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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — County of Ventura is launching a fourth COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program

by Community Contributor • July 28, 2021 • Comments Off

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COUNTY OF VENTURA FOURTH COVID-19 BUSINESS

ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM

Program 4 Announced

Application Window:

August 19, 2021 at 8:00 am – September 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm

The County of Ventura is launching a fourth COVID-19 Business Assistance

Grant Program for business and nonprofit organizations that did NOT receive a

grant during any of the County’s previous business grant programs. Businesses

and nonprofits based in Ventura County may be eligible for a $10,000 grant.

The County Board of Supervisors has supported more than $65 million in grants

to help local businesses move forward.

Basic Eligibility Criteria:

Must have a physical location and operations in Ventura County
Must have been in business prior to 2021
Annual gross revenue must be between $25,000 and $2.5 million
Must have not received a County of Ventura COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant (prior grant recipients are not eligible to apply)
Nonprofit organization must be qualified as exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or 501(c)(19)
Must have a history of compliance with COVID-19 safety standards

Required Documents:

Photo ID
Tax Returns from 2019 or 2020
Proof of Physical Address in Ventura County (See website for a list of acceptable documents)
Signed and dated IRS Form W-9
Nonprofits must show IRS Determination Letter

Interested organizations can find more information and apply during the application window at www.VCBusinessGrants.org.

Looking for assistance on this program? Visit www.VCBusinessGrants.org or call 888.405.1004.

The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is NOT the same as the County of Ventura’s Second Business Assistance Grants Program. Each program requires a separate application and has different eligibility criteria. Learn more at the links above.

Looking for NO-COST Business Consulting Services?

The EDC SBDC call team and experienced advisors are available to answer questions and help you navigate today’s complex business environment. The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Signing up as a client takes just a few minutes and provides you with lifetime access to all of our no-cost services.

Get started today with no-cost consulting by calling our

Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159.

Resources and advising are available in English and Spanish.

Stay up-to-date on local, state and federal resources related to the pandemic by visiting our COVID-19 Business Resource page regularly CLICK HERE.