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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

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CA SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM
Round 4- Nonprofit Arts & Cultural Program
Application Window Now Open!
PLEASE NOTE: Eligible nonprofit arts and cultural institutions interested in being considered in this new program MUST complete a NEW APPLICATION at https://careliefgrant.com/arts-and-culture/ even if they have previously applied to the CA Relief Grant Program during Rounds 1 or 2. Waitlisted applications from Round 1 or 2 do not automatically roll over to Round 4.
Important Dates for Round 4
Application Opens: March 16, 2021
Application Closes: March 23, 2021
Start of Selection Notifications: TBD
Important Application Information
  • Nonprofit cultural institutions for the Arts & Cultural Program will be required to complete a new application even if they have already applied for the COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. However, applicants will not be awarded a grant if they have already received one.
  • There will be no waitlist for Round 4. Applicants will be selected for the grant or not selected. If an applicant is not selected in Round 4 but is still eligible for the CA Relief Grant, they can submit a new application in Rounds 5 or 6.
  • There is a separate call center for the Arts & Cultural Program:
  • Arts & Cultural Program (Round 4): 866.759.5320
  • CA Relief Grant (Rounds 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6): 888.612.4370
Eligibility
The Arts & Cultural program is only available for certain eligible nonprofit cultural institutions. “Eligible nonprofit cultural institution” means a registered
501(c)(3) nonprofit entity that satisfies the criteria for a qualified small business but with no limitation on annual gross revenue, and that are in one of the following North American Industry Classification System codes:
  • 453920 – Art Dealers
  • 711110 – Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters.
  • 711120 – Dance Companies.
  • 711130 – Musical Groups and Artists.
  • 711190 – Other Performing Arts Companies.
  • 711310 – Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with facilities.
  • 711320 – Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without facilities.
  • 711410 – Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
  • 711510 – Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
  • 712110 – Museums.
  • 712120 – Historical Sites.
  • 712130 – Zoos and Botanical Gardens.
  • 712190 – Nature Parks & Other Similar Institutions
Resources
  • Need help finding your NAICS code? Visit https://careliefgrant.com/arts-and-culture/to learn more about the three partners of this new program providing assistance to nonprofits.
  • California Association of Museums
  • Calnonprofits
  • Californians For The Arts
  • The Lendistry Customer Care team can be contacted by emailing careliefgrant@lendistry.com or calling:
  • Arts & Cultural Program (Round 4): 866.759.5320
  • CA Relief Grant (Rounds 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6): 888.612.4370
Please Note: The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is not the same as theSecond Business Assistance Grants Program for Ventura County. Each program requires a separate application and has different eligibility criteria. Learn more at the links above.
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