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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Ventura County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program

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COUNTY OF VENTURA FOURTH COVID-19 BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Program 4 Closes THURSDAY, September 2!
Application Window:
August 19, 2021 at 8:00 am – September 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm
The County of Ventura has launched the fourth COVID-19 Business Assistance
Grant Program for businesses 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.
Need in-person assistance?
There is free assistance available to help you scan documents and apply online.
There is no need to make an appointment!
Ray D. Prueter Library
510 Park Avenue, Port Hueneme
Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saticoy Library
1292 Los Angeles Avenue, Saticoy
Monday – Thursday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
You Must Bring:
  • Valid government-issued Photo ID
  • Taxes for 2019 and 2020
  • Proof of Physical Location (Acceptable documents may include a business license, billing invoice with the name of the business, State licenses or CA Secretary of State filings, or fictitious business name statement)
Looking for additional 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 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.
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