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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program application deadline is Feb. 8

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CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF
GRANT PROGRAM
ROUND 2 OPENS TOMORROW!
Round 2 Opens: February 2, 2021 at 8:00 am
Round 2 Closes: February 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Approval Notifications: February 11, 2021 – February 18, 2021
Round 2 for the CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will be opening tomorrow, February 2nd, 2021 at 8:00 am and will close February 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
Important Reminders:
  • This is NOT a first-come, first-serve application process or rolling approval process- all eligible applicants will be considered for the grant at the close of Round 2 on February 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm and not before.
  • Applicants that were waitlisted in Round 1 and completed their application do NOT need to complete an application during Round 2. Waitlisted applicants that did not finish their application during Round 1 will be required to do so during Round 2 to be considered for grant approval.
  • To apply, visit CAReliefGrant.com and find a partner by county or language. The partner you choose does not impact your eligibility or the consideration of your application. Apply only once to one partner to ensure the reviewal of your application is not delayed. Please make note of which partner you choose to apply through for future reference.
Resources:
  • Join the EDC’s next COVID-19 Business Resources- EIDL, PPP, UI and Grants free webinar on Friday, February 5th at 12:00 pm.This webinar series is held on alternating Wednesdays and Fridays to provide up-to-date information on all currently available COVID-19 business resources. This is an excellent opportunity to hear about new changes and to have your questions answered. Register early! Space is limited. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • The CAReliefGrant.com website has numerous guides to review before applying.
  • For detailed information on the application process with step-by-step instructions please review the CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Application guides at CAReliefGrant.com. Scroll down on the homepage to view the “All Businesses Application Guide” or the “Non-Profit Application Guide.”
  • Review Frequently Asked Questions, Application Tips and instructional Videos On-Demand.
  • EDC SBDC Financial Advisors are available to answer questions and help you prepare for Round 2. 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 lifetime access to all of our no-cost services. Get started today with our no-cost consulting by calling 805.409.9159 (ENGLISH) or 805.309.5874 (SPANISH). Visit our resource page for list of current COVID-19 related assistance available. CLICK HERE
  • Lendistry’s Customer Care Team can be reached at 888.612.4370 or by emailing CAReliefGrant@Lendistry.com. Lendistry’s call hours are Tuesday – Friday 7:00 am – 11:00 pm and Saturday 1:00 am – 12:00 pm PST.