Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County has compiled helpful information for Lenders, Business Owners and Employees looking for information related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
For the latest health information, please visit the California Department of Public Health.
The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small manufacturers impacted by COVID-19.
Resources for Employers and Workers can be found at the California Department of Labor and Workforce Coronavirus Resources website.
A $500 million COVID Relief Grant administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) for small businesses that have been impacted by COVID and the health and safety restrictions.
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF), which provides emergency assistance for qualifying businesses impacted by the pandemic.
The Main Street Small Business Tax Credit provides for tentative small business hiring credit for small business owners impacted by COVID-19.
The California Grants Portal (a project by the California State Library) is your one destination to find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies.
The Jewish Free Loan Association of Los Angeles offers interest-free small business loans up to $36,000 for eligible business owners in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Resources for small businesses are available through the Office of the Small Business Advocate. OSBA has a network of small business centers throughout the state to offer consulting, training and access to capital.
IBank has issued a Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program loan guarantees up to 95 percent of the loan. Businesses can apply directly thru the Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County. The program is designed to help small business borrowers who were impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) by providing loan guarantees of up to $1 million for small business borrowers in declared disaster areas.
California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) is a loan loss reserve program provided by the California State Treasurer’s Office which may provide up to 100% coverage on losses as a result of certain loan defaults.
Learn about special tax relief available from the Franchise Tax Board to California taxpayers affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
In 2021, the County of LA, in partnership with LISC LA, deployed new rounds under the Fund: Keep Our Shops On The Block: Personal Care And Retail Recovery Grant.
Health care professionals with an active license, public health professionals, medical retirees, medical and nursing students, or members of medical disaster response teams are being asked to join the newly formed California Health Corps.
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration has the authority to assist individuals and businesses impacted by complying with a state or local public health official’s imposition or recommendation of social distancing measures related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This assistance includes granting extensions for filing returns and making payments, relief from interest and penalties, and filing a claim for refund.
The California Rebuilding Fund is funded with support from IBank and initial private funders including Wells Fargo, First Republic Bank, the Grove Foundation, Kapor Center, the Panta Rhea Foundation and generous individual donors.
Small Business Administration provides Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). Find which areas the disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available by checking the Disaster Field Operations Center – West.
The Employment Development Department provides a variety of support services to individuals affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.
The Open for Business Hub lists technology companies that are helping small businesses by enabling remote work throughout this period.
If you've lost your job due to COVID-19, a new state-wide website may be able to help. Visit OnwardCA to see if you can be matched with a job that's right for you.
The County of Los Angeles, in partnership with LISC LA, is deploying new rounds under the Fund: Keep Our Shops On The Block: Personal Care And Retail Recovery Grant.
The League of California Cities website provides coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for cities.
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where the social media platform operates.
Funded by corporate and philanthropic partners, the Save Small Business Fund is a collective effort to provide $5,000 grants to as many small employers as they can.
Export-Import Bank Of The United States is announcing relief provisions for exporters and financial institutions located throughout the U.S. that may have been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) provides small business assistance and grants to small businesses facing immediate financial pressure.
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have created a $1,000,000 Small Business Relief Fund to bring financial assistance to 50 small businesses.
Kiva lenders have shown their commitment to providing financial assistance to all by making 0% interest loans to entrepreneurs in the U.S. on Kiva.org for the last 10 years.
Eater provides a list of relief funds for Restaurants, Bars, and Food Service Workers.
Additional Resources
CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Public Heath Emergency 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease
Forbes has prepared a list of banks offering relief to customers.
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Map
U.S. Travel Association Resource Page
Veterans Affair Coronavirus FAQ
