Financial Resources
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- IBank: Small Business Disaster Relief Loans are available through California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank or IBank. These loans are only available to those that did not receive a PPP or EIDL loan from the SBA. This disaster program provides guarantees for loans of up to $50,000 for small business borrowers and nonprofits, with low interest rates and 7-year terms. Apply directly with local lenders including California Capital Financial Development Corporation
- SBA Emergency Loans: Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), guidance for businesses and employers, government contracting, and local assistance information is available from the US Small Business Administration.
- Payment Protection Program: SBA is currently offering PPP loans until March 31, 2021.
Federal Assistance
- Paycheck Protection Program
- The PPP ending on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.
- SBA Loans
- SBA Debt Relief for 7a, 504 and microloans
- Economic Disaster Loan Program: Live agents are available to guide you through the process at 1-800-659-2955.
- Existing Disaster Loans
- SBA Express Bridge
- Targeted EIDL Advance Loans
- SBDC COVID-19 Toolkit
Guides to loan form applications, SBDC/SBA resources, FAQ. - U.S. Department of Education and Federal Student Aid
FAQ on student loan debt relief - SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund
- SBA Shuttered Venues Operators Grant
State of California Assistance
- California COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act
The Act extends eviction protections to COVID-19 impacted tenants and establishes the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. - California Rebuilding Fund
The California Rebuilding Fund is a loan program to support California’s small businesses. Those who employed 50 or less full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) and had gross revenues of less than $2.5 million or below in 2019 are eligible to apply. - California Disaster Relief Guarantee Program
$50 million in state funding, providing potential capital for individuals who do not qualify for federal funds, via iBank. Qualifying small business may directly apply with lenders. español aquí - California Relief Grant Program
Funding Round 6 will open from April 28 through May 4, 2021. Eligible applicants include current waitlisted small businesses and/or nonprofits not selected in Rounds 1-5, as well as new applicants that meet eligibility criteria. Applicants not selected to receive a grant in Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 5 do not need to re-apply and will be automatically moved into Round 6. New applicants will need to apply on this website.
Other Publicly Funded Financial Resources
- Donate4Sacramento
Public, private, labor and nonprofit leaders throughout the Sacramento region have joined forces to raise both awareness of what we as a community are confronting and resources that will be dedicated to help vulnerable populations and small businesses. - City of Elk Grove | Small Business Permit Assistance Program
The Small Business Permit Assistance Program was established to assist small businesses with the costs of obtaining City planning and/or building permits and approvals required to construct or retrofit commercial space. The program will provide financial assistance in the form of grants up to $10,000 for small businesses with less than 20 employees and revenues under $3 million dollars.The program is being finalized and applications will be accepted soon. Follow www.investelkgrove.org for more information as it becomes available. Contact or (916) 627-3338 for assistance with your business startup or expansion project.
Privately Funded Financial Resources
- Capital Region Small Business Development Center
Resources and toolkits available online for business owners and operators